Boston ballets the nutcracker, boston ballet at citizens. Since 1963, boston ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio and in the. Boston ballets performance of the nutcracker, choreographed by mikko nissenen, is a traditional holiday event for the whole family. Nov 21, 2014 when the boston ballet dancers begin performing their annual rendition of the nutcracker next week at the boston opera house, theyll be wearing the original costumes designed for the company.
The opera house was renovated in 2004 to seat 2,677 people. Dont miss breakout dance and social media star mackenzie ziegler on tour. He gets into all kinds of shenanigans around the city throughout the year, from celebrating holidays to supporting his favorite local sports teams. Boston ballets nutcracker, at boston opera house the new. Boston ballet proudly presents the return of mikko nissinen. The nutcracker boston tickets the nutcracker boston tickets the story of the nutcracker is a classic tale that many have come to love around the holidays. Groups of 10 or more people are eligible for exclusive presale opportunities, discounted tickets, flexible payment plans, free ticket opportunities and special addon programs. Dec 21, 2019 though the boston opera house is a bit of a hike and expense if you dont live in the city, its worth the trek for the boston ballet. Boston ballet the nutcracker citizens bank opera house, boston.
Nov 23, 2012, boston ballet, boston opera house, boston, massachusetts. Save 25% off boston ballets the nutcracker with promo code. Dec 16, 20 now until wednesday december 18, 20, use promo code nutwatch to save 25% on select performances of boston ballets the nutcracker at the boston opera house. Since 2009, the boston ballet company has called this opera house their home after performing there for. The program has grown from its humble beginnings into a fullfledged dance academy that also offers summer workshops and outreach programs, as well as an annual studentsonly performance of the nutcracker. Home citizens bank opera house boston official site. The companys internationallyacclaimed repertoire ranges from classical and balanchine masterworks to premieres by todays finest choreographers. Official site for tickets to boston ballets the nutcracker. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration.
However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. She will perform in a third of the ballet s 41 shows this holiday season. Local ballerina to dance as clara in boston ballets the. There are a few parking garages in the area, but most people choose the millennium place garage under the ritz. A series of intimate performances at its grand rehearsal studio located at 19 clarendon street. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Dec 02, 2018 opening night of boston ballets the nutcracker, thursday at the boston opera house, reminded us that this holiday staple owes its popularity in large part to its fabulous score. Presented by boston ballet at citizens bank opera house, boston ma. Virginia williams, and sydney leonard, was the first professional repertory ballet company in new england. Dec 08, 2019 jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area. With sets and costumes by awardwinning designer robert perdziola, the production has been delighting audiences and. The move to the historic shubert theatre will continue to allow even more bostonians an opportunity to experience what the boston globe has deemed a holiday arts tradition reflecting the. Since 2009, the boston ballet company has called this opera house their home after performing there for years.
Boston ballet onstage mikko nissinens the nutcracker. The nutcracker tickets at boston opera house boston, ma. Boston ballet keeps its nutcracker in tune the boston globe. Boston ballet s nutcracker bear not only plays a key role during the productions party scene, but hes also become something of a company mascot. Virginia williams started a concert troupe from boston ballet school students called the new england civic ballet, and the troupe toured regionally with smaller ballets that included a threeact version of the nutcracker, choreographed by williams herself. Boston ballet perform in mikko nissinens the nutcracker during the snow scene at the boston opera house.
Dec 12, 2012 boston ballet the nutcracker boston, opera house novdec 2012. Boston ballet tickets boston ballet schedule cheaptickets. We are currently working to reschedule this engagement. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 19th annual season at the boch center shubert theatre. The lion king was the first performance in the newly renovated opera house. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Boston ballets the nutcracker at the boston opera house. Boston ballet began performing the nutcracker before the company was even officially established in 1963. Boston ballets nutcracker continues to delight says jeffrey gantz of. Dec 21, 2019 the boston opera house is gorgeous and classic in its design.
Next season at citizens bank opera house subscribe. On a sunday morning at the end of october at the boston ballet studio in the south end, weese is at work, directing 50 of the nearly 230 young dancers in the nutcracker. Dress up your instagram stories with boston ballets new. With sets and costumes by awardwinning designer robert perdziola, the production has been delighting audiences and critics since its world premiere in 2012.
Its opening night of the nutcracker and black friday. Listed on the national register of historic places, the wang theatre has housed the performing arts since opening in 1925, developing from a movie cathedral and home to vaudeville musicals and big bands, to todays role as an impressive venue for worldclass theatre, music, broadway, and dance. Boston ballet the nutcracker citizens bank opera house. Boston ballet the nutcracker tickets excite events. In addition to the main company, there is also the boston ballet school also founded by the minds behind the boston ballet. After many years of construction and troubles with finding founding, the boston opera community happily greeted the reopening in 2004. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in boston. It has to be art, boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen said ahead of his companys monthlong run at the opera house. Please note, the citizens bank opera house box office is open on performance days only to purchase boston ballet tickets. Urban nutcracker, city ballet of boston at shubert theatre. Schedule of upcoming live opera and ballet broadcasts playbill. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area. Definitely a must see and we would consider seeing another ballet from the boston ballet company if we are ever around boston.
The saranac ballerina, 14, will play clara in boston ballet s the nutcracker this season at the boston opera house. Boston ballet s internationally acclaimed repertoire ranges from classical works to balanchine masterworks and world premieres by todays finest choreographers. The nutcracker, set to tchaikovskys renowned score, opens november 29 with performances through december 30 at the boston opera house. Arrive early or stay late and get more from your theater experience find out more. Boston ballet s season runs october may, including a month long run of the holiday classic the nutcracker. Chyrstyn fentroy first black woman to join boston ballet in. Join clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland to a palace of sugary confections at the boston opera house. We host the top touring broadway shows, boston ballet and other performances in our magnificent theater. They also offer matinees on saturdays and sundays if you want to share this amazing experience with your little ones. In the nutcracker, a young heroine, clara, journeys through a magical world of.
Your generosity will help ensure were able to share the transformative power of dance this season and beyond. Nov 29, 2019 boston ballets 20192020 season continues with mikko nissinens the nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition featuring the iconic music of tchaikovsky. Its especially popular for children who may be new to experiencing ballet. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. Go nuts with 50% off on select performances of any ballet this season. Boston ballets 20192020 season continues with mikko nissinens the nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition featuring the iconic music of tchaikovsky.
Location icon boston opera house 539 washington street boston, ma 02111 external link icon. From the sparkling sets and costumes to the final moments backstage, get swept away in the magical making of this beloved holiday tradition. Boston ballet decided last year that instead of spending money to refurbish its nutcracker, it would create a new production from scratch. Boston ballet behind the scenes the history of boston. Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. Boston ballet s the nutcracker at 2015 faneuil hall tree lighting spectacular. Dec 02, 2015 the boston ballets the nutcracker runs through december 31 at the boston opera house. This is a ballet, so you can expect quite a few dance numbers. The producers of les miserables have postponed its stop in boston this june. See the boston ballet s nutcracker at the boston opera house by zeiteriontheatre. Apr 10, 2020 the following is a list of live opera and ballet productions announced to be shown in movie theatres and on television. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. New englands favorite christmas family attraction boston ballet the nutcracker at the citizens bank opera house, boston, ma.