This year well also celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the washington school of ballet. 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. They learn by combining the logic and precision of ballet and the dynamism of contemporary dance nurturing the individuals creative. Ticket cost may also be used for credit to next obt production upon request. Members of the cast of the nutcracker from the washington ballet photo. Among the holiday seasons many happy tidings is the arrival of the washington ballet s annual production of the nutcracker, staged to beautiful perfection in the gilded loveliness of warner theatre.
We are excited to announce the ballet theatre of washington 20182019 season. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. A timeless classic, the nutcracker, is an enchanting ballet that delights millions around the world every year. Find tickets from 156 dollars to washington ballet. Nutcracker performances will run november 22 december 29. All students in nutcracker must be available for performances thanksgiving weekend. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. The 11th annual festival features over 200 local dancers performing ballet, contemporary, hiphop, tap, jazz, ballroom, middle eastern, irish, chinese dance, and more. Twb orchestra created in the 1950s first played for mary days washington school of ballet in the national cathedral. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Ring in the holidays with moscow ballets great russian nutcracker, the internationally cherished christmas tradition. As a christmas carol is to the theatre, so is the nutcracker to the dance.
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. 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. The canned sound at the warner theatre is an especially villainous moodkiller in the ballet s first act, which opens in a wellappointed georgetown mansion of 1882. Subsequent conductors for the nutcracker include tom ludwig, stephen crout, and leslie dunner. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Theo kossenasmedia4artistscourtesy of the washington ballet a nutcracker is only as good as its kids are cute. Due to covid19 coronavirus concerns and measures enacted within snohomish county, olympic ballet theatre regrettably must cancel the sleeping beauty performances. Olney ballet theatre obt presents mary days the nutcracker, considered to be one of the most beautiful versions of this holiday classic staged in the washington metropolitan area today. Whether theyre performing at the eisenhower theater at the kennedy center or at the warner theater located in downtown d. Oct 21, 2016 to buy tickets online for performances at the warner theatre or thearc theater, visit. Dec 03, 2019 the nutcracker is a holiday tradition that has stood the test of time. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker washington pavilion.
Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. The warner is located in the bustle of downtown and convenient to shops, restaurants and monuments. The date and location for this event is 29dec19 at warner theatre dc, washington. Fadeyev ballets nutcracker will be performed at the jeanne rimsky theater in landmark on main street, 232 main street, port washington, ny 11050 on friday, december 20 at 7pm saturday, december 21 at 2 pm. Atlanta ballets hightech nutcracker at kennedy center. Dec 04, 2017 the washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Victoria pickering it is this aspect of the performance that gives washington ballet s the nutcracker its greatest charm, as well as its most astonishing attribute. Experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Its the perennially performed ballet that defines the holiday. This holiday season, join the international ballet theatre for a christmas tradition decades old.
Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Gwdc is dedicated to helping each dancer realize their fullest potential in a caring and nurturing environment. The washington ballet performs the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre, through dec. Patrons who have purchased tickets, please consider donating the ticket cost rather than requesting a refund. Without a doubt, the most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is at the washington ballet s the nutcracker. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre. The orchestra returned to the warner theatre to perform the nutcracker for the schools 40th anniversary season, and subsequently performed in productions. The washington ballet orchestra the washington ballet.
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. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The washington ballet brings the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. November 30december 29 at the warner theatre choreography. The historic warner theatre has been the home of the washington ballet s the nutcracker since 1992. The washington ballets charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019.
Nutcracker performing arts maryland olney ballet theatre. The washington ballet the nutcracker ticket prices. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker december 2, 2020 7 p. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker.
The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect. Atlanta ballet performs the nutcracker, with cast changes, through dec. The washington ballet performance of the nutcracker. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. With over 40 scheduled performances, the washington ballet s the nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a winter wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed. The washington ballet is renowned for the quality of its productions and the skill of its performers, many of whom trained at the associated washington school of ballet. The nutcracker is the story of a little girl named clara and a wooden doll that was given to her on christmas eve many years ago.
