Boston Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

“…the world’s best.” –The New York Times  “…invigorates both your imagination and your senses.” –The Boston Globe  Deep in a century-long slumber, a beautiful princess and her kingdom await the power of true love’s kiss. The Sleeping Beauty enchants with a host of magical characters—from the deliciously wicked fairy Carabosse and the valiant Prince Desire, to the benevolent woodland fairies and hilarious Puss in Boots. This iconic production, with its sumptuous sets and costumes, will transport you to a world of beauty. The Story The Sleeping Beauty begins with the christening of Princess Aurora. Fairies are invited to bestow gifts on the young princess, except for the Fairy Carabosse who is forgotten. She is outraged and announces the princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die. The Lilac Fairy softens Carabosse’s curse, so Aurora will not die but shall sleep for 100 years until awakened by a prince’s kiss. A century later, Prince Desire is led to the castle by the Lilac Fairy where he kisses Princess Aurora and breaks the spell. The ballet concludes with a grand wedding celebration attended by fairytale characters. The Production A spectacular achievement of academic classical choreography, The Sleeping Beauty features technically demanding footwork and stunning variations. Hear one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest compositions performed live by the Boston Ballet Orchestra and enter a dreamland full of storybook magic and adventure. “Indeed, the tutus, petticoats, vests, dresses, jackets, and other period pieces are older than most of the dancers wearing them. Created in London in the 1970s by prominent theater designer David Walker, the costumes have appeared in hundreds of shows over the years. Even after decades of use, they appear brand new, thanks to the almost magical efforts of stitchers in the Boston Ballet costume shop.” –Boston Magazine The History The Sleeping Beauty premiered January 15, 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Nicolai Sergeyev, staged it in the West in 1921, and The Sleeping Beauty reopened the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden on February 20, 1946. Ninette de Valois revived The Sleeping Beauty in 1977, which entailed designs for a new set and costumes by David Walker. The Royal Ballet production was purchased by Boston Ballet in 1992. Mikko Nissinen reunited the sets and costumes with de Valois’ production which premiered in Boston in 2005, and has subsequently been performed in 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2023. Marius Petipa “Working in Russia in the last four decades of the 19th century, Petipa helped to turn Romantic ballet into what we now recognize as classical ballet.” –The New York Times Originally from Marseilles, France, Petipa left for Russia in 1847. He had signed a one-year contract with the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatre, but remained there for the rest of his life. Petipa produced more than 60 full-length ballets, innumerable shorter works, and is considered to have laid the foundation for the entire school of Russian ballet. He is considered one of the greatest choreographers of all time. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/?s=Boston+Ballet%3A+The+Sleeping+Beauty">https://eventschaser.com/?s=Boston+Ballet%3A+The+Sleeping+Beauty</a>

Citizens House Of Blues

Ceara O'Sullivan: Improv With My Friends From Work

Ceara Jane O’Sullivan (SNL) hosts this long-form improv show with cast and writers from Saturday Night Live, including Carl Tart, Chloe Troast, Asha Ward, Jimmy Fowlie + special guests. We might read rejected sketches, we’ll definitely do improv, some of us will do stand-up, and at least half of us will be drinking on stage. Lineup subject to change.&nbsp; Doors at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Ceara-OSullivan-Improv-With-My-Friends-From-Work-Wilbur-Theatre---MA-Boston-MA/7753417/">https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Ceara-OSullivan-Improv-With-My-Friends-From-Work-Wilbur-Theatre---MA-Boston-MA/7753417/</a>

Wilbur Theatre

Chelsea Handler - The High and Mighty 2026 Tour

Chelsea Handler is scheduled to perform two shows in Boston on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 2026, as part of her brand new "High and Mighty Tour" Doors at 7:00 pm. Shows start at 8:00 pm. Tickets &amp; more info @&nbsp;<a href="https://eventschaser.com/chelsea-handler/">https://eventschaser.com/chelsea-handler/</a>

Wang Theater At The Boch Center

5 Seconds of Summer - EVERYONE'S A STAR! World Tour

5 Seconds of Summer is scheduled to perform in Boston on Friday, June 5, 2026, as part of their EVERYONE'S A STAR! World Tour. This tour supports their sixth studio album, also titled EVERYONE'S A STAR!, which was released in late 2025. Doors at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets &amp; more info @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/5-seconds-of-summer/">https://eventschaser.com/5-seconds-of-summer/</a>

TD Garden

Vic DiBitetto Live!

