The Hampton Ballet Theatre School (HBTS) is excited to present their seventeenth annual production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker. The performances will be staged Friday, December 11 at 7 PM, Saturday, December 12 at 1 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday, December 13 at 2 PM.

Advance ticket prices range from $40-$55 and day of performance ticket prices range from $45-$60. Premium and orchestra seating is available at rates for both 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. The performance features beautiful costumes designed and hand sewn by Yuka Silvera, Sara Jo Strickland, and Kate McManus. Lighting design is by Sebastian Paczynski. HBTS’ Pro Students Major Bovio, Leila Genender, Summer Lillie, Olivia Quinn, Shoshana Sobey, Catherine Porter, Ayla Gaites, Twyla Tracy and Talula Tracy will all dance featured roles with special guest artists.

Hampton Ballet Theatre School’s Nutcracker will enchant those of all ages. The students of HBTS transport the audience to a land where angels, snowflakes and flowers dance while Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Mouse King. The Nutcracker conjures holiday cheer for all, while celebrating in the Land of Sweets.

Do not miss this extraordinary holiday event!

Hampton Ballet Theater School Sponsors include Channing Daughters Winery, Amy Crutchfield Executive Search, Bridgehampton Chiropractic, and Guild Hall.

Tickets will be available starting November 11th at hamptonballettheatreschool.com. For more information, please email info@hamptonballettheatreschool.com.

  • Hampton Ballet Theatre School

    Hampton Ballet Theatre School is the classical training ground on the East End. Celebrating 17 years of dance education, HBTS offers dance classes at two locations - the Butter Lane studio and the Bridgehampton Community House. Class offerings range from ballet to contemporary to tap and acting.