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Productions of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet vary from traditional to quirky. See top productions in New York, Boston, Seattle, Houston, and San Francisco.

It could hardly be Christmas without a performance of The Nutcracker. Here is a closer look at Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet.

It's that time of the year when visions of sugarplums dance before audiences in this classic ballet. Enhance this story with activities children will enjoy!

Every holiday season, both the young and young at heart flock to see one of the world's most famous ballets: The Nutcracker.

Barbie in the Nutcracker is a story about a girl who does not give up, but finds the courage to help those in need and because of this bravery she saves a kingdom.

If you need a good dose of the Sugar Plum Fairy, here's where you can find performances of the Nutcracker in the Twin Cities.

There are times when The Nutcracker Ballet feels a tad stale and redundant. Throughout the country, however, dance troupes are spicing up this holiday classic.

For centuries, both children and adults have loved these wooden toys carved like a "misshaped little man" (1) in whose teeth the nutshell opens to reveal its hidden gift.

The Hard Nut ballet, by the Mark Morris Dance Group, utilizes the music of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and E.T.A. Hoffmann's original story Nutcracker and Mouse King.

It's that time of the year again. Cuddle up with those you love at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto, Ontario to see the spectacle of of dancers, music and imagination.

The Nutcracker Suite is a favorite holiday ballet. The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the twenty year anniversary of their performance of this delightful fantasy in Chicago.

The Nutcracker is a holiday fantasy story, told with motion and music. Ballerinas, dancing toys, warring mice and Victorian costuming choreographed by Michael PInk.

Paintings by G7 artists Tom Thomson, Franklin Carmichael, and L.L.Fitzgerald, inspire Ballet Jörgen, says Tara Butler, a dancer playing Snow Queen and Schoolteacher.

Nickelodeon's Wonder Pets is a cute little Flash animated series, but is strictly for little kids. 8/10.

Matthew Bourne has bravely taken on this classic Christmas ballet and branded it with his own distinctive mark. But how does it compare to the original?

Ballet Jörgen's leading lady on challenges and thrills of the dance from changing choreography to working with one of theatre's busiest costume and set designers.

From Chipmunks to Trilliums, The G7 Nutcracker is entirely different. Though Tchaikovsky's song remains the same, Canada's Climate does not.

Ballet Jörgen's Tara Butler exudes theatre in ballet through her many roles from Cinderella and The SPF, to her fave role as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.

Visions of sugarplums and Christmas magic at historic Chicago landmark store. The Nutcracker Suite celebrates the Joffrey Ballet and childhood fantasy.

The Nutcracker ballet, Dickens' Christmas Carol, Christmas tree lightings and many other events make The City by the Golden Gate sparkle brightly as anyplace in the USA.

This is the best of the best theater shows of the winter and fall. From Bill Cosby to Disney's The Lion King, check out what's going on in your local theater.

Family-friendly holiday plays are fun and often inexpensive traditions. These shows are so common, and so beloved, that cities and towns everywhere will have them.

The American Crow is known for feasting on garbage, carrion, crops, and livestock, but these intelligent birds eat pests, clean up road kill, and raise big families.

Some birds can hide thousands of seeds and go right to them five or six months later. This is important because their survival may depend on finding the seeds again.

New Group of Seven Nutcracker's Snow Queen reprises former starring roles, Anastasia and Juliet while Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen weathers Sagging Ecomony.

The Boston Ballet presents its Night of Stars, precursor to the six ballets of its 2008-2009 Season.

It's never too early to begin introducing children to Western Art music and several composers have created pieces with a younger audience's tastes expressly in mind.

Going to an ice show is always a thrill. Here are some ideas to help you enjoy special skating performances to their fullest.

California's LA Ballet brings "New Beginnings" into their spring repertoire at venues across Los Angeles.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is festive during the Christmas holidays, with a parade, decorated parks and live performing arts, music, theatre and ballet delighting the family.

Looking for some winter fun? Bundle up and check out these great indoor and outdoor activities in Minnesota.

Brief biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky famous for ballets, symphonies, concerti, and operas.

Christmastime is festive and bright in the chic ski town of Aspen, Colorado. Visitors and locals alike look forward to a handful of wonderful tried-and-true traditions.

Here's a guide to some of the most popular holiday festivities in the Twin Cities.

The Town Square of Woodstock is surrounded by cobblestone streets and upscale boutiques, decorated in old fashioned Victorian style, offers Christmas entertainment.

Delight little ones this holiday season with a whimsical Christmas themed gift. There are many fun and festive seasonal toys out there to choose from.

San Francisco's 2008 holiday season promises more excitement and dazzle than ever. The mix of annual events plus new offerings insures enjoyment for everyone.

For Christmas, give your child a fun and engaging story book or add to their collection of classic holiday tales.

Find kids Christmas coloring pages; free printables make inexpensive indoor activities for children. This article includes links to Disney Christmas coloring pages.

Check out this long list of great family activities celebrating Christmastime in York County, PA.

Modest Mussorgsky composed the Pictures at an Exhibition after viewing a show of works by Victor Hartmann sponsored by the St.Petersburg Architectural Association

Barbie Celebrates 50 Years tells of her creation, controversy over body image, becoming a cultural icon and fashion leader.

Christmas in London is buzzing. Events include carols at Trafalgar Square, mulled wine and music in Covent Garden, The Snowman and Christmas dinner on the River Thames.

Ottawa is abound with Christmas lights, tours, concerts, markets, open houses and outdoor activities for all ages.

Your guide to Oslo events in December, from Norwegian Christmas markets, Nordic Christmas music and theater, to the Nobel Peace Center.

Tiffany Hines, who next stars in the feature film "Perfect Combination," took a few moments out of her day for a phone interview on June 22.

Although Halloween is celebrated in many different countries, it's celebrated with different types of foods. But the mystery and fears about Halloween are the same.

The Los Angeles Ballet enters into their second season "Fusing Global Masterpieces with Local Flair".

Opened in 1900 in the center of Bavaria's capital city, the Munich Marionette Theater is the oldest dedicated puppet theater in the world and is still going strong.

Portland has so many fun, festive holiday activities for kids and families. This planning guide includes light tours, holiday concerts, and theater shows.