Swan Lake

SCENE I: Herr Drosselmeyer’s Workshop
Our story begins on Christmas Eve. Herr Drosselmeyer is putting the finishing touches on special toys that he has lovingly made for his godchildren, Marie and Fritz. He plans to give these toys to them this evening at the annual party held at the home of the Stahlbaum family. As he prepares to close his store, Marie and her Mother make a surprise visit to do some last-minute shopping. Marie immediately becomes infatuated with a toy, the Nutcracker, which is not quite finished. Herr Drosselmeyer tries in vain to distract Marie from this special toy. . .

SCENE II: Marie’s Bedroom
Marie can hardly contain her excitement as she prepares for the party.

SCENE III: The Party
The Stahlbaum home is festive and alive with dancing and holiday celebrations. A magnificent Christmas tree adorns the parlor. Suddenly, Herr Drosselmeyer bursts into the room bearing gifts, including several amazing dancing dolls; he also performs a number of magic tricks. He gives Fritz a gift that resembles a menacing rat, which is later banished from the room because Fritz behaves so mischievously with it.

Drosselmeyer, saving the best for last, presents Marie with the special Nutcracker that she so admired in his workshop earlier that evening. Marie immediately falls in love with her wonderful gift. It seems that the Nutcracker was meant to be Marie’s all along, and she begins to dance with him. Fritz, in a fit of jealousy, grabs the Nutcracker from Marie and accidentally breaks it. Fortunately, Drosselmeyer is able to repair the broken Nutcracker. The festivities draw to an end as Marie and Fritz’s grandparents lead
the final dance of the evening. The guests depart into the night and the family retires for the evening to dream of Christmas morning.

SCENE IV: The Battle
With everyone asleep, Marie sneaks downstairs into the darkened parlor to search for her beloved Nutcracker. As the clock strikes midnight, Marie, feeling tired, falls asleep on the daybed and slips into a vivid dream. In her dream, she is startled as two rats steal her Nutcracker. The room appears to transform itself and the Christmas tree also seems to grow and grow before her very eyes.

A fierce battle ensues between the giant rats and the toy soldiers. The Nutcracker escapes the rats’ clutches and challenges the Rat King to a duel. With Marie’s help, the Nutcracker fatally wounds the Rat King. Magically, the Nutcracker is then transformed into a handsome prince who invites Marie to join him on an enchanted journey.

SCENE V: Journey through the Land of Snow
Marie and her Nutcracker Prince begin their magical journey through a swirling snowstorm.

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