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#NutcrackerNumbers by New Year's Day 2024, we will have completed 50 performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® this season. Thanks to all who joined in the magic in person or from afar. We hope to see you next year for the 70th anniversary of the production.

#NutcrackerNumbers The lead Candy Cane in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® (danced here by Corps de Ballet Member Cainan Weber) executes 12 consecutive turning jumps through a hoop during the thrilling divertissement.

#NutcrackerNumbers The first production of The Nutcracker premiered 131 years ago, on December 17, 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov on the Imperial Ballet. Don't these Snow Maidens' headpieces resemble our dancers' handheld pompons?

#NutcrackerNumbers The colossal Christmas tree in NYCB's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® weighs 1 ton. The tree will grace the stage for just over a week before returning to the depths of our theater for safekeeping for next year's 70th Nutcracker anniversary.

#NutcrackerNumbers There are 3 dancing solos in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, performed by the Toy Soldier, Sugarplum Fairy, and Coffee (and while Dewdrop dances alone, she is surrounded by 14 dancing flowers for the duration of her divertissement).

#NutcrackerNumbers There are 2 characters who actually play instruments onstage during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, contributing to the score: Coffee plays finger cymbals throughout her divertissement, and Mother Ginger brings hers home with a tambourine.

The Ballerina Doll's tutu in the party scene clocks in at 18 pounds! Its pink and floral designs match the Sugarplum Fairy's tutu in Act II, showcasing how what Clara saw in on Christmas Eve translated to her dream. bit.ly/35ETc1H #NutcrackerNumbers

#NutcrackerNumbers During the Party Scene, the Stahlbaum's grandfather clock strikes 8 PM just before Drosselmeier arrives, and 12 AM just prior to the Battle Scene. See the trivia in action as George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® continues through DEC 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers It's been 69 years since the first performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® in 1954. Will you join us for the 70th Anniversary next year? Until then, catch it onstage at @LincolnCenter through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker 📷Melton, 1954

#NutcrackerNumbers The grand finale of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® uses 1 million watts of lighting. There are still three weeks left to be dazzled by the holiday classic. Reserve tickets during December 29–31 performances for best availability: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers The costumes for the Candy Cane divertissement sport 144 jingling bells each. Don't miss the thrilling hoop dance, once performed by George Balanchine himself in Marius Petipa's staging, onstage now through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers 50 pounds of "snow" descend upon the iconic Waltz of the Snowflakes during each performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® before being thoroughly cleaned for the next show. Experience the indoor snow globe through DEC 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers 14 dancers portray flowers in Balanchine's Waltz of the Flowers—12 corps dancers in pink, and 2 demi-soloists in lavender. Watch them swirl and swoon as Dewdrop waltzes away during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® through DEC 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers 125 School of American Ballet students, in two alternating casts, join our dancers to perform George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® each year. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® Opens Tonight fb.watch/oKcqXE1ixT/ a través de @FacebookWatch

#NutcrackerNumbers Dewdrop makes 5 entrances during the Waltz of the Flowers. Here's @tilerpeck during Entrance #2. Catch them all during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers The lead Marzipan Shepherdess does 4 gargouillades in rapid succession during her delicate yet demanding divertissement. Watch her perform the feat onstage during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers Mother Ginger's voluminous skirt weighs 85 pounds and is 9 feet wide. All those Polichinelles need to go somewhere! See Mother Ginger in all her glory during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker 📷 Henry Leutwyler

#NutcrackerNumbers 125 School of American Ballet students, in two alternating casts, join our dancers to perform George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® each year. Reserve seats at nycballet.com/nutcracker to be among their very first audiences. Performances begin tonight!

#NutcrackerNumbers There are 7 layers of tulle in the Sugarplum Fairy's pink tutu. Did you know that she is the only character in the Land of Sweets that has a costume change? George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® returns this Friday—reserve tickets at nycballet.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker Numbers: The snowstorm is created by 50 pounds of paper snow. #nutcrackernumbers: Performances begin NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker Numbers: Every performance features the talents of over 150 NYC Ballet dancers and musicians. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24. nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers There are 2 characters who actually play instruments onstage during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, contributing to the score: Coffee plays finger cymbals throughout her divertissement, and Mother Ginger brings hers home with a tambourine.

The Nutcracker Numbers: NYC Ballet has been performing George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® every year for over 60 years. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers It's been 69 years since the first performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® in 1954. Will you join us for the 70th Anniversary next year? Until then, catch it onstage at @LincolnCenter through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker 📷Melton, 1954

The Nutcracker Numbers: The grand finale of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker uses one million watts of lighting. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers The first production of The Nutcracker premiered 131 years ago, on December 17, 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov on the Imperial Ballet. Don't these Snow Maidens' headpieces resemble our dancers' handheld pompons?

The Nutcracker Numbers: The cast wears over 150 costumes, designed by Karinska and created in our own Costume Shop. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24. nycballet.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker Numbers: The first production debuted on December 17, 1892 at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, with choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. #nutcrackernumbers Don't miss our version, on stage NOV 24 - DEC 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker Numbers: There are 7 layers of tulle in the Sugarplum Fairy's costume. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin this Friday, NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers The colossal Christmas tree in NYCB's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® weighs 1 ton. The tree will grace the stage for just over a week before returning to the depths of our theater for safekeeping for next year's 70th Nutcracker anniversary.

#NutcrackerNumbers: 19 layers of fluffy tulle in the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu

The Nutcracker Numbers: 125 children from the School of American Ballet, in two alternating casts, join our dancers to perform this holiday classic. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin this Friday, NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers There are 3 dancing solos in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, performed by the Toy Soldier, Sugarplum Fairy, and Coffee (and while Dewdrop dances alone, she is surrounded by 14 dancing flowers for the duration of her divertissement).

The Nutcracker Numbers: Each candy cane costume has 144 jingle bells. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker Numbers: Mother Ginger's voluminous costume weighs 85 pounds and is nine feet wide. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers The lead Marzipan Shepherdess does 4 gargouillades in rapid succession during her delicate yet demanding divertissement. Watch her perform the feat onstage during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® through December 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

The Nutcracker Numbers: Our own holiday tradition began on February 2, 1954, in NYC. The Frederick Melton photo below is from the original production. #nutcrackernumbers George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® opens tonight, NOV 24 & runs until DEC 31: nycballet.com/nutcracker

#NutcrackerNumbers: 187 costumes in each performance of #TheNutcrackerNBC

The Nutcracker Numbers: The iconic Christmas tree weighs one ton and grows from 12 to 41 feet, making the audience gasp every time. #nutcrackernumbers Performances begin NOV 24: nycballet.com/nutcracker