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Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker, Boch Center Shubert Theatre Dec 14 - 22, 2024. Times vary. $29-$69 Now at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre.

City Ballet of Boston is excited to present Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker! Boston’s original holiday classic will be back for its 20th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Fusing Tchaikovsky’s classic score with Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation, Urban Nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th Century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlik

e their own. Urban Nutcracker delivers classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step, and a few other surprises that will have your family at the edge of their seats. The diversity Urban Nutcracker delivers in dance and music is matched by the diversity of performers you will see on the stage. Urban Nutcracker is a reflection and celebration of our multi-cultural communities brought to life by passionate and talented dancers and performers of all colors, creeds, sexual orientations and experiences. As they share the stage, your imagination will be illuminated with the hope of a more inclusive world. And the diversity you will see on the stage is reflected in the audience, giving members an opportunity to share a part of their holiday season in a multi-cultural environment where all we share outshines our few differences. Urban Nutcracker delivers the very cutting edge of dance and music collaboration sure to inspire a new generation of enthusiasts and warm your body and soul this winter! Constantly innovating to bring you the latest in dance and live music while staying true to the spirit of the Nutcracker, this year’s Urban Nutcracker adds spectacular new dimensions including updated choreography, costumes and surprise guest walk-on roles!

05/19/2026

Every dancer on stage started somewhere.

At City Ballet of Boston, we make sure the path from first class to final bow is open to all — through scholarships, professional training, and community performances across the city.

The Friends Circle is our community of annual supporters who fund exactly that: the training, scholarships, and programs that keep dance accessible to all.

This spring, your donation goes twice as far. Thanks to a $10,000 matching gift, every contribution is matched dollar for dollar.

Join the Friends Circle and sustain the work that makes the Urban Nutcracker — and every dancer in it — possible.

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04/24/2026

The holidays wouldn't be complete without it. 🎄

Anthony Williams' URBAN NUTCRACKER is back — returning to the Shubert Theatre for the 2026 holiday season, December 12–20, and tickets are on sale now!

This modern Boston classic weaves together the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the timeless music of Tchaikovsky, bringing winter scenes of present-day downtown Boston to life through classical ballet, tap, hip hop, flamenco, jazz, and more.

Whether it's your first time at the show or your fifteenth, there's nothing quite like it. We hope to see you this December. 🩰

04/22/2026

Every duckling needs a place to dance. Happy Earth Day from the Urban Nutcracker Duckling Dancers! 🌎🐥

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12/30/2025

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Email from City Ballet of Boston Last chance to support this season of dance December 2025 City Ballet of Boston - a place where every dancer belongs As 2025 ends, so begins a new year of dancers’ h

12/24/2025

✨ Special Thanks ✨

Huge thank you to Anthony Williams, Founder & Artistic Director of City Ballet of Boston, and the Boch Center for generously donating 60 tickets to the to experience the Urban Nutcracker at the Shubert Theatre.

For many of our 640+ members in recovery, this was their first time experiencing live dance in a professional theater—making Sunday night a truly unforgettable milestone. Our community was inspired by the dancers’ athleticism and the dynamic mix of ballet, hip-hop, and tap, especially seeing Boston landmarks like Fenway Park, the Public Garden, and Revere Beach woven into the performance.

Thank you for an inclusive, meaningful evening and for your continued commitment to diversity through dance. 💙

12/21/2025

✨ "Very Entertaining."
✨"A great family event."
✨ "Full of creativity and innovation."

Audiences are loving Urban Nutcracker! Tickets still available for our 5:30pm show. Don't miss out!

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Samantha for making their Urban Nutcracker debut in Boston! 🩰✨ Read more about her journey and this exciting milestone in the article below.

PAWTUCKET – Hailed as a contemporary holiday classic, Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker” will feature a dancer from Pawtucket’s Creative Hope Academy of Dance, Samantha Nicoleau, during its run at the

12/18/2025

Join us tomorrow, December 19, for a special LGBTQ+ inclusive performance of Urban Nutcracker, featuring guest artists Patty Bo***ée, Boston-based drag queen, and Peter Gwizdała of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Celebrate with us and experience Urban Nutcracker in all its color, pride, and holiday magic!

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12/17/2025

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Urban Nutcracker, we invite you to be a part of this transformative journey. Your support to City Ballet of Boston not only provides scholarships and training but also creates pathways for diverse young dancers to thrive in their careers. Every contribution matters, from new leotards to community performances. Let's ensure that diversity in dance is not just a dream, but a reality. Join us in making a difference!
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Email from City Ballet of Boston A place where everyone belongs December 2025 What Your Support Makes Possible! This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker, whi

12/13/2025

Clips from last night's dress rehearsal. Happy Opening, Urban Nutcracker!

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