Sensory Friendly & ASL “Nutcracker” with the Boston Ballet

Boston, December 5th, 2025, 1:30 p.m. performance. This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet.

* This one-of-a-kind performance has been abbreviated to a 64-minute run time plus a 30-minute intermission.

* The program will include favorites like the growing tree, the battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the snow scene, select Act II divertissements including Mother Ginger, The Waltz of the Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, plus so much more.

What to expect in the theater:

• The house lights will not be completely dark during the show.

• There will be no flashing or strobe lights.