The Nutcracker, Connecticut Ballet

A Sugar Plum Fairy flown in from New York City Ballet, and 150 local children on stage with her.

Connecticut Ballet, the state's professional company, presents Brett Raphael's staging of its annual holiday classic. Guest artists from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre take the stage as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, alongside over 150 local children, spectacular costumes and sets.

Meet the stars. There is a meet-and-greet with the guest artists after every performance.

Four chances to see it. Saturday 12 December at 2pm and 6pm, and Sunday 13 December at 1pm and 5pm. Doors open an hour before each showtime.

Where to go. The Palace Theatre sits on Atlantic Street in downtown Stamford, an easy run from anywhere in lower Fairfield County, with restaurants and parking within a short walk.