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Seiskaya Ballet's The Nutcracker

SEISKAYA BALLET’S NUTCRACKER AT STALLER CENTER DECEMBER 16-19

The Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker has become a perennial holiday favorite.  This year’s staging of the Nutcracker is scheduled for six performances from December 16 to 19, at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts.

This classical ballet rendition has earned praise from critics and audiences alike.  Newsday called the production, “ENCHANTING,” “Polished,” “...child friendly - a storyteller’s Nutcracker...” And in another Newsday article the reviewer gushed: “...lavish... and ...sumptuous...”  Other reviewers proclaimed it: “...glorious... Dazzling....extraordinary...”  The cast will be led by guest artist J. Ryan Carroll, a noted guest artist.  Joining him are Seiskaya Ballet's award winning dancers Alexandra Palma, Nicole DiFiore, Alexandra Tsivitis, Kristina Diaz, Alexandra Berti and Rebecca Vitale.

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The company’s 2011 Nutcracker season should again garner praise.  Judith H. Bernstein of Newsday headlined her Seiskaya Nutcracker review, “A Delicious Holiday Confection for Young and Old.”   Reviewer Michelle Isabelle-Stark entitled a review “Seiskaya’s Nutcracker Is Dazzling and Breathtaking.”  And the NY Times succinctly described the production as “lavish.”  The Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker  is considered Long Island’s premiere Nutcracker production.

Don’t miss the production that Newsday calls “...A Seasoned Recipe For Holiday Cheer.”   Tickets are on sale now at the Staller Center Box Office at (631) 632-ARTS and at www.nutcrackerballet.com.  Attended Box Office hours are noon to 6PM Monday through Saturday and one hour prior to all performances.  Performances are Friday, December 16 at 7PM, Saturday, December 17 at both 2PM and 7PM, Sunday, December 18 at 1PM and 6PM and additionally, Monday, December 19 at 7PM.  Prices are $40 for adults, $34 children and seniors and $30 for groups of 20 or more.

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