The book was first published in 1816. The Ballet first premiered on December 18, 1892.
1816: E. T. A. Hoffman published his book "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King". This work was a morbid story never intended for children which intended to show the depraved and desperate side of mankind.
March 1892: Tchaikovsky premiered the music for The Nutcracker Ballet Suite before was ballet was even produced. This eight-part concert version of the ballet music was a success. At least six times, the audience demanded immediate encores of specific music selections. Because of the Suite's instant success, the score was published even before the ballet premiered. (reference: The History of the Nutcracker)
December 18, 1892: Nutcracker World Premiere was at the Maryinsky Theater in St Petersbury, Russia with choreography by Petipa/Ivanov, music by Tchaikovsky and decor by Botcharov.. Sugar Plum Fairy: Antoinette dell'era, Prince: Paul Gerdt
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The Nutcracker! :D That one's the most well-known...I'm not sure if there are any other famous Christmas ballet's though. Hope that helps. :)
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hi It Tells the popular story of the nutcracker through dance, mostly ballet.
The original Nutcracker play was ballet.