A one-hour Sensory and Family-Friendly Nutcracker at Regis College in Weston on Friday, November 27, 2026, at a reduced price, with a hands-on Behind the Ballet Discovery Room before the show, a social story to read ahead and free parking.
Sensory supports. 1-hour sensory show, Discovery Room, social story.
Hours
The Sensory/Family-Friendly performance is on the date card. The full Nutcracker runs November 27 to 29 and December 18 to 20, 2026, at the same theater; those performances last approximately 2 hours, including one intermission, and are recommended for ages 4 and older.
“We are delighted to present a special Sensory and Family-Friendly performance at a reduced price.”
“With a 1-hour run time, this performance is suitable for younger audiences including children of all ages.”
“If I feel like I need to move out of my seat, I can ask to take a break. Then, I will exit the theater and go to the ‘Chill Out’ space.” commonwealthballet.org (social story)
The social story linked from the ballet's Nutcracker page was prepared by the Autism Alliance in 2022. It also says a child can squeeze the Nutcracker mouse if it is too loud, and that the actors come out for a curtain call at the end.
This year the ballet marks the 10th anniversary of its first Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker with the Behind the Ballet Discovery Room; the ballet says more details are coming.
Commonwealth Ballet's office is in Boxborough; the show is at Regis College in Weston.
For a full-size copy your child can use, open this page at squaredsteps.com, tap Make it yours, then print.
More about Eleanor Welch Casey Theater
Louder, in the ballet's words
The curtain call at the end (many people clap and cheer)not stated
Quieter, in the ballet's words
The “Chill Out” space, for a breakquiet zone
Buy online through the ballet's TicketStage page. Group discounts and wheelchair accessible seats must be reserved through the Commonwealth Ballet box office by calling 978-263-7794. A small non-refundable handling fee is charged for each ticket ordered; all sales are final and no ticket exchanges are permitted. Ask the box office at 978-263-7794 how you can pay.
Card to Culture: free tickets for evening performances are available with WIC, EBT or ConnectorCare cards, subject to availability; call the box office at 978-263-7794 or email administrator@commonwealthballet.org to reserve. The ballet lists this for evening performances, and the sensory show is at 1:00 pm.
Full-length Nutcracker prices: Center Orchestra $55.00 adult and $48.00 senior (62+) or student (1 to 22), Side Orchestra $49.00 and $43.00, Mezzanine $37.00 and $31.00, each plus a Ticketstage fee of $2.50 to $3.50.
Parking at the theater is free.
Tickets for performances: (978) 263-7794. Office: (978) 263-6533. Email: administrator@commonwealthballet.org.
