A mesmerizing Nutcracker from Boston Ballet

The only thing better than The Nutcracker is the laughter and awe erupting in a theater packed full of delighted children. Mikko Nissinen's production of The Nutcracker is a seamless production balancing artistic sophistication with innocent playfulness. The dancers of Boston Ballet bring Nissinen's whimsical vision to life for all to enjoy, but wisely keep kids—their most important and inspired constituency—in mind. A rich air of the Regency Period dresses the classic Christmas tale set to Tch

The only thing better than The Nutcracker is the laughter and awe erupting in a theater packed full of delighted children. Mikko Nissinen's production of The Nutcracker is a seamless production balancing artistic sophistication with innocent playfulness. The dancers of Boston Ballet bring Nissinen's whimsical vision to life for all to enjoy, but wisely keep kids—their most important and inspired constituency—in mind. A rich air of the Regency Period dresses the classic Christmas tale set to Tch…