Indeed, many moments in “The Nutcracker” are potentially confusing and sometimes even upsetting to young children: the Christmas tree growing tall, Clara’s sorrow over her broken nutcracker doll, ...

The Sugar Plum Fairy includes 19 layers of tulle in its tutu and is just one of 240 costumes involved in The Nutcracker – 187 ...

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) When tackling well-known works like “The Nutcracker,” ballet companies are challenged with not reinventing the wheel.

Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century. Most often depicted as toy soldiers, they became gifts and symbols of good ...

Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic 'The Nutcracker' An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown ...

One of the best things about these DIY nutcrackers is that they are completely customizable—you can personalize everything ...