As the holiday season begins, so does the season of "The Nutcracker." With music by Tchaikovsky and magical characters like sugar plum fairies and snow flakes brought to life on stage, the classic ...

This week, we’ve got "A New England Nutcracker," presented by the New Bedford Ballet. Plus, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is getting festive and presenting their Holiday Pops. We've also ...

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 ...

The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so successful.

BOSTON - An instantly recognizable character in the Boston Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker only appears for a few minutes in the first act, but the bear is a real crowd pleaser.

JEFFREY BROWN: On a recent night at the Boston Opera House, audiences braved New England's chill for a beloved Christmas tradition presented by the Boston Ballet. "The Nutcracker," with music by ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. This week, we’ve got "A New England Nutcracker," presented by the New Bedford Ballet. Plus, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is getting ...

If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River ...