Jose Mateo's THE NUTRACKER Opens 11/27 at Strand Theatre

As part of the Company's 30th Anniversary Season, José Mateo Ballet Theatre presents its treasured production of The Nutcracker at two of Boston 's finest theatres. After 15 years the Company makes its triumphant return to The Cutler Majestic Theatre (Nov.27-December 6) and for the fifth consecutive season returns to The Strand Theatre in Dorchester (Dec.11-20) with a new extended run. Both theatres provide the perfect venue for a refreshed version of Mateo's 28th annual production of the holiday classic featuring wondrous NEW sets and costumes.New theatre. New sets. New costumes. Same warmth and tradition of Mateo's timeless classic!

"Our production is one of the area's longest running versions of the world's most popular ballet, and this year will combine the best of time-honored traditions with brand new elements and surprises," says Artistic Director José Mateo. "We are particularly proud to offer an affordable presentation in the Theatre District and in Dorchester which allows us to continue our work to make ballet accessible to more audiences."

Once home to Mateo's Nutcracker for almost a decade in the 90's, the long-awaited return to the Cutler Majestic is an important milestone in the organization's history. "We are absolutely delighted that José Mateo Ballet Theatre will be returning to the Cutler Majestic," says David Dower, Vice President of the Office of the Arts and Artistic Director of ArtsEmerson. "We are determined to balance our own program of putting the world on stage through ArtsEmerson with a commitment to access for local treasures. This holiday season will be a complete reflection of this commitment in action and we're glad for the opportunity to support JMBT in this way."

In celebration of the return to The Cutler Majestic and the added performances at The Strand, this year's Nutcracker production will feature new elements including new sets and costumes by noted scenic designer Laura C. McPherson. http://www.mcphersonscenicdesign.com/about.htm

Choreographed by Artistic Director José Mateo, and inspired by Tchaikovsky's glorious score, Mateo's 'Nutcracker' brings Clara's dream world to life with festive sets, sumptuous costumes, and spectacular dancing. Over 200 children, ages 6-18 from throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire , join Ballet Theatre's skilled company dancers as Party Children, Mice, Soldiers, Polichinelles, Cherubs, and Angels. It is the only professional Nutcracker production in the area to hold open auditions for students outside of its own school.

Nutcracker Tickets

Tickets for both theaters: $75, $52, $40, $20