Behind the scenes at Pennsylvania Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’
How does the magic of the "Nutcracker" come together? Staff photographer Jose F. Moreno took his camera backstage at the Academy of Music to see. Time to fasten on the wings, practice pirouettes, and take a deep breath with the dancers.

How does the magic of the Nutcracker come together? Staff photographer Jose F. Moreno took his camera backstage at the Academy of Music to see. Time to fasten on the wings, practice pirouettes, and take a deep breath with the dancers.
Nina Starner, For The Inquirer
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