Cirque Nutcracker

A holiday favorite returns with a thrilling twist. Troupe Vertigo joins your BSO for an exhilarating take on The Nutcracker, where dazzling acrobatics, expressive movement, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score collide. A festive, high-flying spectacle perfect for families and holiday tradition-makers alike.

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s original The Nutcracker score is performed complete and uncut, preserving the ballet’s full musical arc and orchestral richness.
• Each musical number is paired with live acrobatics onstage, giving the eye something new to follow while the orchestra drives the momentum.
• The score unfolds in short, colorful scenes, making it easy to stay engaged and especially welcoming for younger listeners and first-time concertgoers.

• Approximate run time: 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission.
• Children are welcome, ages 5+ recommended.
• Late seating is not guaranteed, and will happen at the discretion of the front of house manager.
• Some Pops concerts include amplified sound, lighting effects, or visual elements.
• Come as you are. You'll see anything from casual to cocktail, and even some fits inspired by the evening's theme.