"Jack Anderson's book 'The Nutcracker Ballet' helped unravel some of the mystery," Mr. Sendak wrote.

It is one of Philadelphia's main holiday attractions besides The Nutcracker Ballet, the light shows at Wanamaker's and the Comcast Center.

Their major annual event is the presentation of Tschaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet, but a similar production is performed by International Ballet Academy, another popular dance company in the area.

In 1967, he began his celebrated productions of Tschaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Ballet" and for 27 consecutive years, produced, directed and performed various roles in the work.

"The Nutcracker Ballet," presented by the Belle Mead Ballet Company in a condensed narrated adaptation.

There are also several dance performances, such as the Nutcracker Ballet.

They will also be given a copy of "The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet."

For many years he produced and directed the Academy's celebrated annual productions of Tschaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Ballet" at Wilmington's Dupont Theater (formerly the Playhouse).

Their major annual event is the presentation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet.

Katya and the Nutcracker: special arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet for a 30' children's animated film (John Cary Films / Minotaur International)