The Nutcracker at The Palace Theatre, Stamford

Connecticut Ballet presents its beloved annual holiday tradition The Nutcracker, the longest-running and largest professional Nutcracker in Connecticut, now in its 42nd year. Nationally-renowned guest artists from companies such as New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre dance Brett Raphael's original choreography as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The Stamford engagement is danced to a recording performed by the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra. Performances are followed by meet and greets with guest artists and company members, plus a Nutcracker Boutique in the lobby.