The Nutcracker Ballet Theatre Misc. Supplies – September 9, 2004

This book/creative toy comes complete with a CD of music - just the right amount to tease the imagination. The box becomes a stage and the players can become the performers, the musicians or the audience. This is a truly magical concept for one who has everything and needs nothing. The book allows parents and children to bond - although don't be surprised if you play with it on your own. I also have purchased the other set of Sleeping Beauty and it is also very charming. I am eagerly awaiting the release of Swan Lake. I can't wait to see the faces of all to whom I give it - they have been very pleased with the other titles.

The idea is cute, but it is difficult to use. The background scences get all bent after removing them several times, the characters do not stand on their own very well, the music CD is short and sweet and the book is o.k. Personally I would save your money and purchase something more useful.

Bought this for my young ballerina granddaughters. It reminds me of paper dolls when I was young. Beautiful music on the cd plays while the children use the dolls mounted on "straws" to act out the story. My two young ballerinas (ages 8 and 12) know the story and spent hours playing the story over and over, taking turns with the different parts. I also bought the other Ballet Theatres offered - Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. All have seen many hours of use and enjoyment. I highly recommend them all.

I bought this used from someone. They did not send what was pictured and never responded to my emails questioning their deception.

This is fabulous for seriously introducing elementary age children to ballet. The book opens up into a stage with 4 backdrops to pick from, a variety of characters and props. The CD plays a short selection from each scene. The child can read a summary of each scene, set up the stage appropriately, and then spin the dancers around while playing the music selection. This is a wonderful educational toy for fine arts education.

My 5 year old daughter has this and the Sleeping Beauty theater. She loves both and plays with them very intently, inserting the backdrops and twirling characters while she hums to the music. We have also bought these for other little girls as they are unique gifts. The scenes are beautiful and the stage seeting is perfect for little hands. What a great way to introduce children to the classical arts.

As a Toy Theatre performer and collector I am really happy with this small theatre. As other reviewers say, it is perfect for children ( especially girls)to play with.Fine design of the decorations, figures and especially the whole theatre. Can't wait to buy the other theatres too!

I bought this book over a year ago for my 4 year old granddaughter. On a recent visit she asked me to play with her and the Nutcracker Ballet Theater. She had her favorite sets, knew all the characters and could hum along with the CD. I was amazed and thought she would just keep it on her bookshelf with all her other books. I can't wait to get her Swan Lake as I am thrilled that she will know these classic ballets I only came to know as an adult. A great gift for those imaginative kids you know!