‘The Nutcracker’ gets a makeover

The World

One sure sign we’re nearing the Christmas holidays is when “The Nutcracker” comes to town.  The ballet first debuted in Russia in 1892. But this year, the performance by many American theater companies will look different. The World’s Carol Hills talks with Mikko Nissinen with the Boston Ballet about what changes have been made.

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