Summit High School Student To Star In The Nutcracker

SUMMIT, NJ –December 4, 2019 – Donald Grennon, 15, of Summit, New Jersey will play the star role of “The Nutcracker Prince and Cavalier” in this year’s full-length production of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s (NJDTE) holiday classic THE NUTCRACKER. He will be joined by renowned professional guest artists. Donald, the son of Lisa Grennon and Donald Grennon Sr., currently attends Summit High School.

NJDTE returns to the Memorial Auditorium with its 50th Anniversary Season of the full-length production of THE NUTCRACKER. Set to the classic music of Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographed by NJDTE Artistic Director Nancy Turano, the ballet features over 60 talented pre-professional dancers from New Jersey alongside renowned international guest artists. “Donald is a very talented dancer who has both strong technique and huge stage presence. We are so thrilled to have seen him grow as an artist at NJDTE from a young man playing the role of Fritz and now taking on the roles of Nutcracker Prince and Cavalier is really a tremendous accomplishment. He is truly an example of a homegrown dancer and our impact in Summit, NJ” says NJDTE Artistic Director Nancy Turano.

He will be joined by renowned, international guest artists including; Timothy Stickney of Complexions Contemporary Ballet in the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer and Lead Russian, Alexandra Gonzalez and Samuel Kunzman of the Met Opera Ballet, and former New Jersey Ballet prima ballerina Rosemary Sabovick-Bleich as the Grandmother.

All performances take place at Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ on Saturday, December 14 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm, and Sunday, December 15 at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $25-$40, and are available online at www.njdte.tix.com. To request an interview with NJDTE Artistic Director Nancy Turano or one of our guest artists, please contact Kaitlyn Esposito at events@njdte.org

PHOTO CREDIT: Headshot by Duncan Pettigrew

WHO: New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble

WHAT: THE NUTCRACKER

WHERE: Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State Univ. | 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043

WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1pm & 5pm

1pm Post-Performance THE NUTCRACKER “Behind the Scenes” VIP PASS

Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2pm

TICKETS: On Sale Now at www.njdte.tix.com $25-$40

About NJDTE

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble provides artistic excellence in pre-professional dance education and performances, with forward-thinking programming that empowers dancers. NJDTE celebrates its 50th Anniversary Season, and continues to be an innovative force in the NJ and NYC Metro area by engaging acclaimed artists, international choreographers, and providing performance opportunities. Led by award-winning Artistic Director Nancy Turano since 1994, NJDTE mentors and inspires dancers toward higher education and supports its alumni as professionals in the field.

Getting There:

Montclair State University is located on Valley Rd. and Normal Ave. in Montclair, NJ. The University's main entrance is on Normal Avenue.

From Points North

Take Garden State Parkway to Route 46 West (exit 154). Exit onto Valley Road (South) toward Montclair.

From Points South

Take Garden State Parkway to Route 3 West (exit 153B). Exit onto Valley Road (South) toward Montclair.

Public Transportation

There is no weekend train service to Montclair Heights. NJ Transit Bus lines 28, 191, and 705 stop daily in front of the Alexander Kasser Theater (this is the Montclair State University stop). Go to www.njtransit.com or call NJ Transit at 973-275-5555 for more information.

On-Site Parking. Paid Parking is available at the Red Hawk Parking Lot using parking vending machines. The Memorial Auditorium is a 5 minute walk from the lot

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