Synopsis: Almost everyone knows Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, but only a few know the actual story on which it is based, written by ETA Hoffmann. The musical ETA Hoffmann's Nutcracker and Mouse King presents Hoffmann's story about Marie, the Nutcracker and the evil Mouse King in a debauched and delightful way, combining parts of Tchaikovsky's wonderful music with new songs created by West End team Shaun McKenna (The Lord of the Rings, The Return of Peter Pan, Heidi Trilogy, Maddie et al.) and Stephen Keeling (The Return of Peter Pan, Heidi - Trilogy, Maddie et al.). The book by John Havu (Fack ju Göhte, The Return of Peter Pan, Heidi – Trilogy, Ella, etc.) tells a story about growing up, the power of friendship and the fact that you should never give in to bullies. With a length of about 100 minutes, the musical is suitable for all age groups from 6 to 106. It is set in Nuremberg in the 19th century at Christmas time. The strange Uncle Drosselmeier gives his young goddaughter Marie a nutcracker - but the gift holds a secret and an adventure. What happens on stage will delight both young and old with magical scenes, fantastic music and a story full of humor and inspiration.

 

Target audience: families, children, teenagers, adults

Length: around 1 hour, 45 minutes plus intermission

 

Synopsis: Almost everyone knows Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, but few know the actual story on which it is based, written by ETA Hoffmann. The musical ETA Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King presents Hoffmann's story of Marie, the Nutcracker and the evil Mouse King in a debauched and delightful way, combining parts of Tchaikovsky's wonderful music with new songs written by West End team Shaun McKenna (The Lord of the Rings, The Return of Peter Pan, Heidi Trilogy, Maddie and others) and Stephen Keeling (The Return of Peter Pan, The Return of Peter Pan, The Heidi Trilogy, Maddie and others). The book by John Havu (Fack ju Göhte, The Return of Peter Pan, Heidi - Trilogy, Ella, etc.) tells a story about growing up, the power of friendship and that one should never give in to bullies. With a length of around 100 minutes, the musical is suitable for all age groups from 6 to 106. It is set in 19th century Germany at Christmas time. Mysterious Uncle Drosselmeier gives his young goddaughter Marie a nutcracker - but the gift hides a secret and an adventure. What takes place on stage will delight both young and old with magical scenes, fantastic music and a story full of humor and inspiration.

 

Main public: Families, children, tennagers, adults

Length: approx. 1 hour, 45 minutes plus intermission

Cast / Cast:

5 Ladies
6 Men
1 Seven-member Mouse King
Ensemble / Choir with Roles
Dancers
Large Puppets (Optional)
Children (Optional)
 

Note: Multiple roles involve doubling more roles. These additional roles can be filled with additional actors.

 

Note: several roles include doubling of additional roles. These extra roles may be performed with additional performers.

 

Orchestra / Orchestra:
Large Orchestra
(Expected)
Flute I, II (+ Pic)
Oboe I, II (+E.Horn)
Clarinet I, II (+ Bass.Clar,)
Bassoon I, II
Horn, I, II, (III)

Trumpet I, II
Trombone I, II (+ Bass Pos.)
(tuba)

harp,
celeste,
timpani,
percussion, I, II
violin, I, II,
viola,
cello,

bass

Small orchestra
(expected)
flute (+pic.)
Oboe (+E.horn)
Clarinet I, II (+bass-cl.)
Horn I, II
Bass Trombone
Keyboard I, II, III
Drums I, (II)
Cello
Bass (E & O)
 

Note: The orchestra can be reduced or expanded if desired.

Note: The orchestra can be reduced or expanded on request.

 

Theatres or producers who would like to learn more or participate in the development of this project please click here.

 

Theaters or producers who are interested in learning more, or who would like to become involved in the development of this project, please click here.

 

Representation: Havu, McKenna, Keeling

John Havu

office@johnhavu.de