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 Billed Cast
June Lockhart
Self - Host
Bonnie Bedelia
Clara
George Balanchine
Drosselmeyer
Kenneth Petersen
The Mouse King
Diana Adams
Sugar Plum Fairy
Featured Crew
Ralph Nelson
Director
Leo Lerman
Writer
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Original Story
John Houseman
Producer
Jack Landau
Producer
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Music
Ken Krausgill
Set Decoration
Barbara Karinska
Costume Design
Leslie Renfield
Costume Design
George Balanchine
Choreographer
Robert Irving
Conductor