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Eastern CT Ballet's Seafaring Nutcracker with NYC Ballet Principals, Sara Mearns and Jonathan Stafford
Saturday, December 14 at
1:30pm and 7:00 pm
and Sunday December 15 at
1:30 pm
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New
York City Ballet’s world-renowned Principal Dancers Sara Mearns and Jonathan
Stafford will leave audiences spellbound at Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s 12th
Captivating Season of The Nutcracker!
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Share Clara’s
adventure and be transported by magical sailing vessel to an enchanted seaport
in 1850’s New London. Along the way,
shimmering snowflakes dance for Clara and the sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy
eagerly awaits her arrival.
Children of all ages will love the opening party scene
filled with laughter and surprises as well as the thrill of battle on the high
seas between the brave Nutcracker, Sailors, Pirate Rats and the dreaded Rat
King.
Enjoy the legendary music of Tchaikovsky performed
live by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. Delight in the stunning beauty and grace of
New York City Ballet’s internationally acclaimed Sara Mearns and Jonathan
Stafford and enjoy the energetic dancing of more than 110 professionally-trained
Eastern Connecticut Ballet dancers.
Bring family and friends to the Nutcracker of Choice and follow Clara’s journey that takes her
around the world in one spectacular night!
It all takes place in our own backyard at the historic
Garde Arts Center in New London.
Performances are December 14 at 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm and December 15 at
1:30 pm.
For
tickets, call The Garde at (860) 444-7373 or online at gardearts.org. SPECIAL
Military, senior, and group discounts available. Photo credit:
Paul Kolnik
The
Garde Arts Center
325
State Street
New
London, CT 06320
Eastern
Connecticut Ballet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in East Lyme and Old
Saybrook.
