Connecticut Ballet Announces Guests Artists for 'The Nutcracker'

Connecticut Ballet's The Nutcracker. Photo by Thomas Giroir.

CONNECTICUT BALLET ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED GUESTS ARTISTS FOR HARTFORD AND STAMFORD ENGAGEMENTS OF THE NUTCRACKER

New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Philadelphia Ballet Stars Guest at The Bushnell December 10 & 11 and The Palace Theatre Stamford December 17 & 18

HARTFORD, CT…Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced today the star-studded lineup of guest artists the Hartford and Stamford engagements of its holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Professional dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Philadelphia Ballet will appear in the signature roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier. These accomplished dancers will participate in Meet and Greets in the lobby following each performance where audience members will also be able to gift shop at Connecticut Ballet's Nutcracker Holiday Boutique.

Director/choreographer Brett Raphael states, "Normally Connecticut audiences would have to travel to New York City's Lincoln Center to see this caliber of talent -- at New York prices! Connecticut Ballet is proud to continue its long-standing tradition of bringing top-tier ballet stars to our stages. It's part of what makes our production of The Nutcracker so beloved."

The 2022 Connecticut Ballet Nutcracker production marks its Hartford premiere at The Bushnell's Belding Theatre on December 10 and 11 and returns for its annual engagement at The Palace Theatre Stamford on December 17 and 18. Tickets for all performances are on sale now.

Guests Artist for The Bushnell Engagement of The Nutcracker:

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1pm & 5pm – Gillian Murphy & Blaine Hoven of the American Ballet Theatre

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1pm & 5pm – Unity Phelan & Andrew Veyette of the New York City Ballet

Guest Artists for The Palace Stamford Engagement of The Nutcracker:

Saturday, Dec. 17 2pm & 6pm – Oksana Maslova & Jack Thomas of the Philadelphia Ballet

Sunday, Dec. 18 1pm & 5pm – Christine Shevchenko & Thomas Forster of the American Ballet Theatre

About Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Having made is premiere in 1984, Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a staple for families in Southern Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. With the production making its Hartford bow at The Bushnell, even more children of all ages can fall in love again with Tchaikovsky’s magical tale of young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. With support from Travelers and an anonymous donor with Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the company will bring back its impactful Share the Magic performances for Hartford Public Schools, beginning with a Nutcracker Magic matinee on Friday, December 9.

Tickets for the Hartford engagement of Brett Raphael's Nutcracker at The Bushnell can be reserved by calling (860) 987-5900, by visiting Bushnell.org, or at the box office (166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) during normal business hours. Tickets for the Stamford engagement at The Palace Theatre can be reserved by calling (203) 325-4466, by visiting PalaceStamford.org, or at the box office (61 Atlantic Street, Stamford) during normal business hours.

All performances are fully accessible for patrons with limited mobility. Discounted group rates of 20% off are available for parties of 10. For more information, call Connecticut Ballet at (203) 293-1039, (203) 964-1211 or visit connecticutballet.org.