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'''''The Nutcracker''''' is a beloved two-act ballet scored by [[Peter Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky]] about two urologists, Clara and Drosselmeyer, who try to defeat the Mouse King by inducing testicular torsion with the help of a life-sized [[Nutcracker|nutcracker]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/12/urology-nutcracker/ Urology to Use Nutcracker in OR During the Holidays]</ref> It is a story that speaks directly to the hearts of people, explaining why it is one of the most successful performances not only during the holiday season but the whole ballet season.