Timeline
The Nutcracker ballet, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892, gained immense popularity by the mid-20th century. In Utah, the ballet has become a cherished holiday tradition, with annual performances by Ballet West since 1963, contributing to its enduring cultural significance in the region.
1816
1816
E.T.A. Hoffman Writes The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
1891
1891
Nutcracker Ballet Composed by Tchaikovsky
1892
1892
The Nutcracker premieres at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia
1944
1944
First Full-Length Version of The Nutcracker premieres in U.S. in San Francisco
1955
1955
University Theatre Ballet Performs Mr. C's Nutcracker in Utah For The First Time
1963
1963
Ballet West is founded In Salt Lake City, Utah
1963
1963
Ballet West premieres The Nutcracker
2001
2001
Willam Christensen dies at the age of 99
2017
2017
Ballet West celebrates 75th anniversary with updates to sets, effects, and costumes
2024
2024
The Nutcracker celebrates it's 80th Anniversary in the United States
May 2024
May 2024
Declared Living Historic Landmark
