‘The Nutcracker’ opens at Strand Theatre on Friday

Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” will be back at the Strand Theatre for a string of ten shows over the next two weekends.

Performances will take place this Friday, Dec.13, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec.14, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sun., Dec.15, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Next weekend’s performances will follow the same schedule, with performances taking place Fri., Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 22, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Jose Mateo’s Nutcracker, which first premiered in Boston in 1988, is the longest running production of the classic tale in New England. Over the years, it has distinguished itself as one of the first versions anywhere to focus on the dancing, creating a visually stunning and stimulating experience fit for Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. 

Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase online at ballettheatre.org/nutcracker.


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