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The Hartt Community Division Presents The Nutcracker!
The Hartt School Community Division presents its annual production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker beginning Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The Hartt School Community Division presents its annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker beginning December 12 at 7:30 p.m. This year the Community Division’s beloved production will be enhanced by new sets designed by the University of Hartford’s very own scenic artist, Paula Bleck.
Nutcracker Performance Information
Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m.
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Friday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 at 2 p.m.
To purchase tickets visit or call the University Box Office in Lincoln Theater, 860-768-4228 or 800-274-8587 or Hartford.edu/hcd. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for students 12 and under, and $20 for other students with valid ID and senior citizens. Contact Amanda Kilpatrick at 860-768-2495 for more information.
Also returning by popular demand and featuring a whole new plot, Nutty Nutcracker is a hilarious spoof on The Nutcracker with all new outrageous material. During last year’s debut of Nutty Nutcracker, audience members were crying with laughter at the antics on stage. This performance not only showcases multiple casts of HCD’s dancers, but also some of Hartt School’s Musical Theater majors, local celebrities and dignitaries, as well as many other surprises. This season’s off-the-wall twists are sure to have audience members rolling in the aisles again.
Nutty Nutcracker Performance Information
December 14, 7:00 p.m.
December 21, 7:00 p.m.
All Nutty Nutcracker performances take place in Millard Auditorium. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets, visit or call the University Box Office in Lincoln Theater, 860-768-4228 or 800-274-8587 or visit Hartford.edu/hcd.
The Hartt School Community Division’s annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker premiered in December 2011. It has become a beloved holiday tradition in the Greater Hartford community, and features an ever-growing cast of Hartt’s most talented pre-professional ballet dancers. Set to Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, The Nutcracker stage by Hartt Community Division’s (HCD) Artistic Director, Samantha Dunster, is an exquisitely stunning production that makes for a family-friendly holiday experience.
