The Nutcracker

Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.

Top Cast

June LockhartSelf - Host

Bonnie BedeliaClara

George BalanchineDrosselmeyer

Kenneth PetersenThe Mouse King

Diana AdamsSugar Plum Fairy

Allegra KentDewdrop

Judith GreenMarzipan Shepherdess

Arthur MitchellCoffee