Spotlight: Getting Ready for The Nutcracker - Boston Ballet

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Spotlight: Getting Ready for The Nutcracker

Peek inside the prep for Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker and get ready for the magic to unfold on stage.

The Boston Opera House buzzes with behind-the-scenes preparations before the curtain opens on The Nutcracker. From the sparkling sets and costumes to the final moments backstage, get swept away in the magical making of this beloved holiday tradition.

Video by Ernesto Galan

BEHIND THE SCENES

Spotlight: Getting Ready for The Nutcracker

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