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In 'Hiddensee,' Gregory Maguire Gets Under The Shell Of 'The Nutcracker'

Author Gregory Maguire made his name re-writing fairy tales. Now, he's taken on The Nutcracker — a beloved holiday classic, yes, but one that Maguire says makes no sense as it's usually performed.

It's that time of year — Sugar Plum fairies dancing in delight, the Mouse King, a gorgeous Christmas party, a prince, and that instantly recognizable music.

ballet is a beloved holiday perennial, but Wicked author Gregory Maguire's new novel — which is based on the tale — is not exactly meant for the kiddos. It tells the backstory of the powerful toymaker, Herr

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