Help support the companys excellence, launch new works, and keep performances affordable and accessible for new audiences. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. Blending the magical score of tchaikovsky with scenery that is unmistakably washington, dc, the washington ballets rendition of the nutcracker has become a mustsee tradition. 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. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance.
Oct 21, 2016 published on oct 21, 2016 dcs perennial favorite. Kennedy center for the performing arts opera house. Cincinnati ballet delights dc audience with nutcracker. Mybs mininut is a delightful abbreviated version of our classic the nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite. The washington ballet puts its own historical spin on the classic story of the nutcracker by adding historical figures as guests to drosselmeyers party and even changing some of the location names and styles in the production to fit the washington dc theme. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. Dec 06, 2016 the nutcracker performs through this sunday, december 11, 2016, at metropolitan ballet theatre performing at montgomery colleges robert e. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. Nov 24, 2016 cincinnati ballets production attempts to find ways to charm and surprise audiences more than a hundred years after it was first written.
Search performances in your state now buy tickets to see moscow ballet performances. Excerpts from our upcoming 2014 nutcracker production will be performed by our dancers in full costume. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The nutcracker washington dc tickets the nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. For years, people have watched the ballet at various venues and continue to pass the tradition to the next generation. The washington, dc area has a wide range of theaters to enjoy the christmas classic ballet the nutcracker. The stage is set at the warner theatre in washington with clara and her young brother fritz enjoying themselves at their godfather drosselmeyers 1882 georgetown mansion where his annual christmas. The gainesville ballet school performs the nutcracker at the hylton performing arts center on friday, november 29, 2019. Posted on november 10, 2016 by dc thrifty mom in 2016 calendar of events, contests and giveaways 2016, december 2016 activities and events, family fun 2016, november 2016 activities and events and tagged with annual events in the dc area, annual winter activities, dc thrifty mom giveaway, holiday events, the nutcracker, the washington ballet.
From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. Now, renowned ballerina julie kent stages her first season of tchaikovskys the nutcracker as the new artistic director of the washington ballet now through dec. The nutcracker performs through this sunday, december 11, 2016, at metropolitan ballet theatre performing at montgomery colleges robert e. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. Moscow city ballet presents the nutcracker 2016 moscow city ballet is currently at its outstanding artistic best winning new invitations to perform internationally. Victorian america scenery and costumes populate this version of the story and the kennedy center opera house orchestra. The mininut montgomery college cultural arts center, 7995 georgia avenue, silver spring. The big dramatic moment in the washington ballets nutcracker is when claras toy breaks. Moscow city ballet presents the nutcracker 2016 palace. Hoffmans original 1816 tale draws heavily on the source material, but also utilizes a fresh vision in its jawdropping set design. Nov 24, 2016 cincinnati ballet delights dc audience with nutcracker david lyman, enquirer contributor published 1. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its very dc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc. Nutcracker tickets 2016 for washington, dc hotel harrington.
Make a winterthemed craft or go on a scavenger hunt, and indulge in a hot chocolate bar and other tasty treats for purchase from the courtyard cafe. A world premiere inspired by the africanamerican experience, featuring the baltimore symphony orchestra and dc s step afrika. 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. Heres everywhere to see the nutcracker in nova this year. The metropolitan school of the arts hosts the nutcracker at the ernst community cultural center, annandale, virginia on december 7 and 8, 2019. The hip hop nutcracker, on the other hand, features people. Washington ballet tickets washington ballet tickets since 1976, the washington ballet has been a pioneering institution in the world of american dance. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. C fourweek beginners tap and ballet class for one or two kids at making moves dance collective up to 49% off. Click here for a schedule of events specializing in russian ballet, the kirov academy. Cincinnati ballet delights dc audience with nutcracker david lyman, enquirer contributor published 1. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition.
Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. Septime webres celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Washington ballets 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. Take the whole family to marvel over claras christmas fantasy when the wooden toy soldier comes alive and takes her on a magical tour of. A rhythmic, percussive take on duke ellingtons jazzy nutcracker suite. Dec 14, 2016 now, renowned ballerina julie kent stages her first season of tchaikovskys the nutcracker as the new artistic director of the washington ballet now through dec. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. As the ballet company of the nations capital, the washington ballet reflects the diversity of the community and the nation through its professional dancers, highcaliber school, and its repertoire. Kirov academy of ballet 4301 harewood road ne washington, dc 20017 202 8321087.
Cincinnati ballets production attempts to find ways to charm and surprise audiences more than a hundred years after it was first written. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. The nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. Boodoo was a member of the washington ballets studio company from 20142016. Legend julie kent stages her first washington ballet nutcracker. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Take the whole family to marvel over claras christmas fantasy when the wooden toy soldier comes alive and takes her on a magical tour of wonderful holiday adventures. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets.
Join us again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with your loved ones. Parilla performing arts center at montgomery college, rockville for tickets call the theatre box office at 2405675301, or online at. Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the. She then joined the pennsylvania ballet as an apprentice for the 20162017 season and returned to. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with professional russian.
Artistic director smirnovgovolanov s version of nutcracker has an innovative freshness and the orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso. Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The kennedy center invites you and your entire family to join clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker prince in a cherished holiday tradition, this year hailing from one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the american heartland. And in many ways, it succeeds, offering us an enchanting taste of the holiday season to come. Every year, the washington ballet sponsors productions of the nutcracker in the winter and performances by twbs studio company in the spring with reduced ticket pricing for residents of ward 7 and ward 8. The fulllength ballet features international guest dancers, faculty and students of the awardwinning arts organization. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. The organization is best known for its famous rendition of the nutcracker, which is set in washington, d. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater.
Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand. Loudoun ballet companys nutcracker tea description. The two act ballet is set to tchaikovskys famous score, and has been performed by professional ballet companies across the world for over 100 years.
The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. Each year, balletnova brings the magic of the nutcracker to the northern virginia community by offering a variety of ways to experience the celebrated tradition. Performed with a special americana flair, this famous ballet is a mustsee for all families in the dcarea. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. National talent headlines ballet chesapeakes the nutcracker. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Ballet theatre of marylands the nutcracker played on november 26 and 27, 2016 at the bowie center for the performing arts 15200 annapolis road, in bowie, md. Dec 01, 2016 the big dramatic moment in the washington ballets nutcracker is when claras toy breaks. Septime webre was artistic director for 17 years starting in 1999 and stepped down as artistic director at the conclusion of the 20152016 season. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other historical figures.
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