The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. Kennedy center for the performing arts in washington, dc, this year. Ballet west sold out 5 performances of the nutcracker at the john f. The ballet company of the nations capital, reflecting the diversity of d. Arlington, va balletnova presents a very special holiday event, the nutcracker tea at the ritzcarlton, pentagon city 1250 s hayes st, arlington, va. The nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. The nutcracker is the festive story of claramaries favorite toy and their adventures together in the land of the sugarplum fairy. The nutcracker from atlanta ballet gets newage makeover in its 24th year natisha lance, 11alive, 2018. Nutcracker to the kennedy center in washington, dc kcur. Caesar salad is a rehearsal for the song hail caesar from 1995 and includes other jams as well. Anchored by the dancers of mbt, northern virginias largest professional ballet company, the story of clara and her nutcracker prince comes alive with the help of an ensemble cast and the manassas ballet theatre. Written by emily walz published on november 29, 2016. 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.
For tickets, call 202 397seat, or purchase them online. Robert joffreys aweinspiring staging of the perennial classic the nutcracker will enjoy its final d. For years, people have watched the ballet at various venues and continue to pass the tradition to the next generation. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Each year baltimore ballet presents the nutcracker at goucher college kraushaar auditorium featuring world renowned guest artists, professional dancers, and more. Who would have thought that a ballet spun from a german romantic fable about a mouse and a kitchen tool would become a centurieslong success. Its a challenge atlanta ballet dancer emily carrico, who plays marie in the production, said the dancers are up for. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The production premiered at the kennedy center in washington, d. The nutcracker is based on george washington, the rat king is george iii and act ii is danced among the cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks of the potomac, artistic director septime webre. The nutcracker plays through december 20, 2015 at ballet theatre of maryland, performing at maryland hall for the creative arts 801 chase street, in.
Nutcracker ballet returns to warner theatre with d. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday washington, dc thursday, december 10th 2015 the nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday washington, dc 1210. Set to tchaikovskys timeless score, the incredible dancing and dazzling costumes bring to life the story of marie and her nutcracker prince. The washington ballets performance of the nutcracker. 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. Each year baltimore ballet presents the nutcracker at goucher college kraushaar auditorium featuring world renowned guest artists, professional dancers, preprofessional students, and children from baltimore ballet school. The nutcracker 2015 to return to new york, san francisco, and many more as the winter holidays of 2015 draw closer, seasonal dance favorite the nutcracker will be back on the schedule at dozens of venues around north america. I first saw the ballet performed via telecast on pbs and by watching the mary tyler moore sobstory movie six weeks on hbo.
I figured it was about time, so this year, i saw them perform the famous christmas ballet. Mbts nutcracker is a classic, family version that is annually the best attended performing arts production in northern virginia. This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. The nutcracker magical dolls, dancing snowflakes, and an enchanting kingdom of sweets return to the stage this holiday season for maryland youth ballets award winning production of the nutcracker. C fourweek beginners tap and ballet class for one or two kids at making moves dance collective up to 49% off. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in maryland. Join us for our 27th season of the fulllength classic choreographed by artistic director, michelle lees. The nutcracker, ballet theatre of maryland at md hall 12. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballet s charminglydc the nutcracker. Win tickets to see disneys the nutcracker and the four realms dc all clara mackenzie foy wants is a key a oneofakind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. Its a staple of every major ballet companys repertoire, and for good reason the nutcracker has often been called the greatest ballet ever made.
A golden thread, presented to her at godfather drosselmeyers morgan freeman annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted keywhich promptly disappears. Balletnova presents the nutcracker tea at ritzcarlton. A scene from the kansas city ballets debut performance of devon carneys version of the nutcracker in december 2015. Magical dolls, dancing snowflakes, and an enchanting kingdom of sweets take the stage this holiday season for maryland youth ballets production of the nutcracker. To buy the nutcracker tickets for sale in washington, dc at discounted prices, choose from the the nutcracker in washington, dc schedule and dates below. Season tickets are available now and season ticket holders save up to 40% off single ticket prices call 8018696900 to order. Watch jawdropping nutcracker performances from around the world. The metropolitan school of the arts hosts the nutcracker at the ernst community cultural center, annandale, virginia on december 7 and 8, 2019. I have lived in the dc area for almost four years now, and i had never seen the citys own company, the washington ballet. Stubhub is a leading online source when it comes to finding the best seats to the nutcracker at the warner theatre in dc or any other live event, for that matter. The nutcracker is based on george washington, the rat king is george iii and act ii is danced among the cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks of the potomac,artistic director septime webre. When i was a kid growing up in a small town in the 80s, i learned about the nutcracker ballet through a childrens story book and record, and then as an elementary schooler playing tchaikovskys score on the piano. This celebrated production is set in historic this celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner theatre.
Today, the nutcracker is performed all over the world, delighting audiences of all ages with its grace, beauty and style. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite friday washington, dc friday, december 11th 2015 the nutcracker performed by ballet petite friday washington, dc 1211. There is also a special craft for the kids, a raffle drawing to win a nutcracker, an opportunity to meet the dancers and characters from the nutcracker, and the chance to do some holiday shopping at our famous nutcracker treasures table. The ambience is beautiful and specially the food its amazing i enjoy every time i go. Check for upcoming performances of the nutcracker at to find the best seats in the house. Photo of wortham theater center the nutcracker houston, tx. The long beach ballet performs excerpts from the nutcracker during the tonight show with jay leno. Win tickets to see disneys the nutcracker and the four.
The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. Heres everywhere to see the nutcracker in nova this year. The nutcracker washington tickets buy the nutcracker. For the past three years, i have seen the nutcracker at the kennedy center ballet west and the joffrey ballet. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. For 2015, the contestants were the 1993 film version of the new york city ballets. As this classic event tends to sell out no matter the venue, be sure to purchase your tickets soon. Choreography somewhat frenetic, but plenty of seasonal jolliness in dcs nutcracker.
Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in the nutcracker two locations. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The nutcracker is playing at the warner theater from december 3 through december 27, 2015. Septime webres criticallyacclaimed nutcracker transports us back in time to historic d. So put on your ballerina shoes and come experience the christmas magic. Music from tchaikovskys famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. Whether its you and your childs favorite seasonal tradition or you want to witness the tale for the first time, heres where to see the nutcracker in northern virginia for the 2019 holiday season. Stub offers cheap the nutcracker in washington, dc tickets for 2020 the nutcracker events along with the nutcracker cost information. The 2015 canadian television film the curse of clara. This information has not been displayed to ensure that these tickets only are dispersed to qualified persons. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich. A holiday tale, based on an autobiographical short story by. Please note participating agencies in the dropdown menu.
Thearc theatre, november 25 and 26, 2017 shown here and. Western ballets nutcracker performed on december 4th, 2015. Once you see the dazzling displays of finesse and hear the incredibly. Nutcracker in a nutshell, a 30minute version for younger audiences is performed at the metropolitan school of the arts with a public performance on december 7, 2019 at 2 p. Were teaming up with the washington ballet and allied media to give one lucky winner a pair of tickets to washington ballets the nutcracker. Please use the help button to the right for any assistance while using the calendar. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. Its full of swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes and tchaikovskys beloved score.
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