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Boston Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 7:30p
Boston Opera House
Boston,
MA
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker is honored to be “America’s Best Loved Nutcracker.” Continue a holiday tradition begun over 40 years ago; with full live orchestra and magnificent dancing it’s the “can’t miss” annual event for all of New England.
Music by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Mikko Nissinen
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Boston Ballet
Boston Ballet, founded in 1963 by E. Virginia Williams, was the first professional repertory ballet company in New England. Boston Ballet’s national and international reputation developed under the leadership of Artistic Directors Violette Verdy (1980-1984), Bruce Marks (1985-1997), and Anna-Marie Holmes (1997-2000)....
Boston Ballet, founded in 1963 by E. Virginia Williams, was the first professional repertory ballet company in New England. Boston Ballet’s national and international reputation developed under the leadership of Artistic Directors Violette Verdy (1980-1984), Bruce Marks (1985-1997), and Anna-Marie Holmes (1997-2000)....
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The obvious take-away impression of Boston Ballet’s popular “The Nutcracker’’ is of lavish grandeur. Costumes bedazzle. Opulent sets include a giant Christmas tree that grows before our eyes and a balloon that carries Clara aloft to the Kingdom of Sweets. Dozens of adorable children flood the stage as mischievous mice, stalwart soldiers, frisky lambs.
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