The Nutcracker Backstage with Kelly Ripa

Season 36

About the Episode

Kelly Ripa offers a rare glimpse into the world backstage at George Balanchine's The Nutcracker when she visits with New York City Ballet Technical Director Perry Silvey during an intermission at the David H. Koch Theater.

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Extras

ODYSSEY: The Chamber Music Society in Greece - Preview

The extraordinary musicians of CMS travel to Greece, birthplace of the Classical ideal.

0:30
Megan Hilty: "A Little Bit of This..."

The star of "Smash," "Wicked" and Broadway's "9 to 5" treats us to her eclectic tastes.

0:56
Annaleigh Ashford: "Love Hurts"

Annaleigh Ashford performs "Love Hurts" in a bonus, web exclusive clip

2:32
Cynthia Erivo: A Collection of Voices

Cynthia Erivo reflects on her setlist and the artists who made her who she is.

1:29
Megan Hilty in Concert - Preview

Megan Hilty in Concert, May 24 - Preview

0:30
Annaleigh Ashford in Concert - Preview

Annaleigh Ashford in Concert, May 17 - Preview

0:30
Stars in Concert Preview

This year’s Stars in Concert series features three of Broadway’s favorite leading ladies.

0:30
Inside Look | Stars in Concert

Megan Hilty discusses her experience performing at Live from Lincoln Center.

1:30
"Feisty, Fast, and Smart"

Heather Velazquez plays a fiery young Latina student.

1:15
"The Glue of the School"

Jaime Lincoln Smith plays a school security guard trying to do right by keeping order.

1:03