 Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky Production conceived, directed and choreographed by Mikhail Baryshnikov Choreography for "Waltz of the Snowflakes" by Vasily Vainonen Scenery by Boris Aronson Costumes by Frank Thompson Lighting by Jennifer Tipton World Premiere: (of original production) Imperial Ballet, Maryinsky Theatre, 12/18/1892 Original Cast: Antoinietta dell'Era, Pavel Gerdt, Nicolai Legat, Olga Preobrajenskaya ABT Premiere: (of Baryshnikov production) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 12/21/76 Cast: Marianna Tcherkassky (Clara), Mikhail Baryshnikov (Nutcracker-Prince), Alexander Minz (Drosselmeyer), Warren Conover (Fritz), Gayle Young (Mr. Stahlbaum), Sallie Wilson (Mrs. Stahlbaum), Marcos Paredes (King of Mice) |