The Nutcracker

Herr Drosselmeier

Spotlight: Drosselmeier in The Nutcracker

Get Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili’s perspective on dancing the role of Drosselmeier in Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker.

Video by Ernesto Galan

 

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Spotlight: Snow Queen

Get a dancer's perspective on The Nutcracker from the wings.

Spotlight: Snow Queen

Boston Ballet's Principal Dancer Lia Cirio takes you behind-the-scenes for a dancer's perspective on The Nutcracker from the wings.
Video by Ernesto Galan

Boston Ballet's Principal Dancer Lia Cirio takes you behind-the-scenes for a dancer's perspective on The Nutcracker from the wings.
Video by Ernesto Galan

Spotlight: Clara's Enchanted Journey

Follow Clara on her magical adventure to the Kingdom of the Nutcracker Prince where her wildest dreams come to life.

Spotlight: Clara's Enchanted Journey

The clock strikes midnight, a tree magically grows, and a young girl is transformed by her enchanted adventure to the Kingdom of the Nutcracker Prince. Join Clara on a remarkable journey that will leave you wondering, was it all a dream?

Video by Ernesto Galan

The clock strikes midnight, a tree magically grows, and a young girl is transformed by her enchanted adventure to the Kingdom of the Nutcracker Prince. Join Clara on a remarkable journey that will leave you wondering, was it all a dream?

Video by Ernesto Galan

Spotlight: Ji Young Chae as Dew Drop

Get Principal Dancer Ji Young Chae’s perspective on performing the dazzling role of Dew Drop in The Nutcracker.

Spotlight: Ji Young Chae as Dew Drop

Principal Dancer Ji Young Chae shares her magical memories of performing the role of Dew Drop in The Nutcracker. Discover how she feels in the exhilarating moments before stepping on stage to lead the March of the Flowers.   

Video by Ernesto Galan

Principal Dancer Ji Young Chae shares her magical memories of performing the role of Dew Drop in The Nutcracker. Discover how she feels in the exhilarating moments before stepping on stage to lead the March of the Flowers.   

Video by Ernesto Galan

Spotlight: Nutcracker Prince vs. Mouse King

Go behind the scenes as the Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King get ready for the season's biggest showdown.

Spotlight: Nutcracker Prince vs. Mouse King

In a battle between the Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King, who will prevail? Watch their long-standing rivalry play out as they train for their epic face-off and the ultimate prize—possession of the Castle of the Snow King and Queen.

In a battle between the Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King, who will prevail? Watch their long-standing rivalry play out as they train for their epic face-off and the ultimate prize—possession of the Castle of the Snow King and Queen.

Spotlight: Sugar Plum Fairy

Principal Dancer Ashley Ellis on what the role of Sugar Plum Fairy means to her. 

Spotlight: Sugar Plum Fairy

"There's just something about this ballet that's extra special." - Ashley Ellis
Go behind the scenes with Principal Dancer Ashley Ellis as she shares the magic that goes into bringing the Sugar Plum Fairy to life. 
Video by Ernesto Galan 

"There's just something about this ballet that's extra special." - Ashley Ellis
Go behind the scenes with Principal Dancer Ashley Ellis as she shares the magic that goes into bringing the Sugar Plum Fairy to life. 
Video by Ernesto Galan 

The audience connection to the art is what truly brings it to life.

Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director
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