Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet in two acts, which delights and captivates with its spectacle. Initially, the production of the ballet, based on the famous tale by Hoffman, was handled by Marius Petipa. Due to health issues, the renowned choreographer had to pass the work to Lev Ivanov. What came of it, the audience will judge. Ballet is a fairy-tale art, and therefore it presents the audience with fairy-tale heroes. A little girl named Marie Stahlbaum receives a nutcracker doll from her uncle for Christmas. On Christmas night, the Nutcracker suddenly comes to life, and together with Marie, he enters into battle with the mouse army. After winning, the selfless heroes find themselves in the doll kingdom, where the girl becomes a real princess. The production clearly reveals the theme of good and evil, which was initiated in "Swan Lake" and continued in "Sleeping Beauty." Brilliant choreography, precision in execution, colorful decorations and costumes - all of this is the Christmas story of "The Nutcracker," which enjoys immense popularity among the discerning audience of the Mikhailovsky Theatre. For more performances in St. Petersburg, visit our website in the theater section.