Which Nutcracker Character Are You?
On Christmas Eve 1944, the audience at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House experienced the American premiere of Nutcracker. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national tradition. Before seeing the performance, discover which Nutcracker character you are!
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CLARA STAHLBAUM
Clara is our heroine—a kind-hearted child on the cusp of adulthood, with an affection for her Uncle Drosselmeyer and her nutcracker doll.
Favorite holiday treat: Walnuts, cracked by her nutcracker.
DROSSELMEYER
Drosselmeyer—known as “Uncle Drosselmeyer” to the Stahlbaum children—is a magical toy- and clockmaker. His shop is a major destination for last-minute holiday gifts.
Favorite holiday treat: A well-aged port.
KING OF THE MICE
A brutal dictator or a meek mouse with a Napolean complex? We’ll let you decide.
Favorite holiday treat: Cheese. Preferably from Marin County dairy cows.
THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY
As ruler of the Crystal Palace, the Sugar Plum Fairy commands a platoon of dancing flowers, ladybugs, dragonflies, and butterflies. She’s best friends with Drosselmeyer, and has a soft spot for the Nutcracker Prince and Clara.
Favorite holiday treat: Sugar plums, a hard candy made of sugar.