The Magic Endures: 50 Years of the Nutcracker

It is unlikely for a theatrical production to run for 50 years. Broadway’s longest-running show, at 35 years, was The Phantom of the Opera, an overnight success and cultural phenomenon. For a ballet like The Nutcracker, whose opening reviews at its 1892 St. Petersburg premiere included such scathing criticism as, “It’s a pity that so much good music is wasted on such nonsense,” to enjoy its 50^th anniversary in Flint is remarkable. More remarkable still is how rare a gem FIM’s production is, thanks to its deep roots and community connections.

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