When the curtain rises, professionally trained Eastern Connecticut Ballet dancers and guest artists of Boston Ballet, Kaitlyn Casey and Daniel Durrett, share the spotlight in this 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
December 13th at 1:30pm
December 13th at 7:00pm
December 14th at 1:30pm
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.
Daniel R. Durrett began his early dance training at Dr. Lyrica Joy Ministries Ballet School, then trained at UpTown Arts for two years. Cincinnati Ballet’s Artistic Director Victoria Morgan offered Durrett a full scholarship to continue his training at the Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy. While attending the Houston Ballet summer intensive, he was invited to join Houston Ballet’s Second Company (HBII).
Durrett joined Boston Ballet as an artist of the Company in 2017. He was promoted to second soloist in 2022 and soloist in 2024.
Kaitlyn Casey began her dance training at the School of American Ballet (SAB) in 2007. After graduating from SAB in 2015, she joined Semperoper Ballet in Dresden, Germany, performing corps de ballet, soloist, and principal roles. In 2021, she was promoted to Coryphée.
Casey joined Boston Ballet as an artist of the Company in 2023 and was promoted to second soloist in 2024.
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
Eastern Connecticut Ballet is a nonprofit organization and the shoreline’s premier school for dance education.
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