Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich we will continue to uplift, engage, and inspire our community, from afar, via our social media channels. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts. In seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches its final act for more than 30 years, the pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. I am excited to have a family 4pack of tickets to see the nutcracker performed by the washington ballet at the warner theater this holiday season.
It is the citys major venue for drama, opera and ballet. Ive been offered 2 tickets to take my daughter to see the nutcracker as well, but all thoughts and opinions are. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. The washington ballet twb has also distinguished itself as an american ballet company, showcasing works by george balanchine and forging new creations under septime webres the american experience series. Libretto by yuri grigorovich after the fairytale of the same name by ernst theodor amadeus hoffmann, ideas from the scenario by marius petipa used. The nutcracker december 528, 2014 all performances are located at the auditorium theatre, 50 e. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. Washington school of ballet versus maryland youth ballet. In 2014, company dancer tamas krizsa choreographs and performs a world. In january 2015, he received the award for best dancer of miami at the miami life awards.
The theater itself is gorgeous, with huge glass windows, interesting architecture, and a very welcoming staff. The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. Moonlight madness ballet showcase october 20, 2018 liberty theatre the nutcracker nov 30, dec 12, 2018 liberty theatre students ages 8 and up will have the opportunity to audition in the fall west side story in association with the centralia college theatre dept. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle. For the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance is a wild world of beautiful christmas commotion. Dec 14, 2014 the washington ballet s nutcracker at warner theatre in washington, district of columbia on sun dec 14, 2014 5. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. After 10 years of sugarplum fairies and toy soldiers, how does the washington ballet keep its d. Oscar sanchez is in his fifth season with the washington ballet. Washington youve heard the myth of george washington s wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys the nutcracker.
On christmas eve, marie is given a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. American ballet theatre offers the final performances ever in new york city of alexei ratmanskys acclaimed the nutcracker when it concludes its fiveyear engagement at bam this december as the lights dim and tchaikovskys beautiful score fills the air, join young clara for a dreamlike journey amid colorful, largerthanlife scenery, magical toy soldiers, mischievous mice. From the moment we stepped foot out of the car, we were very impressed. Dec 17, 20 the washington ballet s the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. Kaufman is the pulitzer prizewinning dance critic of the washington post and is the author of the art of grace. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect. Dec 08, 2019 a single ticket to the nutcracker tea party at the willard hotel at 3. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich. In 1961, the washington ballet premieres mary days the nutcracker with the. The washington ballet brings back its annual holiday tradition of the nutcracker with all new surprises. Dec 11, 2014 ballet wests charming production of the nutcracker couldnt have come at a better time for a washington weary from bad news. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance.
Here, the nutcracker is a wooden doll of george washington that comes alive to save clara from the. How the washington ballets annual production of the. Septime webre was artistic director for 17 years starting in 1999 and stepped down as artistic director at the conclusion of the 20152016 season. Dec 08, 2014 washington youve heard the myth of george washingtons wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Weve been very happy with the program at myb, but the drive is a killer. Without a doubt, the most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is at the washington ballets the nutcracker. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. The nutcracker the washington ballet family 4pack tickets. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Ballet wests charming production of the nutcracker couldnt have come at a better time for a washington weary from bad news.
Dec 06, 2014 washington ballets fastpaced nutcracker fits this town to perfection. Photo by the washington ballet s official facebook page. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the. He was promoted to soloist in 2003 and to principal dancer in 2006. The washington ballet s nutcracker at warner theatre in washington, district of columbia on sun dec 14, 2014 5. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. When i was a little girl, at christmastime, our ballet studio would perform the nutcracker. In 2014 he joined columbia city ballet as a principal dancer where he performed in dracula, the nutcracker, and cinderella.
Washington ballets fastpaced nutcracker fits this town. The washington ballet s the nutcracker december 4 28, 2014 the warner theatre. Military save up to 15% off per ticket using code flurry when ordering tickets to the great russian nutcracker in most cities. Ballet theatre of washington centraliachehalis home. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner. Dec 23, 2014 in seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches its final act for more than 30 years, the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by the author of where. To buy tickets online for performances at the warner theatre or thearc theater, visit. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. She loves it and shes very focused, musical, and coordinated but not at all flexible. The washington ballet announces its 20142015 performance. In 2014 he joined columbia city ballet as a principal dancer where he performed in.
Twb nutcracker rehearsal warner theater, december 3, 2014. Buy the washington ballets nutcracker tickets from the official site. Enjoy an enchanting afternoon with your family and costumed characters from the nutcracker at a tea party complete with tea sandwiches, scones, hot chocolate, and teas. The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. Ballet wests the nutcracker at the kennedy center dc. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. In 1961, the washington ballet school premiered days the nutcracker with the national symphony orchestra in constitution hall. Norton to perform in washington ballet production of the. It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what the washington ballet has done with their annual version of the iconic holiday ballet the nutcracker. We are excited to announce the ballet theatre of washington 20182019 season.
