And as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier in a production of The Nutcracker by for (2009) Although the original 1892 production was not a success, 's ballet began to slowly enjoy worldwide popularity after Balanchine first staged his production of it in 1954. It may now be the most popular ballet in the world. In Russia, choreographer staged a new version of the work in 1919 that addressed many of the criticisms of the original 1892 production by casting adult dancers in the roles of Clara and the Prince, rather than children. This not only introduced a love interest into the story by making Clara and the Prince adults, but provided the dancers portraying Clara and the Prince with more of an opportunity to participate in the dancing. The first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934, staged by after Petipa's original choreography. An abridged version of the ballet, performed by the, was staged in in 1940 by - again, after Petipa's version. Lead Aac Decoder Serial Number.