This delightful adaptation of the timeless holiday ballet features eightsongs, dances and a script that are created especially for the young pe rformer. This production will provide an opportunity for young people everywhere to experience the magical kingdom of the NUTCRACKER firsthand. The curtain opens on a Christmas Eve party at the home of Fritz and Marie. The gift of a tiny nutcracker from their Godfather causes a bit of a family disturbance but it is that very gift that starts us on our magical journey to the land of “sweet” dreams. At the stroke of midnight, the Nutcracker is transformed. He leads his army in a victoriousencounter with the evil Mouse King after which he escorts Marie on an e nchanted journey to Candy Meadow, Cookie County and the Kingdom of Sweets. They meet all sorts of interesting people on their travels: a Sugar Plum Fairy, the Russian Bakers, the Candy Flutes, Chinese Tea Dancers, beautiful Arabian Dancers and wonderful Waltzing Flowers. Let the dialogueand eight delightful songs whisk you away on this marvelous journey wit h Marie and the Nutcracker.

Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer'sEdition 5-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Video. Performance Time: 4 0 minutes. For Grades 3-8.

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Publisher	Hal Leonard
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Pages	48
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Category	Classroom
SubCategory1	Musicals
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Medium	Softcover
ISBN13	073999731842
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Dimensions	304x228