The magic spell of "Nutcracker" begins after the lights go down and before the curtain rises. From the orchestra pit come the delicate strains of Tchaikovsky's overture, a deliciously playful ...

But "Nutcracker" has prevailed, thanks largely to the glorious music and to productions that offer diverse takes on the story -- some, including Bejart's, controversial -- while keeping thousands ...

It was nuts to tradition at Lincoln Center last night, when the perennial holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” began its annual run with an empty orchestra pit. The Sugar Plum Fairy, Mothe… ...

The Week in Review ** Kevin Space, The Music Box, Camelot for Children Christmas Spectacular, ‘The Nutcracker’ by Repertory Dance Theatre, ‘The Nutcracker’ by Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.