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Boston Ballet's ‘The Nutcracker' to Air on NECN
For the first time, Boston Ballet will bring Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker to homes across New England through a broadcast partnership with NBC10 Boston. The beloved holiday ballet will be broadcast as a one-hour special excerpted from the 2019 production, with featured narration by Hoda Kotb (TODAY) and Colton Bradford (NBC10 Boston’s The Hub Today) as Drosselmeier. The broadcast also features local...
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Parenting Kids Who Reach for The Stars; Chatting With the Mom of a Child in the Boston Ballet
We’re getting ready for a special broadcast of Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker”, presented by Primark. To help us get in the spirit, Maria talks to the mom of a young dancer. Be sure to watch “The Nutcracker” on NBC10 Boston on November 28th at 7pm. Hood Eggnog and PNC Bank are also broadcast sponsors.
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The Primark and Boston Ballet Sweepstakes
Official Rules November 23, 2020—December 5, 2020 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void in WBTS, NECN, and WNEU Geographic Viewing Area and where prohibited. The Primark and Boston Ballet Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) will begin on November 23, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. ET and end on December 5, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. ET…
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Top Boston Ballet Dancers Share a ‘Reverie' to Inspire Creativity During Lockdown
When Boston’s cultural institutions started closing their doors to the public in March, Lia Cirio was rehearsing her leading role in Jorma Elo’s “Carmen” on the stage of the Boston Opera House. She was working with the other dancers in the Boston Ballet when Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen came in the theater, telling the company that Carmen “was over”...
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Boston Ballet to Suspend Rest of Spring Season Due to Coronavirus
Boston Ballet has announced on Thursday that it would suspend the rest of the spring season due to the coronavirus outbreak. Artistic director Mikko Nissinen said in a statement that the decision comes in accordance with Gov. Charlie Baker’s most recent stay-home order issued on Tuesday, asking residents to practice social distancing through May 4. Nissinen said the plan is…
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Boston Ballet Costume Team Takes Great Pride in Work
There’s of course the auditions and rehearsals, but the costumes are as important as anything else. The Boston Ballet unveiled new costumes for the “Nutcracker” seven years ago, and those costumes are lovingly cared for by the company’s costume shop. There are 350 costumes for the different casts, with 182 in every show. “I love fitting the kids,” said...
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Inside Look at Boston Ballet Costume Shop
The Boston Ballet unveiled new costumes for the “Nutcracker” seven years ago, and those costumes are lovingly cared for by the company’s costume shop.
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Behind the Scenes at the ‘Nutcracker' Tech Rehearsals
It’s tech rehearsal at the Opera House for Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Around 250 kids make up three different casts for the show, overseen by Ballet Mistress Melissa Reed. “The Nutcracker” is like a rite of passage for some kids, giving them their very first taste of performing. Here’s a behind the scenes look at what goes into these...
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Young Dancers Audition for Coveted Spots in Boston Ballet's ‘The Nutcracker'
‘The Nutcracker’ is a holiday tradition across the globe, with just about every major dance company performing it every year. But preparations begin months ahead of time, starting with the auditions. Here’s a sneak peek from when the young dancers at Boston Ballet tried to secure a coveted spot:
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Boston Calling Announces 2019 Lineup
The lineup for Boston Calling 2019 was released Thursday morning, featuring headliners Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott and Tame Impala. Other major acts include Odesza; Logic; Greta Van Fleet; Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals; Hozier; Janelle Monae; Brandi Carlile; Lord Huron; Sheck Wes; Rainbow Kitten Surprise; Christine and the Queens; Big Red Machine, an experimental collaboration between Justin Vernon...
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Boston Ballet Using TB12 Approach
The Boston Ballet is using a method pioneered by Tom Brady that focuses on strength and preventing injuries.
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Boston Calling 2019 Guide: Everything You Need to Know
More than 50 bands are set to rock the stages at Boston Calling 2019 this weekend. Major headliners, local acts and other forms of entertainment — in addition to some 30 food vendors from around the city — are all a part of the experience this year. Boston Calling 2019 lands on Memorial Day weekend from May 24 to 26 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston.
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10 Things to Look Forward to at the 10th Boston Calling
Check out the top 10 things to look forward to at this year’s Boston Calling music festival.
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Boston Ballet Debuts New Works by Forsythe
Boston Ballet’s spring season is kicking off with works by world renowned choreographer William Forsythe.
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The Business of Ballet
Boston Ballet Executive Director Max Hodges talks about the upcoming favorite — the Nutcracker — plus other major initiatives including efforts to get more female choreographers.
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When Ballet and Baseball Intersect
Max Hodges, executive director of the Boston Ballet, weighs in on the unique intersection of World Series baseball and ballet. She gives the inside story of the leaping catch and talks about ballet school, building an audience and the power of diversity.
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Leaping Into the Future of Boston Ballet
Max Hodges, the executive director of Boston Ballet, talks about a business competition that will help lead to future changes and innovation at the ballet.
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What Pride Week Means to Boston Ballet Principal Dancer
It is Boston Pride Week, with daily events focused on inclusion and diversity. For members of the LGBTQ community, like Boston Ballet’s principal dancer, John Lam, it takes on extra significance.