On Christmas Eve, the parents of Clara and Fritz have invited guests. Among them is Clara’s godfather Drosselmeyer, who presents her with a nutcracker. Clara is delighted and finally falls asleep with her Christmas present tucked under her arm. But at midnight Drosselmeyer appears as a wizard and transforms the Nutcracker into a prince.
| Directing | Klaus Gmeiner | Stage Director |
| Sound | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Music |
| Writing | E. T. A. Hoffmann | Story |
| Crew | Leonard Salaz | Choreographer |
| Sound | Ernest Ansermet | Conductor |
