A regular presence at La Seine Musicale, Benjamin Millepied is set to debut a fresh choreography with Casse-Noisette. Following several recent creations performed at the Grande Seine, this new production will run from January 7 to 11, 2026. Rooted in Tchaikovsky's iconic score, the ballet offers a modern take on the fairy tale, evoking a wintery atmosphere and designed as a seasonal highlight for audiences.
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Originally conceived twenty years ago in Geneva, this version of The Nutcracker blends an academic base with acontemporary breath, nourished by Millepied 's New York experience with the New York City Ballet. For this entirely reinvented revival, the choreographer refines his language, accentuating fluidity, musicality and an intimate relationship with the score. The narrative moves away from the conventions of storytelling to give way to a freer reading, anchored in movement.
The set design is by Paul Cox, a painter and illustrator whose graphic universe plays on visual poetry and childhood revisited. This playful, contemporary visual approach enriches the imaginary world of the play, between tradition and a fresh perspective. The music, specially recorded for this production by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice conducted by Daniel Gil, retains the orchestral richness of the original score while adapting to this new choreographic dramaturgy.
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On stage, 22 dancers from the Ballet de l'Opéra de Nice - Côte d'Azur bring this work to life for all audiences, children and adults alike. The show is aimed at classical ballet enthusiasts curious to discover a contemporary interpretation of one of the repertory's masterpieces, as well as families and novice spectators in search of a shared moment, both narrative and sensitive. Purists attached to a faithful recreation of the original ballet will find it a free and subjective proposition, geared towards transmission and creation.
With The Nutcracker, presented from January 7 to 11, 2026 at La Seine Musicale, Benjamin Millepied delivers a choreographic re-reading rich in musicality and imagination. An encounter between classical storytelling and modern gesture, supported by the Ballet de l'Opéra de Nice and the visual universe of Paul Cox.
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Dates and Opening Time
From January 7, 2026 to January 11, 2026
Location
La Seine Musicale
Île Seguin
92100 Boulogne Billancourt
Access
Metro line 9 Pont de Sèvres station (terminus). Exit 1 (take Quai Georges Gorse then Pont Renault) T2: Brimborion or Musée de Sèvres stations, then take the footbridge Bus: 160 - 169 - 171 - 179 - 279 - 291 - 389 - 429 - 467 Pont de Sèvres station
Booking
www.laseinemusicale.com
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