Performances of ‘The Nutcracker’ in Fairfield in 2015

UPDATED: November 2015. Find out where 'The Nutcracker' will be performed in Fairfield County, CT.

 

Westport’s Academy of Dance Presents the 34th Annual Production of The Nutcracker 
WHEN: Dec. 5-6, Saturday, 3pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
WHERE: Staples High School, 70 North Ave., Westport
AGES: 3 and older
WHAT: Highlighting their own Children’s Ballet Theatre filled with more than 100 local dancers, this production is magical and is a wonderful way to ring in the season. The audience is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy and leave it in a box in the lobby to be donated to children in need through Al’s Angels, a local philanthropic organization dedicated to children’s causes. For tickets, visit westportdance.com or call the studio at 203-226-9987.
WANT TO GO? $25; $15 student and seniors. 203-226-9987. westportdance.com.

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New England Ballet Company’s 6th Annual Adaptive Nutcracker
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 11, 7pm
WHERE: Parson’s Government Complex, 70 W. River St., Milford 
AGES: 3 and older 
WHAT: You will be moved by this special performance that blends differently-abled dancers with the New England Ballet Company dancers on stage in an enchanting performance that is choreographed especially for this wonderful group of children and young adults. 
WANT TO GO? $20-$25. 203-345-4194. newenglandballet.org.

New England Ballet’s Nutcracker Suite 
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 13, 3pm
WHERE: The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 
AGES: All 
WHAT: Enjoy this wonderful condensed version of The Nutcracker. Perfect for all ages including the little ones. 
WANT TO GO? $15. 203-332-3228. thebijoutheatre.com. 

Connecticut Dance School Performs The Nutcracker 
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 14, 1pm and 4pm
WHERE: Quick Center at Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 
AGES: 5 and older 
WHAT: A company of more than 150 dancers performs in this annual production. 
WANT TO GO? $40; $25 students, seniors and children. 203-254-4010. [email protected].

The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance Performs The Nutcracker 
WHEN: Dec. 19-20, Saturday, 2pm and 6pm; Sunday, 11am and 2pm
WHERE: The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield 
AGES: All 
WHAT: Tchaikovsky’s soaring score, graceful ballerinas, wooden soldiers who come to life, and a bigger-than-life Christmas tree make the holidays bright for young and old. 
WANT TO GO? $25; $20 children. 203-438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

New England Ballet Company Presents the 24th Annual Full Length Nutcracker 
WHEN: Dec. 19-20, Saturday, 1pm and 7pm; Sunday 1pm
WHERE: The Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 
AGES: 3 and older 
WHAT: Dancing princesses and waltzing flowers are the hallmark of this company’s performance of the Nutcracker which includes extravagant sets and costumes. For tickets call 800-424-0160 or visit theklein.org. 
WANT TO GO? $20-$50. 800-424-0160. theklein.org.

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Main photo: Westport’s Academy of Dance Presents The Nutcracker