The Hartt School Community Division to Present Tchaikovsky's THE NUTCRACKER, 12/11-20

The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) announces its annual holiday production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, opening December 11, 7:30 p.m. at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. This year's production promises magical storytelling and vivid dancing with a newly choreographed second act!

Tickets will be available for purchase on November 2, 2015. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit hartford.edu/hcd to purchase tickets. Nutcracker Performance Information:

• Friday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m.
• Friday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m.

HCD's annual presentation of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker premiered in December of 2011. It has become a beloved holiday tradition in the Greater Hartford community, and features an ever-growing cast of HCD's most talented preprofessional ballet dancers. Set to Peter IIyitch Tchaikovsky's glorious score, The Nutcracker is an exquisitely stunning production that makes for a family-friendly holiday experience. This year, the first act continues to encompass the charm of former Artistic Director Samantha Dunster's vision. The second act showcases brand new choreography set by current Artistic Director Susannah Marchese. This season, HCD's production will feature a tree that grows to tremendous heights, falling snow, the ultimate battle between Clara's beloved Nutcracker and his nemesis the Rat King, and the return of beloved characters like Mother Ginger.
"The Nutcracker is a time-honored tradition in every young dancer's life," Marchese says about the ballet. "This year, I am taking the second act back to the Land Of The Sweets. Spanish Chocolate, Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea, Marzipan, Candy Canes, and of course the Sugar Plum Fairy will all be there to welcome Clara to the Land Of The Sweets. Tchaikovsky's world-renowned score, all-new second act choreography, radiant costumes, stunning sets and lighting, paired with our immensely talented dancers makes for a magical experience for young and old alike."
The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) is a comprehensive community performing arts school that provides instruction to more than 2,800 students annually. As the community arm of The University of Hartford's Hartt School, the mission of HCD is to enrich lives through innovative and unparalleled performing arts education. HCD's diverse programing provides a comprehensive music and dance experience for students of all ages and abilities. For more information on The Hartt School Community Division, visit hartford.edu/hcd.

About The Hartt School The Hartt School is the performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. Founded in 1920, Hartt has been an integral part of the University of Hartford since its charter merged the then Hartt School of Music, the Hartford Art School, and Hillyer College to create the University in 1957. 2010 marked Hartt's 90th year of providing world-class performing arts education to students in Greater Hartford and around the world. With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions each year, performance is central to Hartt's curriculum. For more information about The Hartt School, visit hartford.edu/hartt.

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