The Nutcracker (Playhouse 90)
The Nutcracker was a special Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Ballanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving. It was broadcast on December 25, 1958.
"The Nutcracker" | |
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Playhouse 90 episode | |
Candy canes dancing in hula hoops in The Nutcracker | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 12 |
Directed by | Ralph Nelson |
Produced by | John Houseman |
Original air date | December 4, 1958 |
Running time | 1:30 |
Guest appearance(s) | |
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Cast
The cast included the following:[1][2]
- June Lockhart as narrator
- Diana Adams as Sugar Plum Fairy
- Allegra Kent as Dewdrop
- Judith Green as Marzipan Sheperdess
- Arthur Mitchell as Coffee
- Roy Tobias as Chocolate
- Barbara Walczak as Chocolate
- Kenneth Peterson as Mouse King
- Deni Lamont as Tea
- Edward Villella as Candy Cane
- Una Kai as Frau Silberhaus
- Roland Vazquez as Dr. Silberhaus
- Shaun O'Brien as Party Guest
- Bern Bennett as Announcer
- Debbie Paine as Clara
- Robert Maiorano as Her Prince
Production
The program aired on December 25, 1958, on the CBS television series Playhouse 90. John Houseman was the producer and Ralph Nelson the director. George Ballanchine was the choreographer, and Robert Irving conducted the New York City Ballet Orchestra. E.T.A. Hoffman wrote the television adaptation based on the original narration by Leo Lerman.[1][2]
References
- "Playhouse 90: The Nutcracker". The Paley Center for Media. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- "Playhouse 90, Season 3". The Classic TV Archive. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
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