Question
Answer these questions about productions of Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. For 10 points each:
[10m] The most famous stage version of The Nutcracker in the U.S. may be the one put on by New York City Ballet, usually called this Georgian American choreographer's "version" of the Nutcracker. First appearing in 1954, it is still performed annually using this choreographer's original staging.
ANSWER: George Balanchine
[10h] Although the Balanchine version is the most famous stage production of The Nutcracker, the most famous televised version is a 1977 filmed version of this Russian American choreographer's production, where he cast himself in the title role.
ANSWER: Mikhail Baryshnikov [Mikhail Nikolayevich Baryshnikov]
[10e] The Baryshnikov Nutcracker is notable for expanding the character of Clara's Uncle Drosselmeyer by eliminating this role typically given to the principal female dancer.
ANSWER: The Sugar Plum Fairy [prompt on fairy]
<Elizabeth Cowan , Art - Other - Audiovisual - Ballet/Dance/Musical Theater>
Summary
| 2023 NASAT | 06/17/2023 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Data
| Missouri A | Virginia | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |