The critically-acclaimed production marks Boston Ballet’s return to in-person performances for the first time since March 2020. The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's renowned score, incorporates more than 350 beautifully intricate costumes and follows the wondrous journey of young Clara, who receives a nutcracker as a gift at her family’s Christmas Eve party. Later that night, her nutcracker is magically revealed as a handsome prince, who leads her through an enchanted forest and on to the Nutcracker Prince’s Kingdom.

All patrons attending a live, indoor Boston Ballet performance must present proof of vaccination or proof of a recent negative COVID test before entering the venue and must wear a mask inside the theater at all times, regardless of vaccination status. For full policy details, please visit bostonballet.org.

The Nutcracker performance length is approximately 2 hours including one intermission.