The Hampton Ballet Theatre School (HBTS), is excited to present their eleventh annual production of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Guild Hall’s beautiful John Drew Theater, 158 Main Street, East Hampton.

Advance ticket prices range from $20-$45 and day of performance ticket prices range from $25 – $50, depending on the designated section. Premium, orchestra, balcony and box seats are available at rates for children (under 12 years of age) and adults.  Group rates for all performances are available for groups consisting of 10 or more people.

The ballet is choreographed by the director of HBTS, Sara Jo Strickland and includes beautiful costumes designed and hand sewn by Yuka Silvera and lighting design by Sebastian Paczynski. Corrina Castillo and Ana Kastrati will share the role of the Arabian Princess partnered by guest artists Nick Peregrino and Hector Cerna, respectively.  Sharing the role of Dew Drop Princess will be Sedona Silvera and Marrina Jacka partnered by guest artist Josep Maria Monreal and Nick Peregrino. Snow Queen will be danced by Samantha Grabb and Holiday Bovio partnered by guest artists Josep Maria Monreal and Hector Cerna. All female dancers are Pro Student Level 7 at HBTS.  Sharing the role of Sugar Plum Fairy will be seniors Devon Friedman and Samantha Prince, partnered by guest artists James Stevko and Nick Peregrino as Cavalier.

Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s Nutcracker will enchant those of all ages, as the students of HBTS transport the audience to a land where angels, snowflakes and flowers dance and Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Mouse King. The Nutcracker will produce holiday cheer for all, as everyone celebrates in the Land of Sweets. Do not miss this extraordinary, holiday event!

The eleventh annual HBTS Nutcracker is sponsored by Almond Restaurant, Channing Daughters, Rylan Jacka at Sotheby’s International Realty, Bridgehampton Chiropractic and SM Law Group. To reserve tickets in advance call 888-933-4287 or go to hamptonballettheatreschool.com and for more information please email info@hamptonballettheatreschool.com