The Nutcracker Ballet South of Boston Performances 2016
The Nutcracker Ballet – it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. And while the Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker is the most traditional of them all, choices for South Shore families are numerous: traditional performances to modern interpretations, full-length, lavish productions to less traditional versions. 
Below is a list of South Shore -area performances of the Tchaikovsky holiday classic, coming to multiple stages in the coming weeks.
The International Ballet School of Norwell
The International Ballet School of Norwell will be performing 2 shows of the Nutcracker at Hingham Middle School Saturday . December . 10th at 6 pm and Sunday December . 11th at 2 pm Ticket astart at $35 and can be purchased in advanced
Braintree Ballet
The Braintree Ballet Company Proudly presents it’s 19th season of the Nutcracker for 3 performances Saturday December 10th 2pm & 7pm and Sunday December 11th 2pm at East Junior High in Braintree. Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door if available Cash only at the door
South Shore Ballet Company Hanover High school
The four performances of The Nutcracker are Saturday, Dec. 17th at 1 p.m. and 6.p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18th at 1 pm. and 6pm. Performances will be at Hanover High school . All seats are reserved. Tickets are $20
José Mateo’s The Nutcracker: Magical New Production
Returning to the Theatre District after more than 10 years and boasting all-new sets and costumes, José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker at Boston’s Cutler Majestic is poised to bring back cherished memories, as well as to introduce a new generation to this magical production. This beloved holiday dance, set to Tchaikovsky’s masterful score, tells the story of a young girl who receives a nutcracker as a Christmas Eve gift and who dreams of an enchanted adventure full of excitement, romance and plenty of Sugar Plum Fairies.
The Nutcracker: Holiday Classic From Commonwealth Ballet
Leap through the holidays with the accomplished dancers of Commonwealth Ballet and guest artists, as they frolic, battle and dance to Tchaikovsky’s majestic score. The timeless tale of The Nutcracker follows young Clara, who receives a nutcracker soldier as a gift and has a magical dream that her toy comes to life. Together they experience a grand adventure that takes them through an epic battle with the Rat King, through the beautiful Snow Forest to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of Sweets. Start — or continue — a family tradition full of laughter, magic and wonder with The Nutcracker at Regis College Fine Arts Center.
The Nutcracker: José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s Production of Holiday Fave
Experience the magic of a holiday tradition as José Mateo Ballet Theatre brings its beloved production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the Strand Theatre for its 10th season. Get swept up in the fantastical story of Clara, who dreams that her toy nutcracker comes to life and takes her on an adventure to the Land of Sweets. Together they battle the evil Mouse King and dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy. This enchanting ballet is the perfect holiday treat and a great introduction for the whole family into the world of ballet.