The Hampton Ballet Theatre School (HBTS) presents its 16th annual production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker. Performances: Friday, December 12 at 7pm, Saturday, December 13 at 7pm and Sunday, December 14 at 12pm and 5pm at Guild Hall in East Hampton. 

About the show: 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, Lauren Rosario, Twyla Tracy and Talula Tracy will all dance featured roles with special guest artists Jacob Taylor as Dew Drop Prince and Harlequin, Malik Berry as Snow King and Marzipan, James Stevko as Cavalier and Nick Peregrino as the Arabian Prince and Marzipan.Performances: 

To reserve tickets in advance call 888-933-4287 or go to hamptonballettheatreschool.com. For more information email info@hamptonballettheatreschool.com.  

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.