The Hampton Ballet Theatre School (HBTS), is excited to present their fourth annual production of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 8 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. at Guild Hall’s beautiful John Drew Theater, 158 Main Street, East Hampton.

Advance ticket purchase is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years of age for orchestra seating. Ticket prices at the box office day of the performance will be $25 for adults and $20 children under 12. Premium orchestra, box seats and group rates are also available.

The ballet is choreographed by the director of HBTS, Sara Jo Strickland and includes beautiful costumes designed and hand sewn by Yuka Silvera and lighting design by Sebastian Paczynski. It will, of course, feature the students of the Hampton Ballet Theatre School as well as some parents and local actors.

Dancing the Sugar Plum and Cavalier Grand Pa De Deux will be special guest artists! The enchanting Nutcracker will delight those of all ages, as the students of HBTS transport you to a land where angels, snowflakes and flowers dance and Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Mouse King. HBTS’ Nutcracker will produce holiday cheer for all as everyone celebrates in the Land of Sweets. Be sure not to miss this extraordinary, holiday event!

To purchase tickets in advance go to hamptonballettheatreschool.com. For more information on ticket purchase please call 1-888-933-4287. For more information please call 631-237-4810 or email HBTS07@OPTONLINE.NET.