The first performance of this production was on february 2, 1954, in new york city, and george balanchines the nutcracker has been an annual holiday tradition ever since. Nutcracker at the washington center ballet northwest. If you should have any questions, please do not hestitate to contact our toll free customer service number at. Pennsylvania ballet promotes ten dancers the dance journal. The nutcracker at the washington ballet by carolyn. Later, after he had moved to america and founded new york city ballet, he decided to choreograph his own version of the nutcracker for his company. As such, theres no shortage of variations, set to the musical style and locale of. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Young albert gordon is a starinthemaking as the nutcracker prince who. Its full of swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes and tchaikovskys beloved score.
Pennsylvania ballet promotes ten dancers for the 20182019 season. The washington ballets instagram profile has 978 photos and videos. Helen picketts original inspiration for petal came from the vibrancy of a gerber daisy. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. The nutcracker ballets huge cast of characters is appealing to audiences of all ages. February 2020 march 2020 april 2020 may 2020 june 2020 july 2020 august 2020 september 2020 october 2020 november 2020 december 2020 january 2021 february 2021. From the captivating dance of the sugar plum fairy to the iconic snow scene, this classical balletset to the beloved music of tchaikovskycontinues to. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. 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. Having just come from a screening of the legendary merce. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich. The nutcracker depicted as george washington, the rat king as king george. Rehearsals, parent meetings, and costume fittings start saturday, september 30th. They dance with passion, verve, and remarkable athleticism, providing a rich and diverse tapestry of artistic expression.
Albert gordon began dancing at age 11 with the washington school of ballet. Hoffmann s 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. May 01, 20 albert gordon will dance with the boston ballet next year. Albert gordon performs at saes senior chapel youtube. The dancers of pennsylvania ballet comprise a talented and unique group of accomplished performers. Pictures through their family entertainment label, as part of the companys deal from regency enterprises, the rights is currently handled by twentieth century fox now disneydistributed through their exclusive partnership with regency. The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec. The nutcracker at the washington ballet by carolyn kelemen. Approximately 2 hours, with one 15minute intermission. Albert gordon will dance with the boston ballet next year. The nutcracker washington ballet presented by the washington ballet. Our artists come from all walks of life, hailing from regions as far flung as cuba and japan to everywhere in between.
Pennsylvania ballet promotes ten dancers for the 20182019. The ballets dancers competed against a field of 90 dancers from 16 countries. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. Albert gordon, mclean resident and winner of the princess grace award at the washington school of ballet, tells us how intense it is to be a. Albert gordon began dancing at age 11 with the washington school of ballet, studying exclusively with director kee juan han. Recently retired artistic director septime weber developed this annual mainstay with a local flavor. The nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. 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. Now we can add a new false dichotomy to the list of seattle loyalties. Washington ballets the nutcracker runs thru december 24th at the warner theatre 5 th st nw, washington, dc 20004. These days, a nutcracker run forms the financial backbone of many dance companies. 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.
Pennsylvania ballet is a ballet company in the united states. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. Headquartered in philadelphia, the companys annual local season features six programs of classic favorites and new works, including the philadelphia holiday tradition, george balanchines the nutcracker. Pennsylvania ballet has announced the promotion of 10 dancers for the 20182019 season. Ballet northwests 2019 nutcracker at the washington center november 9, 2019.
The nutcracker at the washington ballet maryland theatre. George balanchines the nutcracker christmas specials. This year, too, you can have a relishing experience as washington hosts eventful series of nights with the nutcracker ballet. Mclean dancer wins gold, contract connection newspapers. George balanchines the nutcracker christmas specials wiki. Buy the nutcracker washington tickets to enjoy the show. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Find last minute and sold out the washington ballet tickets along with vip seating at very low prices for all 2020 events.
