Boston Ballet 2026-2027 Season, Shows, Reviews

byCherilyn J. Lee

January 1, 2020 - Updated on May 25, 2026

Boston Ballet

♦ Location: Boston, Massachussets – United States

♦ Artistic Director: Mikko Nissinen

♦ Orchestra: Boston Ballet Orchestra

♦ Affiliated School: Boston Ballet School

♦ Founded in 1963 by Virginia Williams

♦ Official Website of Boston Ballet

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Boston Ballet 2026-2027 Season

The Boston Ballet 2026-2027 season features the classical full-length story ballets The Nutcracker, Coppélia, and Cinderella, a triple-bill dedicated to Balanchine’s ballets, and two programs of contemporary works.

“This season is a celebration of the joy and vitality of live performance. In a world that often pulls us apart, we invite audiences to come together – to experience the exhilaration, beauty, and shared humanity that only live dance can offer.

From visionary contemporary works by today’s most sought-after choreographers to breathtaking classical masterworks, this season showcases the extraordinary range, depth, and artistry of Boston Ballet at its finest.”

Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director of Boston Ballet

Lasha Khozashvili to Retire at the End of 2025-2025 Season

On May 21, 2026, Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announced the retirement of Principal Dancer Lasha Khozashvili after sixteen years with the company. Khozashvili’s final bow on June 7 will be taken as Prince Desire in Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty.

“I am filled with gratitude as I reflect on my career with Boston Ballet. For 16 seasons, this Company has given me countless opportunities to grow as an artist and perform some of the most meaningful roles of my career. This entire journey has taught me perseverance, humility, and the importance of never backing down. I will always carry the support of this community with me and feel proud to have shared such a large part of my life with Boston Ballet.”

Source: Boston Ballet