TODAY & TOMORROW!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th Anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER returns to The Bushnell for four magical performances. Featuring beautiful choreography by Brett Raphael, gorgeous costumes and sets, a delightful cast, guest artists from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, meet and greets with the stars, and a Nutcracker Boutique, you don't want to miss this beloved tradition!
Performances:
Today at 2pm - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Today at 6pm - GOOD AVAILABILITY
Tomorrow at 1pm - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Tomorrow at 5pm - BEST AVAILABILITY
Tickets: Bushnell.org
20/12/2024
TOMORROW & SUNDAY!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th Anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER returns to The Bushnell for four magical performances. Featuring beautiful choreography by Brett Raphael, gorgeous costumes and sets, a delightful cast, guest artists from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, meet and greets with the stars, and a Nutcracker Boutique, you don't want to miss this beloved tradition!
Performances:
Tomorrow at 2pm - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Tomorrow at 6pm - GOOD AVAILABILITY
Sunday at 1pm - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Sunday at 5pm - BEST AVAILABILITY
Tickets: Bushnell.org
20/12/2024
Casting update! New York City Ballet's Unity Phelan will be performing the role of The Sugar Plum Fairy for Saturday and Sunday's performances of THE NUTCRACKER at The Bushnell. She will be dancing opposite NYCB's Jovani Furlan on Saturday and American Ballet Theatre's James Whiteside on Sunday. We hope you will join us for a performance this weekend! Tickets: Bushnell.org
20/12/2024
THIS WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARTFORD!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - NYCB's Unity Phelan and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
19/12/2024
Thanks to Mass Appeal on WWLP for having Connecticut Ballet Artistic Director and NUTCRACKER dancer Ava Prentice on this morning to talk about our performances at The Bushnell this weekend!
(Mass Appeal) - Connecticut Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker is celebrating 40 years! The holiday classic returns with guest stars from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Pennsylvania Ballet. Brett Raphael, the artistic director, and Ava Prentice, a dancer, share how you....
19/12/2024
THIS WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARTFORD!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
19/12/2024
What could be more magical than getting to see Connecticut Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER? Getting to meet the dancers after the show! Our soloists will meet and greet fans young and old, take photos, and sign autographs following each performance in the lobby.
THIS WEEKEND AT THE BUSHNELL IN HARTFORD!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm with Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan of New York City Ballet
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm with Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside of American Ballet Theatre
For tickets and information: Bushnell.org
19/12/2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY! Take a look at our first-ever production of THE NUTCRACKER - 40 years ago. Yes, that is our Artistic Director and Choreographer Brett Raphael! This year we celebrate four decades of memories with Brett's unforgettable production of Tchaikovsky's classic holiday tradition.
This weekend in Hartford at The Bushnell! December 21 & 22 - Bushnell.org for tickets.
18/12/2024
Celebrated New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan join the cast of Connecticut Ballet's 40th Anniversary Production of THE NUTCRACKER as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier this Saturday, December 21 at 2pm and 6pm at The Bushnell in Hartford. Tickets and information: ConnecticutBallet.org
Photo by Erin Balano.
18/12/2024
Coming to see THE NUTCRACKER at The Bushnell this weekend? Be sure to visit our Nutcracker Boutique in the lobby for a sure-to-be-treasured keepsake. Your purchase benefits Connecticut Ballet and its education programs. See you this weekend!
17/12/2024
Thank you to our friends NBC Connecticut CT Live for having us on this morning to preview our 40th Anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER!! We'll be at The Bushnell this weekend for four performances Get your tickets here: Bushnell.org
The 40th Anniversary Production runs in Hartford on December 21 & 22.
17/12/2024
In case you missed it, Connecticut Ballet was delighted to be a guest on WTNH News 8 Morning Buzz discussing this weekend's performances of THE NUTCRACKER at The Bushnell. Tickets: Bushnell.org
Connecticut Ballet's annual production of "The Nutcracker" is celebrating its 40th year with guest stars from the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Pennsylvania Ballet. Artistic Director Brett Raphael and dancer Carla Hernandez joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to tell us mo...
16/12/2024
THIS WEEKEND IN HARTFORD - Tickets are selling quickly!!!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER returns to The Bushnell for four performances only! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance! Make memories with us!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
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15/12/2024
NEXT WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARTFORD!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
15/12/2024
TODAY at the Palace Theatre in Stamford with guest artists Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas of the Philadelphia Ballet. Performances at 1pm and 5pm!
Meet and greet the artists after the show and shop our Nutcracker Boutique! Get your seats now at PalaceStamford.org.
14/12/2024
TOMORROW at 1pm & 5pm - Don't miss Philadelphia Ballet principal dancers Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier in
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER at The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Meet and greet after the show!
Tickets: PalaceStamford.org
14/12/2024
TODAY and TOMORROW at the Palace Theatre in Stamford!
December 14 at 2pm & 6pm with guest artists Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan of the New York City Ballet
December 15 at 1pm & 5pm with guest artists Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas of the Philadelphia Ballet
Meet and greet the artists after the show and shop our Nutcracker Boutique! Get your seats now at PalaceStamford.org.
