More than two decades before Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster, the Mattel doll appeared in this charming animated adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet.

In Brooklyn, though, “The Nutcracker” is ever-evolving. Two different versions are opening Dec. 12: the Brooklyn Ballet’s “The Brooklyn Nutcracker” and the ...

“The Brooklyn Nutcracker” is set in modern Brooklyn and is woven through with local culture and traditions.

Dreams are brought to life annually at Milwaukee’s Marcus Center when the Milwaukee Ballet is in the building each December. But their popular “Nutcracker” is now dreamier than ev… ...

From Denver to Boulder to Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen and Grand Junction, there’s a “Nutcracker” for everyone this holiday season.