Delighting audiences of all ages with a sense of youthful imagination, Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker returns to the Boston Opera House from November 27–December 31, 2015. Celebrated as “elegant and theatrically striking,” this completely re-imagined production premiered in 2012 and has received praise from audiences and critics alike (The New York Times). With “sleek, bejeweled costumes and spacious, regal sets” by Robert Perdziola and all-new lighting design by Finnish-based Mikki Kunttu, this timeless holiday classic features the full company of 68 dancers along with more than 200 Boston Ballet School students (Thea Singer, The Boston Globe).
“Year after year, this cherished production never fails to inspire audiences—whether they’re seeing it again or sharing it with loved ones for the first time,” says Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. “The Nutcracker is a wonderful way for families to escape the hectic holiday season and cherish time with one another.”
Since its world premiere in 2012, Mikko Nissinen and Robert Perdziola’s re-envisioned production, set in what many know as the Jane Austen era of the early 1800s, has gained record-breaking popularity. With more than 350 handmade costumes and a series of elaborate sets featuring extensive amounts of moving scenery, the production has transformed into a uniquely magical experience for audiences of all ages.
This year’s production features all-new lighting design by award-winning Finnish lighting designer Mikki Kunttu. Kunttu has worked extensively in the area of dance and theatre, collaborating with artists such as Tero Saarinen and Jirí Kylián, and designing for several prestigious dance companies, including the Finnish National Opera Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, and Royal Danish Ballet. In the past, Kunttu has collaborated with Boston Ballet as lighting designer for Marius Petipa’s Sleeping Beauty (2005) and Jorma Elo’s Carmen (2006). Kunttu’s lighting design has brought him international acclaim, including the Bessie Award (2006) and the Venla Diploma of Merit (2010). Praised for his “dramatic” aesthetic, Kunttu brings a fresh, innovative perspective to this classic holiday story (Robert Greskovic, The Wall Street Journal).
All performances of The Nutcracker will take place at the Boston Opera House (539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111):
Friday, November 27, 2015 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 1:00pm
Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 1:00pm
Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 5:30pm
Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 4, 2015 at 7:30pm
Saturday December 5, 2015 at 1:00pm
Saturday December 5, 2015 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 1:00pm
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 1:00pm
Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 18, 2015 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00pm
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 1:00pm
Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 1:00pm
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 1:00pm
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11:00am
Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 3:00pm
Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 1:00pm
Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 1:00pm
Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 1:00pm
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:00pm
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 7:30pm
Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit www.bostonballet.org or call 617-695-6955.
