preview: the seiskaya ballet's nutcracker

The Seiskaya Ballet's Nutcracker has become a perennial holiday favorite. This year's staging of the Nutcracker is again scheduled for eight performances on two successive weekends: December 15,16 and 22, 23 at Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts.

This classical ballet rendition has earned praise from critics and audiences alike. The cast will be led by guest artists Evgueni Tourdiev (Cavalier) a noted freelance performer and Misha Nikitine (Nutcracker) a distinguished dancer with the Miami

Ballet and will feature its award winning principal dancers Kiersten Engel. Amy Ruggiero and Christina Pandolfi.

The company's 2007 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 her review "Seiskaya's Nutcracker Is Dazzling and Breathtaking." The Seiskaya Ballet's Nutcracker is considered Long Island's premiere Nutcracker production.

Recently renovated, Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts has been recognized as being without peer on Long Island for the staging of classical ballet productions. The theater's excellent sight lines, extensive technical resources and professional staff combine to create an ideal venue. Complete performance information plus online ticketing are available at Seiskaya Ballet's informative website www.nutcrackerballet.com. For telephone orders, the Staller Center Box Office is available at (631) 632-ARTS (attended Box Office hours are Monday-Saturday noon to 6 p.m.). For the latest information and special offers, call the Nutcracker hotline at 1-866-NUT-TICS.

Tickets are on sale now: $34 for adults and $29 for children and seniors. Groups of 20 or more are available at $25 /person. SUNY student rush is available. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a memorable holiday gift: the Nutcracker at the Staller Center.

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