New York City Ballet to premiere short film inspired by 'The Nutcracker' this week

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The New York City Ballet is teaming up with Sotheby’s to offer a “virtual premiere” of a short film inspired by “The Nutcracker” later this week.

“The Nutcracker Reimagined,” a film choreographed by New York City Ballet soloist Peter Walker, will premiere on Friday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m., the dance company said Monday.

Ballet enthusiasts interested in “attending” the premiere can RSVP online now.

The New York City Ballet announced that it would be canceling its entire 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19 in October.

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