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December 12 & 13 - The Nutcracker

Purchase Tickets to The Nutcracker

When the curtain rises, professionally trained Eastern Connecticut Ballet dancers will share the spotlight with acclaimed guest artists—soon to be announced—in this dazzling nautical-themed live performance of The Nutcracker. Set in New London in the 1850s, the scenery celebrates southeastern Connecticut’s seafaring past and transforms the stage into a wintry day in the maritime city. Stage sets display tall ships in port, the New London Custom House, Whale Oil Row, lighthouses, and a sea captain’s Victorian home.

Tchaikovsky’s celebrated music carries the audience through an enchanting journey as Clara and her new friend, the Nutcracker, travel through a magical world of Arctic ice fields where whaling ships once ventured on harrowing voyages!

Three magical performances will take place at The Garde Arts Center:

December 12th at 1:30pm
December 12th at 7:00pm

December 13th at  1:30pm

All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.

 


Special pricing is available for Children ages 12 & younger.
Choose seats, then select Child 12& Under ticket type from the drop-down on each ticket for a Child 12 & Under, then click Check Out.

Senior, Military & Groups (15 ppl +) discounted tickets only available in person and over the phone at the Garde Box Office! 860-444-7373 x1

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