NYCCT’s My First Nutcracker is a hit holiday tradition now in it’s third year live at Theatre Row! We asked the cast to share their favorite parts of the holidays with you!
Holiday Favorites!
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My First Nutcracker Activities
Explore NYCCT’s holiday show, My First Nutcracker, with these activities and stories!
Meaningful Gifts!
Drosselmeyer gifts Clara Marie a very special gift – a nutcracker! We asked the cast to tell us about the most meaningful gift they’ve ever given someone or had someone give to them!
Where Would You Dance?
Clara Marie and the Prince dance in so many exciting places! If you could dance anywhere, where would you most want to dance?
The Cast’s First Time Seeing The Nutcracker
NYCCT’s My First Nutcracker is designed as an introduction to the holiday classic for our youngest audience members – but when did our cast see The Nutcracker for the first time?
Meet the Cast of My First Nutcracker!
Meet Kalia, Nicholas, Kaylin, Samuel, Kyle and Alex – the cast of our hit holiday tradition, My First Nutcracker!
The Cast Shares Their Favorite Sweets!
Clara-Marie and the Prince travel to the land of sweets! We asked our cast: What’s your favorite sweet?
Find The Nutcracker!
Clara Marie can’t find her nutcracker! Can you find Clara Marie’s nutcracker? Download our activity sheet and see how you do!
Behind the Scenes of My First Nutcracker
Go behind the scenes of My First Nutcracker with the stars of the show: Hilary, John, Alex, and Fernando!
Advice for Fighting with Your Siblings
Clara Marie’s brother, Fritz, get into an argument and then Fritz accidentally breaks her nutcracker. We asked our cast: What advice would you give young people who may fight with their siblings?
Decorate Fritz’s Skates
Drosselmeyer heard Fritz would like skates for the holidays – but he needs your help! Download our activity sheet today to get Fritz’s skates ready – and draw a picture of what you would like for the holidays!
Meet the Cast of My First Nutcracker!
Meet Alex, Fernando, Hilary, and John: the cast of My First Nutcracker!
Color in the Cookies!
Today’s National Cookie Day and we’re celebrating by helping Clara Marie make cookies for her party! Download our activity sheet to color in some yummy cookies today!
My First Nutcracker Coloring Page
Download our coloring page and color in Clara Marie and her Nutcracker!
Create Your Own Toy!
Clara Marie’s Godfather, Drosselmeyer is a toymaker who needs your help! He wants to create a new toy and needs a great idea! Download our activity sheet and draw a picture of your toy!
My First Nutcracker Design Inspirations
To celebrate the opening weekend of performances of My First Nutcracker, we asked some members of the creative team what inspired their designs for the show! See what they had to say…