Washington ballet s fastpaced nutcracker fits this town to perfection. The washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years. The washington ballet s the nutcracker december 4 28, 2014 the warner theatre on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his highlyacclaimed production, septime webre is planning some special su. The washington ballets nutcracker at warner theatre on sun. In 2014, the washington ballet board drew up a 10year strategic plan with a goal of being a nationally recognized company among the top ballet companies in the u. Artistic director julie kents longterm vision is to elevate the prominence of the company as worldclass ballet company in the nations capital by concurrently expanding the size of the company while broadening its repertoire. The original cast included ballet students, just as the washington ballet and the washington school of ballet does today. Local children will join the eugene ballet to perform the nutcracker ballet at 3 p. The nutcracker plays through december 14, 2014 in the kennedy centers opera house 2700 f street, nw, in washington, dc. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Holiday favorite nutcracker ballet at beasley december 1, 2014 pullman, wash. The nutcracker plays at the round house theatre in bethesda through dec.
Sanchez has performed in international ballet galas in ballet festivals in panama, costa rica, and miami. Thomas the contact listed on their website but never heard back. Washington ballets fastpaced nutcracker fits this town to. The washington ballet s the nutcracker at warner theatre. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Congresswoman eleanor holmes norton ddc will perform in the washington ballet production of the nutcracker tomorrow, december 6, from 7. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area.
Washington ballet s production of the nutcracker, a beloved dc holiday tradition, has returned to the warner theatre in all its splendid glory on par with the lighting of the national christmas. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892. Dec 14, 2017 for the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance is a wild world of beautiful christmas commotion. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. Experience the excitement and beauty of worldclass performances when the bolshoi ballets the nutcracker is broadcast to select cinemas nationwide on sunday, december 21. All ages enjoy the magic of larger thanlifepuppets, 5 story tall growing christmas tree, falling snow, and the extraordinary moves of the moscow ballet dancers. Click here to view a digital version of the nutcracker program book. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his highlyacclaimed production, septime webre is planning some special surprises for his celebrated allamerican nutcracker. The washington ballet twb and artistic director septime webre are pleased to announce the 2014.
This delightful year of performances includes three newly commissioned works in nextsteps, the celebrated fulllength classic story ballets giselle and cinderella, works by alexei ratmansky, the 21st centurys most prolific choreographer in a night of ratmansky, and the companys beloved production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker. She loves the discipline and challenge of ballet, but sometimes wishes it could be more fun. Washington center opening performance october 4, 1985. I remember getting ready backstage with the other young. The olney theater will present mary days the nutcracker, directed by patricia berrend, with choregraphy by mary day the founder of the washington ballet, performed by students and dancers from washington area ballet schools. The washington ballet twb was founded as the washington school of ballet in 1944 by mary day and incorporated as a professional company in 1976. Mccaw hall plays host to the nutcracker seattle ballet each year, bringing to life george balanchines version of. Tchaikovskys twoact ballet, the nutcracker, is set on christmas eve itself, the story starts with the stahlbaum family celebrating with their friends. The washington ballet s the nutcracker giveaway closed. The washington ballet s the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. The washington ballet s nutcracker is full of nicelooking royals.
The nutcracker at the philharmonie city savvy luxembourg. Nutcracker ballet bremerton, washington peninsula dance theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Set in 1882 georgetown, this gorgeous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballet s international roster of dancers and. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets. The nutcracker was not performed outside of russia until 1934, when nicholas sergeyev staged it at the sadlers wells theatre in england. In 2014, he became a principal character dancer with the company, as well as a fulltime endowed faculty member at san francisco ballet school. The washington ballets nutcracker at warner theatre on. Nutcracker ballet spokane, washington state street ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Ballet west nutcracker at the kennedy center the washington post. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Dd is 7 and has been dancing at maryland youth ballet for three years. I know that every year there is a performance of the nutcracker at the kennedy center which holds auditions in the late summer for local girls to participate as well. Washington ballet gives nutcracker a local twist wtop.
The children are all given their gifts before going to bed and clara, in particular, is delighted with her toy, the nutcracker. Experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballet s charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. The nutcracker the best parts alina somova, vladimir shklyarov and the 2 waltz, tchaikovsky duration. How the washington ballet keeps those sugarplums fresh, year. Goldstar announces 2014 national nutcracker award nominees. He has competed in italy, south africa, mexico, and cuba, obtaining awards in many of these events, including a silver medal in the contest of the international meeting of academies for the teaching of ballet in 2014 and a gold medal for contemporary ballet performing innovation in south africa in 2016. Twb nutcracker rehearsal bumblebees warner theater. The washington ballet is washington institution to say the least and their annual performance of the nutcracker runs from december 4 until december 28. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. The washington ballets nutcracker is full of nicelooking royals. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. Feb 12, 2020 my husband and i attended the nutcracker ballet performance at pacific northwest ballet s beautiful theater. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. The clowns youtube missouri ballet theaters the nutcracker mother ginger duration.
Excerpts from our upcoming 2014 nutcracker production will be performed by our dancers in full costume. Tickets on sale for ballet northwest s nutcrac ker at the washington center tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances. The washington ballet s nutcracker is set in historic georgetown and features historical figures. Dec 05, 2014 the washington ballets the nutcracker december 4 28, 2014 the warner theatre on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his highlyacclaimed production, septime webre is planning some special su. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its verydc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc.
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