You won’t be able to pirouette around town this month without running into a performance of The Nutcracker. Countless ballet companies in Greater Boston area perform the show, several of this year’s performances are listed below.
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker — Boston
Create an annual tradition with your family this holiday season at one of New England’s favorite celebrations. From the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the dazzling snow scene – set to the iconic music of Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker is a production beloved by audiences of all ages that your family will never forget.
November 29 – December 29, Citizens Bank Opera House, Boston; www.bostonballet.org
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet – Boston
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime.
December 5, Wang Theatre, Boston; www.bochcenter.org
Braintree Ballet Company’s Nutcracker
Join Clara’s magical journey while supporting the local arts.
December 14-15, East Middle School, 305 River St., Braintree; braintreeballetcompany.com.
Greater Salem Ballet Company: The Nutcracker — Lynn
Follow Clara on her magical journey. Brave the battle of the mice and soldiers led by the Nutcracker Prince and be amazed by the growing Christmas tree. Glide through the Christmas tree forest complete with falling snow and arrive at the palace of sweets where Clara is entertained by a cast of characters and dazzled by the Grand Pas de Deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
December 14, The Lynn Auditorium, Lynn; www.TheGSBC.com
The Nutcracker — Weston
Share the merriment of the holiday season as the accomplished dancers of Commonwealth Ballet and guest artists frolic, battle and dance through Clara’s holiday dream. Join the family party set before a magical tree and enjoy the laughter, magic, and wonder of this holiday classic accompanied by the beloved Tchaikovsky score. This fully staged production is sure to captivate and entertain all ages. It’s the perfect start to the holiday season!
November 29 – December 1, and December 20 – 22. The Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College, Weston; www.commonwealthballet.org/nutcracker
Hanover Theatre & Conservatory : The Nutcracker – Worcester
Experience the dazzling lighting and scenery by Broadway designers! Featuring live music from The Hanover Theatre Nutcracker Orchestra, this production of The Nutcracker will enchant you with its brilliant dancing and vibrant costumes. The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky first performed in Russia in December 1892 and based on the stories of E.T.A. Hoffmann and Alexandre Dumas. The story revolves around Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and then enters a magical world where the Nutcracker and other characters come to life.
November 29 – December 1, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester; thehanovertheatre.org
Dance Prism Presents The Nutcracker – Multiple Locations
Dec. 1, Bristol Community College, Fall River;
Dec. 8, Rogers Theater, LSRHS, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury;
Dec. 14, Littleton Performing Arts Center, Littleton;
Dec. 15, Mechanics Hall, Worcester;
Dec. 21 & 22, The Collins Center, Andover.
A fully staged professional production featuring a lively choreography, Tchaikovsky’s beloved music, and the traditional delights of this favorite holiday tradition — falling snow, a growing Christmas tree, and a cast of 120 professional dancers and ballet students; danceprism.com.