Stand-up comedian, Internet personality and actor Vic DiBitetto is scheduled to perform in Boston on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Doors at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Vic-DiBitetto-Wilbur-Theatre---MA-Boston-MA/7687355/">https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Vic-DiBitetto-Wilbur-Theatre---MA-Boston-MA/7687355/</a>

Jason Mraz - Still Yours Tour

Jason Mraz is bringing his intimate "Still Yours" 2026 Tour to Boston on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Special Guest: Gregory Page will provide support for the evening. Doors at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Jason-Mraz-Wang-Theater-At-The-Boch-Center-Boston-MA/7718094/">https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Jason-Mraz-Wang-Theater-At-The-Boch-Center-Boston-MA/7718094/</a>

Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson - Gems 2026 Tour

Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson are scheduled to perform in Boston on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as part of Groban's 2026 North American tour. This tour marks Groban's first world tour in over 10 years. Special Guest: The performance features Jennifer Hudson as the special guest. Doors at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets &amp; more info @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/josh-groban/">https://eventschaser.com/josh-groban/</a>

Tash Sultana: North American Tour 2026

Tash Sultana is bringing her North American Tour 2026 to Boston on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Doors at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Tash-Sultana-MGM-Music-Hall-at-Fenway-Park-Boston-MA/7775456/">https://eventschaser.com/tickets/Tash-Sultana-MGM-Music-Hall-at-Fenway-Park-Boston-MA/7775456/</a>

MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park

 The Kevin Langue Show Live

The Kevin Langue Show Live is coming to Boston on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as part of a newly announced North American tour. An interactive live show featuring internet personality Kevin Langue and a panel who attempt to identify truth-tellers from liars among a group of strangers. Doors at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/tickets/The-Kevin-Langue-Show-Live-Wilbur-Theatre---MA-Boston-MA/7772322/">https://eventschaser.com/tickets/The-Kevin-Langue-Show-Live-Wilbur-Theatre---MA-Boston-MA/7772322/</a>

Summer Walker - Still Finally Over It Tour

Summer Walker is scheduled to perform in Boston on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as part of her Still Finally Over It Tour. This arena tour, dubbed "The Trilogy Tour," supports her latest album and covers all three eras of her Over It series.&nbsp; Special Guests: The performance will feature special guests Monaleo and Odeal. Doors at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets &amp; more info @&nbsp;<a href="https://eventschaser.com/summer-walker/">https://eventschaser.com/summer-walker/</a>

Broadway In Boston: Les Misérables

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,&nbsp;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,&nbsp;Les Misérables&nbsp;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&nbsp;Les Misérables&nbsp;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,&nbsp;Les Misérables&nbsp;is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/les-miserables/?city=Boston">https://eventschaser.com/les-miserables/?city=Boston</a>

Citizens Bank Opera House

Rosalía - Lux Tour

Rosalía is scheduled to perform in Boston on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as part of her LUX TOUR 2026. This arena run is her most extensive headlining tour to date, supporting her fourth studio album, LUX. Doors at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets &amp; more info @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/rosalia/">https://eventschaser.com/rosalia/</a>

The Marcus King Band - The Darling Blue Tour

The Marcus King Band is scheduled to perform in Boston, MA, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. This performance is part of the group's "Darling Blue Tour Pt. 2". Special Guest: Penelope Road Doors at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm. &nbsp;Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/the-marcus-king-band/">https://eventschaser.com/the-marcus-king-band/</a>

MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park 

Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers

Come cheer on the Red Sox! Tickets available @ <a href="https://eventschaser.com/boston-red-sox/">https://eventschaser.com/boston-red-sox/</a>

Fenway Park

Daniel Tosh - My First Farewell Tour

Daniel Tosh is scheduled to perform two shows in Boston on Saturday, June 13, 2026, as part of his North American stand-up run, "My First Farewell Tour". Doors at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets &amp; more info @&nbsp;<a href="https://eventschaser.com/daniel-tosh/">https://eventschaser.com/daniel-tosh/</a>

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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