Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker washington pavilion. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. Dec 12, 20 one of our favorite family traditions is to attend the washington ballets nutcracker at the warner theater.
The washington ballets the nutcracker featuring anacostia. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. His first was at age 7, before he had even started ballet classes. 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.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand. In addition to the 25 performances at the warner theatre, the washington ballet will have four performances at thearc theater in southeast dc. 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. Webre also initiated dancedc, the washington ballets. Win 2 tickets to see the washington ballets the nutcracker.
Kennedy center for the performing arts, eisenhower theater. Balletnovas summer 2020 intensive for dancers jd4cd3 starts monday, july 6. The washington ballet presents septime webres the nutcracker. The national ballet of washington, dc 19631974 the company premiered on january 3, 1963 at the george washington university lisner auditorium, changed residency upon the opening of the john f. 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. The ballet company of the nations capital, reflecting the diversity of d. Keep reading to learn how you can win tickets to the ballet. Cochair jamie dorros, septime webre, cochair jeanmarie fernandez. Take your technique to new heights when you study with our esteemed faculty and renowned guest teachers and develop the tools needed to achieve true excellence in the art of classical ballet. Ive been burying my head in the warm sand, hoping that if i dont acknowledge that its november, the calendar might somehow reverse itself.
The production premiered at the kennedy center in washington, d. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker teams with local dance studios to find young talent to put onstage with the pros. The classic story features some dccentric twists as it is set in georgetown, features george washington as the heroic nutcracker, and sometimes includes local luminaries in select performances. December 4 28, 2014 the warner theatre tickets at this year, the washington ballet celebrates its 10th year of the nutcracker, which first premiered december 2004. Military ties, artistic surprises in manassas ballets. Dec 05, 20 the christmas season is in full swing and that means its time for the washington ballets the nutcracker. Its full of swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes and tchaikovskys beloved score. Libretto by yuri grigorovich after the fairytale of the same name by ernst theodor amadeus hoffmann. The heroic george washington is the nutcracker, king george iii is the rat king, and the cherry blossoms dance on the potomac.
This year marks corbin holloways sixth nutcracker role with moscow ballet. 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. Set in 1882 georgetown, it stars george washington as the heroic nutcracker and king george iii as the villainous rat king. The washington ballet presents 10 years of septime webres. Webre created his takes on the great gatsby in 2010 and the sun also rises in 20. Its studios were located at 2801 connecticut avenue, nw, in washington, dc. Kennedy center for the performing arts washington, dc november 27, 20 by alexandra tomalonis 20 by alexandra tomalonis robert joffreys production of the nutcracker, which joffrey ballet chicago ashley wheater, artistic director brought to the kennedy center thanksgiving week, is one of the most solid. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Joffrey ballet chicagos christmas treat danceviewtimes.
Military ties, artistic surprises in manassas ballets nutcracker wtop. Search performances in your state now buy tickets to see moscow ballet performances. Ballet theatre of maryland and conservatory of dance. Mbts nutcracker is a classic, family version that is annually the best attended performing arts production in northern virginia.
The christmas season is in full swing and that means its time for the washington ballet s the nutcracker. Dec 23, 20 military ties, artistic surprises in manassas ballets nutcracker. Ballet is more than just men and women dancing on their tippy toes. Dec 20, 20 a magical nutcracker with manassas ballet. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. One of our favorite family traditions is to attend the washington ballet s nutcracker at the warner theater. Anchored by the dancers of mbt, northern virginias largest professional ballet company, the story of clara and her nutcracker prince. This page features a ballet video titled the washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. Win 2 tickets to see the washington ballet s the nutcracker. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner. Septime webre was artistic director for 17 years starting in 1999 and stepped down as artistic director at the conclusion of the 20152016 season. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016.
Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other historical figures. Nutcracker ballet washington, district of columbia the washington ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Best places to see ballet in the dc area cbs washington. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite.
It may now be the most popular ballet in the world. Performed with a special americana flair, this famous ballet is a mustsee for all families in the dcarea. Giselle the washington ballet washington, district of. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. The washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to. The washington pavilion considers parentsguardians to be the. Metropolitan ballet theatres the nutcracker is a fun family tradition that will lift your spirits this holiday season.
The nutcracker at warner theatre the washington ballet. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect. Joffrey nutcracker is an inviting affair the washington post. Stay tuned for our coming roundups of other christmas activities. As the holiday season approaches, so does the rich pageantry of manassas ballet theatres the nutcracker. Each nutcracker tea ticket includes a prime seat to the 1. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. So, in the holiday spirit, here is our roundup of nutcracker performances in the dcarea. Kennedy center for the performing arts in 1972, and officially ended on june, 1974. Nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Ballet wests nutcracker, conducted by jared oaks, is one of the most unique productions to hit the stage this season at the kennedy center. Name recognition on our website and in our 2019 performance program.
