Please tell me the history of The Nutcracker.
user
The ballet “The Nutcracker” was originally staged by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in 1892, and was a surprise hit with the Russian audiences.  The composer of the original score was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
assistant
Does The Nutcracker have the Christmas setting only?.
user
The story is generally set at Christmas, with a bit of Christmas related action, but the music and scenery does not carry a strong Christmas feel.  There is a night scene, a snow scene, a Christmas tree, and of course a snowy winter wonderland.
assistant
Please tell me the history of The Nutcracker.
user
The ballet “The Nutcracker” was originally staged by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in 1892, and was a surprise hit with the Russian audiences.  The composer of the original score was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
assistant
Does The Nutcracker have the Christmas setting only?.
user
It premiered on December 18th, and the libretto was a story of the season, but the characters are of no particular holiday.  There is a traditional Christmas tree in the back, but the “Christmas” setting is not a significant part of the story.
assistant
Please tell me the history of The Nutcracker.