Synopsis
Act I
- A Christmas celebration is underway at the Stahlbaum home.
Godfather Drosselmeyer gives the little girl Masha (Clara in some stories) an adorable toy nutcracker. One night, all the toys come alive. The nutcracker fights the Mouse King with his army of tin soldiers. Masha helps defeat the evil magic.
Act II
- The Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince. Together, they travel to the magical city of Confiturenburg (the Kingdom of Sweets), where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them and treats them to festive dances from around the world (such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy).
Show Details: Choreographed by Mikko Nissinen with music by Tchaikovsky, performed live by the Boston Ballet Orchestra. The runtime is approximately 2 hours, with one intermission.
Venue: Citizens Opera House. Address: 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
