Four full-length performances of the Nutcracker Ballet will be danced at New Canaan High School on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. One special children’s performance will be held at 1 p.m. that Sunday.
This year’s production will feature four local area high school seniors in lead roles: Zoe Jones of Darien, a senior dancing the leading role of Clara; Simone Snow of Fairfield; Maddie Iulo of New Canaan; Stella Libman of Westport; and Sierra Lowell of Pound Ridge, New York.
Now in its 38th year, the New England Academy of Dance’s production of The Nutcracker Ballet has become a holiday tradition in New Canaan
The Nutcracker, a classical two act ballet based on the story by E.T.A Hoffmann, follows the enchanting journey of Clara, who receives a Nutcracker as a gift on Christmas Eve. In a vivid dream, her Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince who leads her on a voyage through an enchanted forest to his Palace of Sweets, where she meets the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and the people of the Land of Sweets.
Opulent sets and dazzling costumes serve as the backdrop to showcase the talent of the Nutcracker cast who bring these exciting characters to life on stage. One of the largest productions of its kind, NEAD’s Nutcracker is comprised of over 150 dancers, mixing students from NEAD with professional dancers from New York City.
“It is the most magical time of year and there is no better way to celebrate than by performing in the Nutcracker,” Jones said.
If You’re Going …
Tickets may be purchased at NEADance.com.
All in-person and live-stream tickets are final sale and there are absolutely no refunds or exchanges.
New England Academy of Dance performances of the traditional FULL-LENGTH VERSION of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker will be danced at
—7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8;
—11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9;
—4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10.
Ticket prices for the full-length show are $40 for adults and $35 for children,students and seniors.
The ONE ACT CHILDREN’S SHOW will be performed at 1 p.m., Dec. 10. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children.
Performances are held at New Canaan High School Auditorium, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan.