The Arrival at Candy Meadow

Season 1 Episode 1

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

About the Episode

The arrival at Candy Meadow is accompanied by the familiar "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from the original ballet. Alan Cumming narrates.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 52s

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Extras

Godfather Drosselmeyer

Godfather Drosselmeyer arrives to give gifts to the children.

0:35
The Nutcracker's Quest

The King sends the Nutcracker on his quest.

4:50
Crossing the River of Rose Petals

Alan Cumming narrates the crossing of the river of rose petals toward the Capital City.

1:34
Trailer

Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker.

0:30
The Great Voyage Begins

The beginning of the journey to the Capital City. Alan Cumming narrates.

1:48

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