Connecticut Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Bushnell

Connecticut Ballet brings its annual holiday production of The Nutcracker to The Bushnell in Hartford, offering a classic seasonal experience with four performances across December 20 and 21, 2025. This beloved production features guest artists from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, joined by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Carolyn Kuan. The combination of world-class dancers and live orchestral accompaniment creates an elegant and immersive performance for audiences of all ages.

Each show runs approximately two hours with an 18-minute intermission. Following every performance, guests are invited to a meet-and-greet in the theater lobby, providing an opportunity to greet performers and capture a memorable holiday moment.

Performances take place on December 20 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm and on December 21 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The Bushnell is located at 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. For tickets and additional details, visit The Bushnell’s website.