With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, ibts nutcracker has become an event for every family on the eastside. 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. Washington ballet dancer nardia boodoo says she represents. In 1961, the washington ballet orchestra under the baton of lloyd geisler accompanied the washington school of ballet s premiere of mary days the nutcracker in constitution hall. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. A finale scene from the washington ballet s the nutcracker. The ballet company of the nations capital, reflecting the diversity of d. Come celebrate the holidays with the nutcracker and make this a magical season to remember.
The washington ballet s charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. Preprofessional ballet academy in the heart of downtown bellingham, wa. Washington nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre. Clara lives with her brother, fritz, and her parents, herr and frau burgermeister. Although the overall story of the nutcracker is a familiar one to most fans of the story, the washington ballet puts its own spin on the production by adding little pieces of washington s history into the play. The nutcracker international ballet theatre, a washington. 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. Expand your holiday tradition and join us for the longest running nutcracker on the peninsula. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. Due to the governmental stayathome orders and cdc guidelines, the washington ballet has had to postpone the june 2020 production of swan lake.
Special guests appearances from the likes of harriet tubman and george washington himself can be noted at claras godfather. 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. 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. Training the next generation of dancers for over 20 years. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. As a nonprofit, olympic ballet theatre relies on ticket sales and donations to continue to provide professional quality ballet to snohomish county. The washington ballet reaffirms its commitment to the presentation of performance to live music with the return of the washington ballet orchestra for the majority of our 2019. Ballet theatre of washington centraliachehalis home. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner. This month, the washington ballet s the nutcracker returns to warner theatre, marking the 16th anniversary of septime webres reimagining as a d. Ensemble ballet theatre ebt, located in maple valley, washington, is a nonprofit 501 c3 organization. Nutcracker theater rehearsals will begin monday, november 18. Celebrate the magic season in bellevue by sharing in an east side families holiday tradition take everyone to see a live performance of international ballet theatre s the nutcracker at the meydenbauer theatre december 23, 2019. Photo by the washington ballet s official facebook page.
Vdt shall foster education consistent with article ix of the washington state constitution by fostering participation in and appreciation for the dance arts on the part of all persons without distinction or preference as to race, color, creed, or sex. As our live orchestral music begins, prepare yourself to enter a mesmerizing adventure, as young clara and a handsome prince defeat enemies, emerge through dancing snowflakes and ethereal. Washington ballets nutcracker brings international. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. A couple blocks away, at the warner theatre, where clara and her. 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. Septime webre was artistic director for 17 years starting in 1999 and stepped down as artistic director at the conclusion of the 20152016 season. The washington ballet s the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. Kirkland, washington ballet company international ballet theatre is a professional ballet company offering traditional as well as modern ballets. Am so looking forward to attending next year with friends, introducing more to. On sale soon moscow ballet discounts codes do not apply to this performance. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Nutcracker john bishop, founder and artistic director of northwest ballet theater reports his nutcracker is like the original version based on the russian ballet where it was first performed in st. Dancers leap within the mostcharmingof dc snowstorms and.
Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. The washington ballet s nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Seo hye han, a principal dancer with the boston ballet, performs the role of dew drop in the nutcracker at the boston opera house. Ballet northwest the washington center for the performing arts. The washington ballet presents 10 years of septime webres. Gwdc dancers are trained in a uniquely american curriculum.
Greater washington dance center greater washington dance center. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec. December 4 28, 2014 the warner theatre tickets at this year, the washington ballet celebrates its 10th year of the nutcracker, which. Beautiful and whimsical, the companys capitalcentric version of the holiday classic, choreographed by the wildly imaginative former artistic director septime webre, nods to tradition but definitively asserts its yankee independence from the petipaivanov staging of. International ballet theatre, a washington ballet company. To request a refund, a credit, or ask questions, please email boxoffice. Among the holiday seasons many happy tidings is the arrival of the washington ballets annual production of the nutcracker, staged to beautiful perfection in the gilded loveliness of warner theatre.
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