The Magic of the Nutcracker
The Magic of the
Nutcracker
Misa Kuranaga
as Clara in the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker. gene shiavone
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Dressing up in holiday outfits to see the Nutcracker Ballet Suite is a
cherished holiday tradition for many mothers and daughters. Sugarplums, fairies,
and dancing toys set the magical scene for little girls dreaming to be
ballerinas on stage. What would it be like, they also wonder, to receive a
Christmas gift that comes to life? As you plan this year's mother-daughter
tradition, we hope Bay State Parent Magazine's list of the area's performances
will be your best resource.
The Nutcracker: Albany Berkshire Ballet. Sat., Dec. 1, 3 & 7 p.m. & Sun., Dec. 2, 1
p.m, at the Collins Center for the Performing
Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd., Andover. Fri., Dec. 21, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. &
Sun., Dec. 22, 1 & 4:30 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield. Sat., Dec.
15 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, Springfield. Ticket prices range from
$9 - $33.50. Ticket info: 413-445-5382. www.berkshireballet.org.
The Nutcracker at the Opera House. Boston. Nov. 29 - Dec. 29. Check out the Nutcracker kids' page
online. 617-259-3400. www.bostonballet.com
Braintree Ballet Company's Nutcracker Ballet.
East Middle School, Braintree. Dec., 8, 2 & 7 p.m. and Dec., 9, 2
p.m. No children under 3, including infants, allowed. $17 all seats.
781-380-8856. www.braintreeballetcompany.com
2nd Annual Nutcracker Performance. Leominster
High, Leominster. Sun., Dec., 16 at 2 p.m. Performed by Lindsey's School of Dance in
Lancaster and Princeton Academy of Dance in Princeton. Free. Please bring a new,
unwrapped toy to donate to WHEAT Community Center in Clinton for less fortunate
families. 978-534-3545 or 978-464-2402.
Dance Prism's The Nutcracker. Nov. 25, Bristol
Community College, Fall River. 1 & 5 p.m.; Dec. 2, Westford
Academy, 1 & 5 p.m; Dec. 9, Mechanics Hall, Worcester, 1 & 5 p.m.; Dec.
15, J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd.,
Andover, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m, (Also Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m.). An exciting cast of
dancers who join the production from six states, colorful costumes, lively
choreography, and falling snow, a reindeer drawn sleigh, and a magically growing
Christmas tree. A$22, C/Sr.$16. Tickets: 978-371-1038. www.danceprism.com
2007 Boston Dance Company. Fri., Dec. 21, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m at Worcester State College,
Worcester.. Also Wed. Dec. 20, Collins Center,
Andover, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Ticket info: 617-491-8615. www.bostondancecompany.net
Ballet Arts Worcester. Clark University, Atwood Hall, 950 Main St., Worcester. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2 &
7 p.m. Ticket Info: 508-791-3233. or www.balletartsworcester.com
