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| We are honored to be giving away 2 tickets to the December, 28th performance at 7:30! CONGRATULATIONS to Rebecca Sly for being our Contest Winner! |
Don't Miss this Incredible Opportunity!
We are completely over the moon excited to offer one lucky reader - 2 tickets to the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker! Yes, we know...how on earth did we score them? Well,
we do everything in our power to bring our readers wonderful, and special opportunities when we can. We are very fortunate to have the Boston Ballet offer these very special tickets. A huge thank you to them!
we do everything in our power to bring our readers wonderful, and special opportunities when we can. We are very fortunate to have the Boston Ballet offer these very special tickets. A huge thank you to them!
Bonnie and I were born and raised in the Boston area, and the Nutcracker has always been a New England family "bucket list" event. There are just a few of these family friendly events for all ages available these days. If you've been on the fence about purchasing tickets, we hope we can recommend that you go this season.
Tickets are going fast (we totally understand why - because the production is completely new and the rave reviews are fantastic!) and we know the sights and sounds of this amazing production will be a lasting family memory for years to come. To see the Nutcracker is a must for every family. It's really a foundation holiday event for which lasting memories are made!
Can you tell we are just a wee bit excited!? Yup, we are dancing in our seats writing this post for YOU!
Tickets are going fast (we totally understand why - because the production is completely new and the rave reviews are fantastic!) and we know the sights and sounds of this amazing production will be a lasting family memory for years to come. To see the Nutcracker is a must for every family. It's really a foundation holiday event for which lasting memories are made!
Can you tell we are just a wee bit excited!? Yup, we are dancing in our seats writing this post for YOU!
A New England Holiday Tradition
Carrying on New England’s #1 Holiday Tradition, Mikko Nissinen’s The
Nutcracker returns to the stage until December 29 at the Boston Opera
House. Following its world premiere in 2012, the production gained record
breaking popularity and dazzled audiences with its fresh sets and costumes that
The New York Times hailed as, “elegant and theatrically striking.” This year’s
production features the full company and over 250 Boston Ballet School students,
along with the visionary designs of Robert Perdziola.
Artistic Director
Mikko Nissinen and Robert Perdziola chose to set the new production in the early
1800s, in what many know as the Jane Austen era. Over 350 costumes were created,
each handmade and custom painted to match Perdziola’s exquisite designs. The
innovative sets contain extensive amounts of moving scenery, making the entire
production a truly magical experience. This was Perdziola’s first commission
from Boston Ballet. Wow!
“I couldn’t be more thrilled with the new
production,” says Nissinen. “It’s a sensational journey for those experiencing
it for the first time, and for those who have been coming to The
Nutcracker for generations.”
The 43-performances will feature 11
different casts, showcasing the vast talent within the Company, and providing
many opportunities for dancers to shine in Soloist and Principal roles. Boston
Ballet’s newest additions to the roster, Principal Dancers Petra Conti and Eris
Nezha, will make their company debuts in The Nutcracker. The couple
will perform the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and The Nutcracker Prince, as well as
the Snow Queen and King. Each performance will be accompanied by P.I.
Tchaikovsky’s renowned score, performed by the Boston Ballet
Orchestra.
Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker is based on the
libretto by Alexandre Dumas père titled The Tale of the Nutcracker,
which is adapted from E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse
King. The story 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 magically transforms into a handsome prince, who leads her through an
enchanted forest and on to the Nutcracker Prince’s Kingdom. This timeless
classic is presented by State Street Corporation.
The beautiful Boston Opera House (just seeing this venue is a worth it!) is host to this production until December 29, 2013.
About The Boston Ballet
Boston Ballet’s
internationally acclaimed performances of classical, neo-classical, and
contemporary ballets, combined with a dedication to world class dance education
and community outreach programs have made the institution a leader in its field,
with a 50 year history of promoting excellence and access to dance. In addition
to the brilliant programming for the 2013-2014 season, Boston Ballet will
celebrate its 50th anniversary by launching a micro-site featuring 50 years of
Boston Ballet in photos. Throughout the duration of the season, a limited
edition souvenir program featuring never-before-seen Company photography will be
sold. As an exciting new initiative, Boston Ballet will be reaching out to
Company dancers of the past 50 years for an alumni weekend celebration March
14-16, 2014. Don't miss it!
Boston Ballet maintains a diverse repertoire, ranging from
timeless classics such as Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty (amazing!) and
Giselle, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, and a rich collection
of Balanchine choreography to cutting edge contemporary works by Resident
Choreographer Jorma Elo and the visionary Jiří Kylián. I took my daughter to the Snow Queen one year, let's just say, I wept - it was so beautiful and special!
How to Buy Tickets:
- Online. 24 hours at www.bostonballet.org
- Phone. 617.695.6955
- In Person. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, Mon–Fri, 9:30am-5pm and on performance days on Sat and Sun, 11am – 4pm.
- Group Sales. Tickets for 10 or more people are available by phone at 617.695.6955. Prices. Season ballets start at $29 and The Nutcracker start at $35.
Stay Connected on Social Media
- Instagram (awesome behind the scenes photos my kids really enjoy!)
Giveaway Information and Rules
- We are giving away 2 tickets for December 28, 2013 @ 7:30 pm at the Opera House, Boston, Mass.
- To win, leave a comment on our BLOG or FACEBOOK PAGE telling us why you would like to go to the Nutcracker in our comments section below.
- Winner is chosen by random.org. Giveaways open to US residents only 21+ only. Winner must reply within 24 hours or new winner will be drawn.
- Please don't leave your email address within the comment! We will announce the winner on the BLOG on Wednesday, December 18th 2013.
- Contest closes on December 18th 2013.
Disclosure: The giveaway tickets are provided by Boston Ballet!
I would love to take at least one of my daughter's to the Nutcracker this year. I think, in particular, my 6 year old daughter who takes 4 different dance classes (including ballet) and is performing in her dance school's version of the Nutcracker in a couple weeks.
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! Pick me! I took my daughter, Emmy, to the see Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker when she was almost 4 years old. Too young. She doesn't remember any of it. However, I remember how magical it was and would LOVE to share that with her again.
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! PIck me! I took my daughter, Emmy, to Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker when she was almost 4 years old. Too young. She doesn't remember any of it. However, I remember all of the magic! I would LOVE to take her again.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win these for my daughter and I! she is 11 and the "magic" of Christmas is still with her, as she is on the fence about Santa this year. I would love to take her while she still has the magic in her heart! Thank you- and Happy Holidays to all!
ReplyDeleteThe comment says it is coming from my husband's profile- but it is I, Dana Fagerquist! Ha Ha!
I am not entering, we just attended on Tuesday night. OMG! Phenomenal - the best. I saw in 2004 at the Wang, and the Opera House and this updated version are SO AMAZING. Happy Holidays and good luck to all!
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