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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Tennessee Theatre in KnoxvilleTue, Dec 22, 2026 · 08:00 PM
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is a Arts & Theatre / Dance / Dance event at Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville.
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Tchaikovsky's two-act classical ballet The Nutcracker premiered in 1892 and has become a beloved holiday tradition. The story follows a young girl's journey into a magical world on Christmas Eve.
Since its debut at the Mariinsky Theatre, the ballet has been performed by countless companies worldwide. Its score, featuring the celesta, is one of the composer's most famous works.
This production in Knoxville brings the timeless tale to life, offering audiences a chance to enjoy the beauty of live classical ballet.
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What makes the score of The Nutcracker unique?
The score is noted for its use of the celesta, an instrument Tchaikovsky employed to create a magical sound.
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, is an 1892 two-act classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, set on Christmas Eve at the foot of a Christmas tree in a child's imagination featuring a Nutcracker doll.
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- Tue, Dec 22, 2026