Momentum dance theatre mike paarlberg dec 17, 20 11 am tweet. Washington ballet s nutcracker at thearc description. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his highlyacclaimed production, septime webre is planning some special surprises for his celebrated allamerican nutcracker. This production is truly artistic director septime webres greatest triumph, a showcase of his skills at stage direction and in sustaining a spectacle. Set in 1882 georgetown, this gorgeous production showcases the. Love, betrayal and forgiveness reign as the washington ballet takes on one of the worlds most beautiful and technically difficult ballets. Since were in the nations capital, this version of the nutcracker has a washington, dc flair.
The warner theatre is located at 5 th st, washington, dc. By marylou tousignant, washington post, december 2, 2019. Rated a best bet for holiday entertainment in and around dc this season by dc metro theater arts. In 20, the washington ballet premieres septime webres hemingway. The nutcracker with a twist 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. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. The joffrey ballets the nutcracker at the kennedy center by. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Nov 24, 2015 washington ballets septime webers the nutcracker.
The nutcracker by ballet theatre of maryland at maryland hall for the creative. Experience the magic of the washington ballet s charmingly dc the nutcracker. The nutcracker at metropolitan ballet theatre lauren katz december 14, 2015 as a fan of dance and ballet, i have seen a number of professional productions of the nutcracker over the years. Best known for performances and events at the music center at strathmore, the organization has been presenting accessible, affordable visual and. Dec 19, 20 every december, productions of the nutcracker ballet add to the festivities and joy of the holiday season.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Nutcracker show directory of ballets the nutcracker ballet. I love the addition of cherry blossoms for the sheer. The national ballet brought ballet to every state in the united states but two, and also performed in canada. Washington ballet dazzles with a capital nutcracker.
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. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. We have a lot to celebrate as the ballet theatre of maryland says farewell to the accomplished and brilliant artistic director, dianna cuatto and welcomes the fabulous and amazingly talented nicole seitz to succeed as the new artistic director. Septime webres criticallyacclaimed nutcracker transports us back in time to historic d. Ring in the holidays with moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker, the internationally cherished christmas tradition. The washington ballets the nutcracker featuring anacostia maiden and brave. Strathmore is a nonprofit multidisciplinary arts center and presenting organization based onehalf mile outside the capital beltway in north bethesda, maryland. 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. Twbs adaptation tells the story of clara who is given a magical nutcracker on christmas eve in her familys mansion. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker began to slowly enjoy worldwide popularity after balanchine first staged his production of it in 1954. Baltimore sun ballet theatre of maryland steps lively toward 39th season.
Experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballet s charmingly dc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. Visit our members page now to check out our other membership levels and their benefits. The beautiful nutcracker ballet is a timeless tale of dreams and fantasies that awaken the holiday spirit. Rated a best bet for holiday entertainment in and around dc this season by dc. This year, too, you can have a relishing experience as washington hosts eventful series of nights with the nutcracker ballet. In 1993, moscow ballet toured the great russian nutcracker to washington dc, baltimore, syracuse, orlando, ft lauderdale, new haven, reading and charleston wv for the first time and to critical acclaim.
Dancers leap within the mostcharmingof dc snowstorms and. Buy the nutcracker washington tickets to enjoy the show. The washington ballet celebrates 10 years of septime webres the nutcracker, at the historic warner theater in washington, dc. The nutcracker joffrey ballet chicago opera house the john f. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports you back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. The sun also rises as part of the washington ballet s the american experience series, a multiyear initiative to produce a series of ballets based on iconic american literature, art and music to further develop the companys uniquely american choreographic voice. For years, people have watched the ballet at various venues and continue to pass the tradition to the next generation. Nov 30, 20 the nutcracker performed by the joffrey ballet plays through tomorrow sunday, december 1, 20 at 7. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. Dec 14, 2017 as the holiday season approaches, so does the rich pageantry of manassas ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports you back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic. Dec 08, 2019 experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. The washington ballet presents 10 years of septime webres the. One of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of nearly 100 extraordinary dancers and an unparalleled repertory. In 2004, the washington ballet premiered webres the nutcracker. The nutcracker performed by the joffrey ballet plays through tomorrow sunday, december 1, 20 at 7. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Check out one of these best places to see ballet in the d. Sign up to become the newest member of georgetown ballet. Military ties, artistic surprises in manassas ballets nutcracker.
You are probably already familiar with the story of a young girl who receives a magical nutcracker on christmas eve, but there are a few fun facts most people dont know about the nutcracker. For years, generations of washingtonians grew up loving twbs the nutcracker. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in bethesda. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years.
Bring the whole family and relive your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with largerthanlife puppets, breathtaking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Special holiday events at thearcnovember 27, 20in 20. The classic story features some dc centric twists as it is set in georgetown, features george washington as the heroic nutcracker, and. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Washington maybe its the glittery sugar plums or claras fantastical adventure, but seeing a performance of the nutcracker. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include the washington ballet.
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