PASSING DOWN THE JOY
“I am a former 15-year student who performed in The Nutcracker for several years. My earliest theater memory is going to Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the age of 5. I have been going for 30 years. My husband and I started going the first year we dated. We always got black-tie ready for it. Now, I get to take my little girls, who are current Boston Ballet School students! The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without it!” –Kristen D.
“My BFF, my daughter and I have been going together since she was born, and she is now 7. We always take a photo together in front of the stage!” –Kim N.
“My husband and I went together every year starting when we were sophomores in college, up until he handed over his ticket to our daughter when she was 3. She’s accompanied me every year since, and she’s 9 now. She loves getting dressed up and going to dinner and getting hot chocolate, and then going to look at all the windows at Downtown Crossing (and we have now added a shopping stop at Primark to our list) before we go over to see the show. It’s one of our favorite traditions! And while we do all of this, my husband and our son go skating at Frog Pond and have their own fun!” –Kelly A.
LIFE-LONG MEMORIES
“I’ve been several times now to watch many of my students in various roles. It’s rather emotional to be seated in the audience remembering them first learning how to plié to watching them dance the role of Clara for three years in a row on the Opera House stage. Something I’ll remember forever.” –Brandi R.
“With my family, 19 years and counting. It’s a tradition I won’t let end! We usually go to Legal Crossing pre-show and take photos on the Common post-show. I always get Junior Mints before the show!” –Katerina K.
“27 years! Every year with my mom since I was 4. I always have afternoon tea with my mom after the performance.” –Anna R.
“I’ve been attending since 2003. My partner and I always get crowns! We’re 34. Never too old for a crown! We usually go to Sip afterwards. Sometimes there are dancers there.” –Rikki T.
“I love getting there early and seeing all the kids in their holiday best! I’ve been attending since I was a mouse in ’99.” –Bronwyn