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        Attending the Ballet

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        Boston Ballet Box Office
        19 Clarendon Street
        Boston, MA 02116

        Non-Performance weeks: M-F 9:30am - 5pm
        Performance weeks: M-F 9:30am – 5pm and Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm

        Boston Ballet Box Office: 617.695.6955
        Fax: 617.695.6954
        Group Sales: 617.695.6955
        General Information: 617.695.6950
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        Email: tickets@bostonballet.org

        The Boston Opera House 
        539 Washington Street, Boston, MA  02111 

        The Boston Opera House Box Office Hours 

        Performance weeks only:
        Mon - Sat, 11am - 5pm (until 7:30pm on show days)
        Sun, 11am – 4pm (until 5:30pm on Nutcracker show days)

        Please note that the Boston Ballet Box Office is closed on these days: 
        2011: July 4, September 5, October 10, November 24, December 25 and 26
        2012: January 2, January 16, February 20, April 16, and May 28 

        THEATRE INFORMATION

        The Boston Opera House 539 Washington Street, Boston, MA  02111 

        • The official website for the Opera House is: www.BostonOperaHouseOnline.com
        • There is no ATM in the Boston Opera House. All concessions and merchandise take debit/credit card and accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. The closest ATM is located on La Fayette Street and is a Citizen’s Bank Branch.
        • The Coat Check is located on the Grand Lobby level near the entrance to the theatre.
        • Restrooms are located in the Lower Lobby and Mezzanine Levels. ADA accessible restrooms are located in the Lower Lobby level.
        • Booster seats are located on each level of the theatre (Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony). Please ask an usher for a booster seat, and they will provide one or direct you to the nearest location to obtain one.
        • Merchandise from the Boston Ballet Shop can be purchased at the Opera House during performances.

        Curtain Times for 2011-2012 Season
        Always check your tickets for performance times

        Matinee performances begin at 1pm
        Evening performances begin at 7:30pm with the exception of Sunday evening performances of The Nutcracker which begin at 5:30pm

        PERFORMANCE POLICIES

        Theatre Etiquette

        • Please remember to turn off cellular phones, paging devices, and digital watches before taking your seat. Photography or videotaping of any kind is strictly forbidden. 
        • Light snacks and beverages are available for your enjoyment in the lobby during intermission.
        • There is no dress code. 
        • Performances begin promptly. In consideration of all audience members, once the curtain goes up, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management.

        Late seating policy:
        Performances begin promptly. In consideration of all audience members, once the curtain goes up, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management.

        Re-seating policy:
        Once the curtain goes up, if you leave the theatre for any reason, you shall not be allowed to return to your ticketed seat for the remainder of the act. Re-seating will be at the discretion of management.

        Children at the Ballet

        • Boston Ballet welcomes children and families to our performances. Many children can remain quiet, attentive, and seated for a performance, but you know your child best. Please call the Box Office for suggestions about appropriate productions for children.
        • The Nutcracker is recommended for children of all ages.
        • Everyone who enters the theater must have a ticket; lap sitting is not permitted.
        • No persons under two years of age are allowed in the theatre.

        Weather Emergency

        • Boston Ballet rarely cancels performances due to weather conditions.
        • Please assume that the performance will go on as scheduled, and allow yourself extra time to arrive at the theatre.
        • In the event of a weather emergency, you may contact the Boston Ballet Hotline at 617.456.6230.

        ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
         
        • Boston Ballet is committed to providing access for audience members with disabilities.
        • We offer the following services to patrons:
          • Wheelchair Accessibility 
          • The Boston Opera House has an elevator that stops on all levels.
          • Wheelchair seating is available through the Boston Ballet box office in person, by phone at 617.695.6955 or at the Boston Opera House on Boston Ballet performance dates only beginning two hours prior to the first curtain of the day.
          • Theatre is equipped with an infrared sound enhancement system.
          • Headsets are available at no extra charge in the main lobby

        Photo by Gene Schiavone.

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