A historical twist on the traditional holiday classic, Nashville's Nutcracker takes inspiration from the legacy of the city. Paul Vasterling drew from real historical figures for the party guests and the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition for the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, with other references to the city's past woven throughout. Nashville's Nutcracker debuted in 2008 and undergoes regular maintenance to ensure the 1,294 costume pieces are performance ready each December. 

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June 2022 - Present