The document discusses The Nutcracker ballet performed by New York City Ballet. It summarizes that the NYC Ballet performance mimics the original presentation and is a quintessential artistic icon of New York's Christmas season. The grand scale performance combines dance, music, acting and set design in a way that is relatable to audiences of all ages.

1. The Nutcracker
New York City Ballet

2. What it represents
• 1954 NYC Ballet- The
Nutcracker
• Mimics original presentation
• Quintessential performance

3. The Nutcracker
• Artistic icon of New York’s Christmas season
through:
Mimics the Original Grand Scale
Production Performance
Combination of
Relatable to All Ages
Artistic Fields
Corny display is intellectual
property of John Boy

4. Grand Scale Performance
•Big and glorious
•Gives life to New
York’s Christmas

5. Grand Scale Performance

6. Grand Scale Performance
•Does art that
shows off seem
familiar?

7. Grand Scale Performance

8. Grand Scale Performance

9. Combination of Artistic Fields
• Dance, and acting
• Music
• Set design

10. Combination of Artistic Fields
• Dancing and acting

11. Combination of Artistic Fields
• Music- Powerful and professional

12. Combination of Artistic Fields
• Set design and layout

13. Appeals to all ages
•Light-hearted plot vs.
Serious music and
dance

14. Icon of Christmas
• Final product is perfect for families at Christmas