Characters of The Nutcracker
Clara Stahlbaum
The main character of the story, a young girl who goes to the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve
Drosselmeyer
Clara's godfather, a mysterious clock and toymaker who gives Clara a wooden nutcracker for Christmas
Sugar Plum Fairy
A beautiful fairy who resembles Clara's sister Louise. In some productions, Clara transforms into the Sugar Plum Fairy at the end of the ballet
The Nutcracker Prince
A recognizable character in the ballet
The Mouse King
A character in the story
Fritz
Clara's brother
Louise
Clara's sister