The Nutcracker 56 years old

This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!

Credits

The Nutcracker Cast

Name	Character
Alexander Grant He was 43, 86 years old when he died	as Arab Dance
Rudolf Nureyev He was 29, 54 years old when he died	as Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
Ann Howard	as Arab Dance

The Nutcracker Crew

Name	Department
Rudolf Nureyev as Choreographer. He was 29 (54) years old when He died	Crew
Rudolf Nureyev as Producer. He was 29 (54) years old when He died	Production
Graham Haines as Sound.	Sound