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TOMORROW & SUNDAY!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th Anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER returns to The Bushnell for four magical performances. Featuring beautiful choreography by Brett Raphael, gorgeous costumes and sets, a delightful cast, guest artists from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, meet and greets with the stars, and a Nutcracker Boutique, you don't want to miss this beloved tradition!
Performances:
Tomorrow at 2pm - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Tomorrow at 6pm - GOOD AVAILABILITY
Sunday at 1pm - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Sunday at 5pm - BEST AVAILABILITY
Tickets: Bushnell.org
THIS WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARTFORD!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
NEXT WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARTFORD!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
TOMORROW at 1pm & 5pm - Don't miss Philadelphia Ballet principal dancers Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier in
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER at The Palace Theatre in Stamford. Meet and greet after the show!
Tickets: PalaceStamford.org
TOMORROW - THE MAGIC RETURNS!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Palace Theatre in Stamford for four performances only, December 14 and 15! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 14 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 15 at 1pm & 5pm - Philadelphia Ballet principal dancers Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas
Tickets on sale now! https://www.palacestamford.org/events/detail/ctb-nutcracker
NEXT WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARTFORD!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
NEXT WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Palace Theatre in Stamford for four performances only, December 14 and 15! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 14 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 15 at 1pm & 5pm - Philadelphia Ballet principal dancers Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas
Tickets on sale now! https://www.palacestamford.org/events/detail/ctb-nutcracker
NEXT WEEKEND - THE MAGIC RETURNS!
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Palace Theatre in Stamford for four performances only, December 14 and 15! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 14 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 15 at 1pm & 5pm - Philadelphia Ballet principal dancers Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas
Tickets on sale now! https://www.palacestamford.org/events/detail/ctb-nutcracker
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to The Bushnell in Hartford for four performances only, December 21 and 22! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 22 at 1pm & 5pm - American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
Tickets on sale now! Bushnell.org
Connecticut Ballet's 40th anniversary production of THE NUTCRACKER is returning to Stamford Center for the Arts - The Palace Theatre for four performances only, December 14 and 15! Conceived and choreographed by Brett Raphael, this magical and breathtaking production features celebrated guest stars PLUS meet and greets in the lobby after every performance!
Saturday, December 14 at 2pm & 6pm - New York City Ballet principal dancers Unity Phelan and Jovani Furlan
Sunday, December 15 at 1pm & 5pm - Philadelphia Ballet principal dancers Oksana Maslova and Jack Thomas
Tickets on sale now! https://www.palacestamford.org/events/detail/ctb-nutcracker
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Connecticut Ballet Mission
Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company's former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. In her New York Times review, Anna Kisselgoff called it 'a very promising troupe.' The company made its Connecticut debut at the Stamford Center for the Arts, where it became a resident performing company in 1986. Striving for continuous artistic growth, Artistic Director Brett Raphael has made the commissioning of new works by today's choreographers a hallmark of the company's repertoire alongside stagings of the great story ballets. Now numbering 60+ works, the repertoire spans the gamut from masterworks by Bob Fosse to George Balanchine to commissioned works from Darrell Grand-Moultrie to Lila York.
The company has performed at the Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, New York's Riverside Dance Festival, Cape Cod Performing Arts Festival, Harbourfront Festival in Toronto, Grand Central Station in New York City, Goat Island Dance Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, and many other venues. The list of guest artists who have appeared with the company reads like an encyclopedia of dance luminaries: Fernando Bujones, Cynthia Gregory, Cecilia Kerche, Lynne Charles, Katherine Healy, Johan Renvall, Yoko Ichino, Susan Jaffe, Ross Stretton, Gennadi Saveliev, Les Ballets Trockadero, Pilobolus, Limon Dance Company, Larisa Lezhnina, Yyacheslav Samadourov, Stephanie Saland, Ask la Cour, Lauren Lovette, Veronika Part, David Hallberg, Julie Kent, Jose Manuel Carreno, Amar Ramasar, Vitor Luiz, Maia Wilkins, Gillian Murphy, Carmen de Lavallade, Dudley Williams, Serge Lavoie, Ashley Bouder, Charles Askegard, and more.
In 2005, the company established a home in the state's capital, performing at Hartford's Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. In 2008, the company initiated an annual Summer Dance Caravan, providing free performances across the state and inviting emerging companies and choreographers to open for them on tour. Throughout its history, the organization has presented educational assembly programs, conducted residencies and outreach classes in public schools, community centers, and residential treatment centers. It is estimated that over 300,000 students have attended such performances since 1991. With the support of The Tow Foundation, the organization began offering programming at the state's five juvenile detention centers in 2004, resulting in a five-year contract with the Judicial Branch's Court Support Services Division.
The company's professional dancers are under seasonal contracts as are the many teaching artists engaged in community-based programs. The professional and volunteer staff work year-round to promote and produce the educational programs and public performances. The Friends of Connecticut Ballet comprise audience members and dance lovers who support the organization via annual fund appeals and special events during the season.
