The Nutcracker by T, Fri, Nov 27
Quick answer: Opening day shows are at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm at the Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St. Take the Green Line to Boylston (about 3 min walk) or the Orange Line to Chinatown (about 4 min walk). On Black Friday the Orange Line runs a Saturday schedule, so allow a few extra minutes.
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Anywhere on the T to Citizens Opera House
- Green Line
- Orange Line
- Take the Green LineWeekday schedule on Black Friday
- Get off at BoylstonOr Chinatown on the Orange Line
- Walk about 3 min to the Opera House539 Washington St
Black Friday schedule as of Nov 5.
Getting there
| Station | Lines | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Boylston | Green Line | about 3 min |
| Chinatown | Orange Line | about 4 min |
| Downtown Crossing | Orange Line Red Line | about 5 min |
From South Station, take the Red Line one stop to Downtown Crossing. From North Station, take the Orange Line to Chinatown or the Green Line to Boylston.
Black Friday schedule, Friday, November 27
The Red Line, Orange Line and Blue Line run a Saturday schedule, so trains come less often than on a normal Friday. The Green Line runs a weekday schedule, buses run a "Friday (no school)" schedule, and Commuter Rail runs its normal weekday service.
For the whole week, see our MBTA Thanksgiving 2026 schedule.
Getting home
The subway runs until after midnight. On Black Friday, Commuter Rail runs its normal weekday schedule, so the last trains from South Station and North Station are the usual weekday ones. Check your line before the evening show.
The Nutcracker by T: common questions
What T stop is closest to the Citizens Opera House?
Boylston on the Green Line, about a 3 minute walk. Chinatown on the Orange Line is about 4 minutes.
When does The Nutcracker open in 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026, with shows at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. It runs through December 31.
Is the T on a normal schedule on Black Friday?
Mostly. The Green Line and Commuter Rail run weekday schedules. The Red, Orange and Blue Lines run Saturday schedules, so trains come a bit less often.
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with the MBTA. Event details come from the organizers' own pages. Check these for the latest:
- Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
- Boston Ballet: directions
- MBTA: Boylston station
- MBTA: holiday service
Run dates from Boston Ballet. Opening day show times from the ballet's performance listing. Checked November 5, 2026.
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