The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago.

"The Nutcracker" we all know and love is vastly different from the original story line, which was much more sinister than the kid-friendly adaptation of today.

At dance companies around the world, ‘Nutcracker’ season is in full swing. Clémence Michallon speaks to dancers and critics about the show that has become a staple across countries and ...

Similar to how a nutcracker's mouth cracks nuts, the Beercracker's mouth cracks brewskis. Its blue top hat, featuring part of the brand's logo, is removable and doubles as an opener as well.

He said “The Brooklyn Nutcracker” is “the most diverse, the most innovative Nutcracker I’ve ever been in.” It’s an ode to Brooklyn, he said, something any longtime resident will recognize and ...

‘One-Man Nutcracker’ in Philly: After 5 years, the ballet spoof has gotten serious about dance Chris Davis has turned his holiday comedy into a personal ballet journey.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker stage show comes to Disney+, bringing a remix of the classic ballet that incorporates a history of hip hop dance along with a new storyline.

Miller Lite Is Selling a ‘Beercracker’ Nutcracker That Opens Your Bottles and Cans for the Holidays The new festive product is inspired by classic holiday nutcrackers ...

It's functional, too! There are two beer openers: one in the mouth like a classic nutcracker and another in the removable hat.

Sequence 3: Clara and The Nutcracker In pairs, taking turns to be Clara or The Nutcracker. When Clara lifts The Nutcracker’s arm he opens his mouth wide and whenshe lowers his arm he shuts it again.