Must-See Holiday Events in Boston, Massachusetts

Every year certain holiday events in Boston capture the hearts and minds of local residents, families and visitors. This could be your first time or fifth time attending one of these must-see holiday events in Boston. It is events and performances like these that can infuse your winter months with holiday revelry and joy.

Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker
Dates: December Nov. 29-Dec. 29, 2007

For the 40th consecutive year, the Boston Ballet will perform the holiday classic tale of "The Nutcracker." The performance features the traditional Tchaikovsky score, 200 plus children from the Boston Ballet School, and the Boston Ballet Orchestra. There are also some changes to the second act, and a new set which accommodates the dancers, giving them more room to dance.

There are ticket packages available for families and groups. Evening performances run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30[m. There are also matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, with the noon performances on Friday, December 14, 2007 and Friday, December 21, 2007. Sunday shows are at 5:30pm. Here is the complete schedule.

The Boston Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. For more information please call (617) 259-3400.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Dates: December 11, 2007 through December 23, 2007

The New Repertory Theatre performs an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, in an all-ages show. Tickets range from $30 to $55. Arsenal Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472. For more information please call 617-923-0100.

Holiday Pops
Dates: December 10, 2007 through December 27, 2007

The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs their traditional concert of Holiday Pops.
Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, in Boston, Massachusetts 02115. For more information please call 617-266-1492.

Langston Hughes' Black Nativity
Dates: December 1, 2007 through December 17, 2007