Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights
Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights is Grand Kyiv Ballet’s visually immersive reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. The production retains the familiar Christmas story while presenting it through glowing costumes, imaginative lighting, contemporary design, movement, and sound, creating a series of scenes intended to feel like living works of art.
The performance features world-class dancers and combines the emotional depth of the traditional ballet with a bold, contemporary visual spectacle at Boston’s historic Emerson Colonial Theatre.
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Showtime: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116
Presented by: Grand Kyiv Ballet
Genre: Dance
Tickets: Price not available
Ticket details: Every audience member, including children, must have a ticket. Up to nine guests may be included in a single transaction. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the box office on performance days; all-in pricing, including fees, applies at each point of sale. E-tickets are generally emailed shortly after purchase, though delivery can take up to 48 hours. Will Call tickets can be collected from the box office.
Ages: All ages are admitted. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Door times: Doors are expected to open approximately one hour before the performance begins.
Arrival and security: Guests are advised to arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime for bag inspection and security screening. Bags larger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches must be checked, and all bags may be searched.
Accessibility: The theatre provides step-free access, wheelchair access, and accessible toilets. Emerson Colonial Theatre also offers sensory bags at no cost through its KultureCity partnership. These bags include noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, a feeling thermometer, and a KCVIP badge; guests can borrow one at the House Manager’s podium by leaving an identification document.
Transportation: The theatre is within walking distance of the Boylston and Arlington Green Line stations, Chinatown Station on the Orange Line, and Park Street Station on the Red and Green Lines.
Parking: Nearby options include 200 Stuart Street Garage, which offers a special rate of $25 for entry from midnight through 4:00 PM or $15 from 4:00 PM through midnight when booked online in advance; Boston Common Garage, with rates starting at $14 per hour on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and a $14 flat rate during weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays; and 47 Boylston Street Garage, which offers an $18 prepaid rate with the promo code ParkColonial.
Venue amenities: The theatre has on-site bars, signature snacks, and in-seat delivery.
Late arrival: Late seating depends on the performance. When permitted, latecomers may be seated at management’s discretion during an appropriate break.
Photography and recording: Photography and video recording are not permitted during the performance unless expressly authorized.
Food and prohibited items: Outside food and beverages are not allowed, except that guests with medically required food should speak with staff about accommodations. Professional cameras and video equipment, flashlights, laser pointers, weapons, fireworks, noise-making devices, and illegal substances are also prohibited.
Re-entry: Re-entry is determined by the production and may involve a holding period or be refused. Guests should consult an usher before leaving.
Refunds and exchanges: Ticket purchases are final, although purchasers receive a refund if the performance is cancelled. Exchanges to another performance of the same production may be possible when applicable and subject to availability, a per-ticket fee, and a request made at least 48 hours before the event.