That means for all five Sugar Plum Fairy costumes there are around 75 layers of tulle and 1,000 beads!

Nearly three quarters of the beads are on the top of the bodice. There are 15 layers of tulle and almost 200 beads in each Sugar Plum Fairy tutu.She has 1 minute and 30 seconds to get changed, which is the fastest change in the entire show. Young Clara has a quick change from the party scene into the battle scene.Mother Ginger needs three people to help her get into her costume for each show.(Granny, who transforms into a mouse in Clara’s dream, doesn’t wear a tail). 19 mouse heads go on stage every night, but only 18 have tails.There are four Nutcracker Prince costumes, five Adult Clara costumes and five Sugar Plum Fairy costumes.132 costumes can be seen on stage during each performance. There are 220 total costumes for the run of the show.

The ballet features 180 students from BalletMet’s academy.

There are 25 company dancers who perform in The Nutcracker.

Here are some fun facts that provide a different look at the beloved ballet. Featuring timeless dances, magnificent costumes, beautiful sets and plenty of magic, BalletMet’s The Nutcracker takes you on a journey you won’t soon forget.īut it requires a great deal of time, effort-and pointe shoes (read on for the total number used throughout the show) to get the production from start to finish.

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