The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Experience the Original Tale Behind the World's Most Beloved Christmas Ballet! Before Tchaikovsky composed his magical score, there was E. T. A. Hoffmann's enchanting, slightly darker, and wonderfully complex tale: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Join young Marie Stahlbaum as her simple Christmas Eve transforms into a thrilling, sometimes terrifying, adventure. When her new toy nutcracker comes to life, she is swept into a secret war against the evil Mouse King and his seven-headed army. If you love Christmas, fantasy, and the enduring power of classic children's literature, click "Buy Now" and let the adventure begin!