Playing live, 'Nutcracker' musicians in Phoenix bring unseen signature to holiday staple

Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The Nutcracker.” Overhead, satin-and-glue pointed toes pitter-patter across stage in a performance of the holiday favorite.For Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is as much part of the tradition as the dancers above.

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