2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Boston, Massachusetts

The city's premier dance company performs at the Boston Opera House. Shows have included Romeo and Juliet, classic Balanchine, and La Sylphide. And, of course, if you're visiting during the holidays, be sure to score seats to The Nutcracker.

This troupe is building an exciting, contemporary repertory under Cuban-born José Mateo, the resident artistic director-choreographer. Performances, which include Dance Saturdays and an original Nutcracker, take place October through April at the Sanctuary Theatre, a beautifully converted Gothic revival church at Massachusetts Avenue and Harvard Street in Harvard Square. The vibe is intimate cabaret-style seating with 250 seats, each with its own perfect view.