1976
“Christmas in America wouldn’t be quite the same without The Nutcracker ballet. Along with steamy breath, crowded shops, mistletoe and ho-ho-ho, this entrancing fantasy about an ugly little doll who is transformed into a brave and handsome prince has become a staple of the holiday festivities,” said Newsweek, describing the evolution of the worldrenowned show as it made its annual return to stages nationwide. After outcries against systemic discrimination, many ballet companies are modifying their productions to be more diverse and to erase acts of cultural insensitivity.