On july 16, 2004 the citizen bank opera house opened a 6month run of the lion king, and the schedule since then has featured a steady rotation of touring broadway productions, boston ballet nutcracker holiday presentations and other shows by performing artists, comedians, troupes. The 20 mayors holiday spectacular offers halfprice tickets to bostons most popular holiday shows like boston ballets the nutcracker and holiday pops. A special thank you to everyone who joined us this holiday season. Through the vision of boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen and under the leadership of boston ballet school director margaret tracey, we inspire, develop and sustain a love of dance in every student. Bostix helps arts organizations expand marketing reach, fill seats, and arms them with actionable patron data, all while letting them keep control of their ticket inventory.
Scroll down to browse all available shows, or search by keyword above while. Discover a season that brings dreams to life on stage. The boston ballet is an american professional classical ballet company based in boston, massachusetts. Nov 06, 2019 artsboston, in partnership with mayor martin j. Youll see its performance of the nutcracker at its new home, the opera house, at 539 washington st. Discount ticket deals can vary greatly on dates and demand, but always check again later if you dont find something that may. Boys in motion, part of boston ballets education and community initiatives taking steps, is a creative dance troupe. Boston opera house december 17, 2015 carla deford its nutcracker time again. Two local ballerinas are center stage this season in one of the countrys most prestigious performances of the nutcracker. Courtesy photoalycia hoganlopez, 12, of gloucester, is performing in boston ballets production of mikko nissinens the nutcracker, playing at the boston opera house through dec. Since 2009, the boston ballet company has called this.
Mayors holiday special boston holidays shows up to 50% off. Since 2009, the boston ballet company has called this opera house their home after performing there for years. Halfprice tickets to holiday shows in boston and beyond are on sale now through the annual mayors holiday program. We believe in connecting with our community to educate and inspire a love of dance and the arts in boston and beyond.
In addition to the main company, there is also the boston ballet school also founded by the minds behind the boston ballet. Boston ballet announces new season lineup the patriot ledger. Boston, ma february 15, 2011 boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen, in partnership with mayor thomas m. Boston from the sugar plum fairy to the snow queen, all the costumes in boston ballets annual production of the nutcracker are. Peter ilyich tchaikovsky, jonathan mcphee, boston ballet orchestra tchaikovsky. Also, check out mayors holiday special as theres discounts to the nutcracker as well as many other holiday events. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen announces programming for the 2020a. New ownership and a bright future for the boston opera house. Virginia williams, and sydney leonard, was the first professional repertory ballet company in new england. The boston ballet is an american professional classical ballet company based in boston. After many years of construction and troubles with finding founding, the boston opera community happily greeted the reopening in 2004. Boston ballets boys in motion will perform an original work by yoel cassell, boston ballet school faculty member and program instructor. Boston ballets nutcracker keeps the faith the boston globe. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind bostons most beloved bear.
Moscow ballets exclusive dove of peace in which 2 dancers balance and leverage each other to form a soaring bird with a 20 foot wingspan. Boston ballet the nutcracker is a phenomenal piece of ballet that has its roots in the famous works of pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky who was also responsible for famous ballet pieces such as swanlake and sleeping beauty, two of many legendary and iconic compositions. Go behind the scenes of the nutcrackers largerthanlife. Critics loved last years the nutcracker, which was full of surprises and special effects. Dec 05, 2008 a small clip from the 12408 performance of boston ballet at the opera house in boston, ma. Boston ballet is grateful to nina and david fialkow for their generous support of citydance. Home to boston ballet s annual production of the nutcracker since 2005, the theater became the companys permanent home in 2009.
Mayors holiday special features bostix deals with tickets up to 50% off to greater boston s best and most beloved holiday season performances, along with dining deals and other special offers, so you can focus on the traditions youre building and the memories youll cherish forever. This weekend i had a great opportunity to cross something off my bucket list. Its one thing to see the nutcracker year after year, its another to perform the same ballet 43 times during the holiday season. Boston common is decked out with lights, and theres an air of anticipation in the city. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Jan 01, 20 boston whats new about boston ballets new nutcracker is the expensive part. Peter ilyich tchaikovsky, jonathan mcphee, boston ballet. Boston public schools students and general public invited to see boston ballet, bbii, and boston ballet school students perform. And just as there are many kinds of boston families, there are different nutcrackers appealing to different tastes, from the boston ballet classic to a highenergy, hiphop interpretation.
Boston ballet tickets boston ballet schedule cheaptickets. Boston ballets principal dancer lia cirio takes you behindthescenes for a dancers perspective on the nutcracker from the wings. In 2007 he took boston ballets troupe on its first international tour in 16 years, receiving major critical acclaim. Dec 08, 2015 the nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many in boston and beyond.
The season opens with a world premiere as part of a three ballet program of william forsythes works. Boston ballet and the mayors office present two community. Artistic director mikko nissinen was a principal dancer at the san francisco ballet for 10 years before joining the boston ballet. Nanne linning will debut her first work for a major ballet company. Local student in boston ballets the nutcracker local. At boston ballet, we are committed to providing high quality dance education through a wide array of programs and classes for every type of student. The season opens with a world premiere as part of a threeballet program of william forsythes works. Menino and boston public schools, presents two free performances featuring boston ballet company dancers, boston ballet ii dancers, and boston. Boys in motion, part of boston ballets education and community initiatives taking steps, is a creative dance troupe designed exclusively for middle school boys.
