The Nutcracker at New National Theatre, Tokyo

The National Ballet of Japan presents its colorful and heartwarming production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Will Tuckett with designs by Colin Richmond. The staging features a magical Christmas tree that grows before the audience's eyes and a vibrant, pop-inspired Kingdom of Sweets. Across 18 performances, 7 pairs of leading dancers will perform, with Act II set to Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies including the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Reed Flutes.