Founded in 1963 as an answer to the great ballet companies of San Francisco and New York, the Boston Ballet was the first of its kind in New England and has since become one of the most acclaimed companies in the world. Based out of the Boston Opera House, the Boston Ballet has been mesmerizing audiences for more than 50 years with a repertoire that spans from cherished 19th-century classics to cutting-edge new work. Between October and June, the company puts on a range of diverse pieces that feature top talent from across the globe, as well as their annual production of The Nutcracker. Grab tickets to experience the beauty, poise, artistry, and emotion of the Boston Ballet.
Roughly 16 years after its founding, the Boston Ballet opened the Boston Ballet School, which has grown from humble beginnings to a full-fledged program serving thousands of students at 3 facilities in and around Boston. In 1980, the ballet became the first American dance company to perform in China and, later that decade, the first to perform at the annual Bessie Awards. It was also the first major company to commission works from renowned contemporary choreographers such as Mark Morris, Susan Marshall, Elisa Monte, and Helen Pickett.
Today, the Boston Ballet is comprised of more than 60 dancers of 16 nationalities, representing the highest caliber of international talent on the stage. The company’s broad repertoire combines timeless favorites like Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and La Sylphide with contemporary versions of classics like Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake. Pair these with innovative new works by modern choreographers and no it’s no surprise why the New York Times hailed the company’s repertoire as “one of the most eclectic in the country.” With tickets to the Boston Ballet, let yourself get swept by the moving music, impeccable choreography, and dazzling sets.