Boston ballets the nutcracker provides a nice little sugar rush right into the holiday season. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. Boston whats new about boston ballets new nutcracker is the expensive part. The nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many in boston and beyond.
Boston ballet 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Mayors holiday special bostons premiere holiday promotion. The boston ballet on what the nutcracker means to them wbur. The 46yearold boston ballet presents fully staged classical and contemporary works during its season. The lion king was the first performance in the newly renovated opera house. However, tickets can sometimes be expensive so heres a roundup of a few discounted ticket options for this fun holiday event. Great dance will take you on an emotional journey and recharge your spirit. The company was founded in 1963 as the first recognized ballet company in the northeast, and since its opening has drawn the finest talent in the world and staged a wide and diverse range of classic pieces and modern works. In addition to visibility and promotion on the artsboston. Official site for tickets to boston ballets the nutcracker. Funding for citydance has been provided by red auerbach youth foundation, boston arts summer initiative, halloran consulting, hamilton company charitable foundation, the kelly family foundation.
Set to tchaikovskys romantic score, the nutcracker ballet is a whimsical. Nov 01, 20 the 20 mayor s holiday spectacular offers halfprice tickets to boston s most popular holiday shows like boston ballet s the nutcracker and holiday pops. Its among the most enduring of holiday family traditions in these parts. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Since 1963, boston ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio and in the. Book chronicles lexington girls turn as clara in boston ballets nutcracker by karen campbell globe correspondent, december 15, 2012, 6.
Scroll down to browse all available shows, or search by keyword above while selecting the filter by ticket deals box. Boston ballet asked to fly 23 cherish the moment banners for its nutcracker production along massachusetts avenue in harvard square, but city councillors hardly cherished the idea not when cambridge has its own nutcracker dance company. Boston ballet was the first major dance company to commission works from contemporary choreographers mark morris, susan marshall, ralph lemon. A small clip from the 12408 performance of boston ballet at the opera house in boston, ma. While excellence in ballet training is crucial to our mission, we believe that our job as arts educators goes well beyond technique. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston. Boston ballets nutcracker, at boston opera house the new. Boston ballets the nutcracker promo code for tickets. Boston mayor marty walsh reprimanded those in the city not following social distancing. Your generosity will help ensure were able to share the transformative power of dance this season and beyond. Ballet mishas original production of the nutcracker has been voted the best art event of the year in nh for three years in a row. Its primary tenants are broadway across america and the boston ballet. On july 16, 2004 the boston opera house opened a 6month run of the lion king, and the schedule since then has featured a steady rotation of touring broadway productions, boston ballet nutcracker holiday presentations and other shows by performing artists, comedians, troupes.
A program of artsboston, bostix is greater bostons only nonprofit arts and entertainment discount ticketing resource, with 100% of your purchase reinvested into the arts community. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen shares his process behind updating two beloved ballets. Held at the boston ballet headquarters in the south end of boston and at our stateoftheart newton studio, the summer dance program sdp offers an unparalleled experience for seriousminded ballet students. Menino and boston public schools, presents two free performances featuring boston ballet company dancers, boston ballet ii dancers. Shows include boston ballets the nutcracker, holiday pops, the christmas. Boston ballets the nutcracker has been performed annually for 42 years. Sdp is open to students who will be between the ages of 12 and 18 when the program begins. Artsboston is committed to helping build awareness and attracting audiences for your events and exhibitions. The nutcracker discounts in boston boston on budget.
After twentysomething years, i finally witnessed boston ballets the nutcracker with my mom. In addition to the boston pops, the 2016 mayors holiday special includes shows such as langston hughes black. The new boston ballet production, which debuted in 20, is one of the grandest of the festive events happening around town. Boston ballet will perform the nutcracker from november 27 to december 31 at the boston opera house, 539 washington st. Mayors holiday spectacular offers halfprice tickets to. 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.
Mayors holiday special features bostix deals with tickets up to 50% off to greater bostons best and most beloved holiday season performances, along with dining deals and other special offers, so you can focus on the traditions youre building and the memories youll cherish forever. Summer dance program sdp offers an unparalleled experience for seriousminded. The current owner of the theater is boston opera house ventures, llc, a partnership of local boston businessmen don law and david mugar. Bostix deals discount tickets to theatre, dance and more. Codes 2 days ago boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Weve added a to events that are included in the mayors holiday special. The nutcracker tickets at boston opera house boston, ma. Home to boston ballets annual production of the nutcracker since 2005, the theater became the companys permanent home in 2009. Concordarea ballerinas star in boston ballets the nutcracker. In moscow ballets great russian nutcracker masha and the nutcracker prince arrive in the land of peace and harmony where all creatures, animal and human, live in accord with each other. Dec 02, 20 also, check out mayors holiday special as theres discounts to the nutcracker as well as many other holiday events. Ballet mishas engaging choreography and professional.
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