We enjoyed two Nutcracker performances this year, one on the island, and the Sendak version in Seattle (which we've seen for three years now). The Sendak version brings back elements from Hoffmann's story. With the wonder of public domain volunteers, it has been easy for Crispin and me to read a free version of Hoffman's story on the tablet.
A benefit of seeing multiple versions is that it liberates the boys--if the boys needed such liberation at all--from recreating any specific version of the Nutcracker when they stage versions of it at home. Over the past couple of weeks, they have staged multiple versions at home.
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