BOSTON - An instantly recognizable character in the Boston Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker only appears for a few minutes in the first act, but the bear is a real crowd pleaser. His origin ...

Boston Ballet will present Mikko Nissinen's critically acclaimed The Nutcracker. The production returns with its inspiring choreography, timeless score, and stunning sets and costumes. The Nutcracker ...

The annual gatherings with turkey-filled plates and frantic retail adventures mark the end of fall festivities, and the Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” marks the beginning of wintry celebrations. The ...

The 2025 holiday season is finally upon us, bringing Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker and more holiday shows for kids to Boston. The Boston Ballet Company's performance of The Nutcracker is a timeless ...

In 1979, a 4-year-old Matthew Neenan made his professional dance debut in Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at the Wang ...

Boston Ballet soloist Daniel R. Durrett has danced in a production of “The Nutcracker” every single year for the past two decades, with the exception of 2020. Like many ballet dancers, he started ...

This weekend, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) ushers in the wonder of the holidays with its beloved Nutcracker, featuring Boston Ballet stars Haley Schwan and Patrick Yocum. A magical carousel transports ...

Every holiday season, Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles thrill Boston Ballet audiences who come to see "The Nutcracker." Artist Schuyler Wijsen has been dancing the role for four years. He said, ...

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited ...