Ernest Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann’s Christmas classic, ‘The Nutcracker,’ is returning to the Metropolitan Theater, featuring music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and a fresh adaptation by Giota Kaltsidou. Directed by Androniki Malakozi, this family-friendly performance includes a cast of five actors and three ballerinas, celebrating love and friendship during the holiday season. The show runs throughout December, inviting audiences to embrace diversity and see one another with the heart’s eyes.