An instantly recognizable character in the Boston Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker may only appear for a few minutes ...

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited ...

A look at what goes into playing the signature bear in "The Nutcracker." Tech trick: How to tell who’s calling when you don’t ...

The Boston Ballet's Director of Costumes, Howard Merlin, explains how the bear costume is cleaned for the Nutcracker ...

We've compiled a list of all the Christmas plays, concerts and events happening in the Boston, MA area this holiday season ...

This weekend, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) ushers in the wonder of the holidays with its beloved Nutcracker, featuring Boston Ballet stars Haley Schwan and Patrick Yocum. A magical carousel transports ...

From ice skating to shopping to seeing Christmas lights, Massachusetts has lots of options for a day trip this holiday season.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, ...

I’ve never seen a Nutcracker that features grown mice that really do look like enlarged rodents, but then who individually display comedic personalities. It’s a testament to Boston Ballet’s ...

As December starts, calendars start to fill with holiday events and family engagements, which can fill the season with stress instead of cheer. Looking to get away from all the tree decorating and ...

Looking for a holiday family outing that will put everyone in the spirit? Luckily, Massachusetts has plenty of festive attractions perfect for a day trip. From adventuring on the ice skating rink ...

It's performed by ballet companies throughout the world. While Boston Ballet is known for its "Nutcracker" performances, many MetroWest-based dance companies put on their own performances closer ...