The Nutcracker (Mariinsky Theatre)

The premiere The Nutcracker took place at the Mariinsky Theater of Russia in 1892. Now in the 21st century, Mikhail Shemiakin, Russian émigré and world-renowned avant-garde artist and sculptor has reinterpreted the historical ballet. Known as "the sophisticated and witty Nutcracker," Mikhail Shemiakin's version is an unconventional production that turns tradition on its head.