The Nutcracker195890 minFantasy, Music, TV MovieLoading watch options…Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.DirectorRalph NelsonCastJune LockhartBonnie BedeliaGeorge BalanchineKenneth PetersenDiana Adams