Name: Winter Experience
Start: 2025-03-30T13:30:00
Location: Citizens Opera House

Boston is set to become a haven for classical music and ballet lovers with an array of performances celebrating the timeless works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. From the enchanting Nutcracker at the Citizens Opera House to the Dover Quartet's riveting performance at the New England Conservatory of Music, and the emotionally charged Swan Lake back at the Citizens Opera House, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the Winter Experience featuring Balanchine's Mozartiana, a neoclassical ballet set to Tchaikovsky's stunning Suite No.4, Mozartiana.

Celebrate Tchaikovsky in Boston: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Dover Quartet, and Winter Experience

Boston is all set to be swept away by the magic of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's timeless compositions. From the enchanting journey of 'The Nutcracker' at the Citizens Opera House, to the gripping tale of 'Swan Lake', these performances promise to captivate audiences. Adding to the musical feast is the Dover Quartet's recital at the New England Conservatory of Music, featuring Tchaikovsky's moving first string quartet. Also on stage is George Balanchine's 'Winter Experience', celebrating the beauty of Tchaikovsky's 'Mozartiana' at the Citizens Bank Opera House. Dive into this celebration of classical music and ballet in the heart of Boston!

A Tchaikovsky Extravaganza: Boston Celebrates with The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and More

Prepare to be transported into realms of enchantment and excitement at the Citizens Opera House as it showcases a spectacular season brimming with classics and timeless stories. From the whimsical adventures of 'Peter Pan' to the heart-tugging romance of 'Roméo et Juliette,' this season promises a diverse array of performances that cater to all tastes. The illustrious venue invites you to witness ballet masterpieces like 'Swan Lake' and comedic gems like 'Shucked,' ensuring a memorable experience for every theater lover. Join us as we delve into the captivating lineup set to grace the Boston stage.

A Symphony of Dreams: Citizens Opera House's Enchanting Season Lineup

This year, the Citizens Opera House in Boston promises a delightful parade of theatrical performances, offering everything from beloved family classics to innovative reinterpretations. Audiences can look forward to a thrilling journey with Peter Pan, the heartfelt humor of Funny Girl, the timeless love tragedies of Swan Lake and Roméo et Juliette, the comedic brilliance of Shucked and Book of Mormon, and much more. With a variety of musicals and ballets, 2025 is set to be a remarkable year for both seasoned theatergoers and newcomers alike.

Citizens Opera House's 2025 Season: A Spectacular Lineup of Musicals and Ballets

Get ready to be enthralled by an exciting lineup of performances at the Citizens Opera House in Boston. From the soulful neoclassical ballet of 'Winter Experience' to the hilarious antics of 'Shucked,' Boston's art scene is set to dazzle theater enthusiasts. As we continue through the year, acclaimed musicals like 'The Book of Mormon' and 'Back to the Future' will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Join us as we explore the vibrant tapestry of creativity and expression at each of these unforgettable events.

A Spectacular Journey Through Music and Dance at the Citizens Opera House

The Citizens Opera House in Boston, MA, is set to present an exciting lineup of events in 2025 that promises to entertain and inspire. From captivating ballets to award-winning musicals, the venue will showcase creative works by renowned artists and offer a variety of performances that cater to diverse tastes. Highlights include George Balanchine's 'Mozartiana', the Tony Award-winning musical 'Shucked', and the beloved classic 'Back to the Future: The Musical'. With such a diverse array of shows, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Citizens Opera House.

Citizens Opera House: A Year of Captivating Performances and Timeless Musicals

Citizens Opera House

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.

The Sound of Music

Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.”

Some Like It Hot

Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony®-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Kinky Boots is the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography. Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out. “There is no show hotter than Kinky Boots!” – CBS News

Kinky Boots

The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and JUSTIN LEVINE, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by JUSTIN LEVINE, choreography by RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN, and direction by Tony Award® winner DANYA TAYMOR. Entertainment Weekly says, "It has the power to inspire an entire generation." In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”

The Outsiders

Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Les Misérables

The Great Gatsby is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage. Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).

The Great Gatsby

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is more than a musical — it is a state of mind. © 2023 Global Creatures. Moulin Rouge® is a registered trademark of Moulin Rouge.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

George Balachine’s Mozartiana is a wonderful example of neoclassical ballet with an enchanting romantic feel. The beautifully musical choreography is set to P.I. Tchaikovsky’s Suite No.4, Mozartiana, and Op.61. Opening at the 1981 Tchaikovsky Festival, it was Balanchine’s third ballet set to the composer’s homage to Mozart and is one of the last ballets the choreographer created before his death in April 1983.

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