Now that December has arrived, it is officially "Nutcracker" season, and ballet companies all across New England are bringing their version of the holiday ballet to the stage.

Popularized by the legendary George Balanchine, "The Nutcracker" is the perfect performance to celebrate the holiday season with, as magical characters like sugar plum fairies and snow flakes fill the stage with the joy and warmth.

Looking to ring in the holidays by seeing a local performance? Here are five productions of "The Nutcracker" in New England to check out this holiday season.

Boston Ballet

As one of the country's most prestigious professional ballet companies, Boston Ballet puts on an impressive performance of "The Nutcracker" each year. The company dances a special version of the show created

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