George balanchines the nutcracker, concerto barocco, serenade, and. Dec 02, 2012 the lighting by tony tucci kept the focus on the company dancers as well as students from the washington school of ballet. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Samuel zaldivar, isaac akiba, and albert gordon of boston ballet in mikko nissinens the nutcracker. In october 2000, webre led the washington ballet on an historic tour of havana, making it the first american ballet company to perform in cuba since 1960. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The nutcracker at the washington ballet maryland theatre guide. You can call that a productionor a yearly leap of faith. For tickets, call ticketmaster at 202 3977328, or purchase them online. Petersburg, one wrote that for the artistic fate of our balletit is yet one more step downwards. Jul 02, 2012 the washington school of ballet twsb student, albert gordon of mclean, also won a gold medal at bibc.
Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. Its studios were located at 2801 connecticut avenue, nw, in washington, dc the company debuted on january 3, 1963 at the george washington. For the first time since his middle school days, he performed on the stage at st. Washington post employee confesses to toasteroven fire in farewell email.
If you wish to purchase a ticket to the washington ballet gala or jete after dark after 5. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, dance performances by the washington ballet, and dancing. At the warner theatre, the nutcracker is performed by the washington ballet from november 30 to december 29, 2019, at this historic theatre. Thearc is also home to the only professional theater in southeast washington dc. Pacific northwest ballet is one of the nations premier ballet companies, with dancers from around the world and a reputation for both upholding the balanchine dance tradition and introducing audiences to bold new works. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. George balanchines the nutcracker is a 1993 film adaptation of tchaikovskys famous ballet. The washington school of ballet twsb student, albert gordon of mclean, also won a gold medal at bibc. The eastern shore ballet theatre will present its 29th annual full length. The nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and marie helps him by throwing her slipper at the fierce mouse king, who the nutcracker then slays.
The boston ballets the nutcracker at the boston opera house. This site is a reliable source for cheap the washington ballet tickets. Dec 04, 2017 the nutcracker from the washington ballet photo. In 2004, the washington ballet premiered webres the nutcracker. Albert gordon began dancing at the washington school of ballet at the. The lighting by tony tucci kept the focus on the company dancers as well as students from the washington school of ballet. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in the nutcracker. 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. The famed nutcracker ballet is presented by the washington ballet this holiday season. He is the recipient of numerous recognitions and awards, including finalist in the youth america grand prix in 2012 and 20, a gold medal junior category at the boston international ballet competition, and 3rd place. This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. Washington ballet s the nutcracker runs thru december 24th at the warner theatre 5 th st nw, washington, dc 20004.
The washington ballet promo code cheap the washington. For the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance. 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. Boston ballet ii member albert gordon wont be dancing at the. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve.
Dec 06, 2015 the washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec. This season, highly acclaimed dancers will join pennsylvania ballet to work. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. Victorian america scenery and costumes populate this version of the story and the kennedy center opera house orchestra. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets. The pennsylvania and boston ballets have much in common, starting. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. The washington ballet s instagram profile has 978 photos and videos.
It lost millions when it had to scramble and produce a smaller nutcracker elsewhere. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. As far as i know, the only local one with a live orchestra is manassas. 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. Pennsylvania ballet a candy cane among the sweets facebook. The nutcracker plays through december 24, 2011, at the washington ballet at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. Their nutcracker is very good, and i love the dc themewebres choreography, but i think it would be elevated with a live orchestra.
For all ticket purchases, contact the washington center for the performing arts box office. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter. Pennsylvania ballet extends artistic directors contract, welcomes. The heroic george washington is the nutcracker, king george iii is the rat king, and the cherry blossoms dance on. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. The heroic george washington is the nutcracker, king george iii is the rat king, and the cherry blossoms dance on the potomac. 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 nutcracker ballet s huge cast of characters is appealing to audiences of all ages. Eastern shore ballet theatre annual nutcracker performances start. Seo hye han, a principal dancer with the boston ballet, performs the role of dew drop in the nutcracker at the boston opera house. Congrats to all the dancers cast in ballet northwests 2017 nutcracker at the washington center. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. Webre created his takes on the great gatsby in 2010 and the sun also rises in 20. For years, people have watched the ballet at various venues and continue to pass the tradition to the next generation.
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