Mark Morris used G.I. Joe in his modern version of this work, and Matthew Bourne set this work in an orphanage.
Mark Morris used G.I. Joe in his modern version of this work, and Matthew Bourne set this work in an orphanage. This work's second act begins with a series of character dances, including ones for the clowns who begin in Mother Ginger's skirt. The first act ends with the Waltz of the Snowflakes. The version of this work that became popular in America was by George Balanchine [bah-lahn-sheen], who played Drosselmeyer. Part of this work takes place in the Land of Sweets, which is headed by the Sugar Plum Fairy. Identify this work named for Clara's Christmas present, a ballet by Tchaikovsky.
Mark Morris used G.I. Joe in his modern version of this work, and Matthew Bourne set this work in an orphanage.
The Nutcracker Suite