This year, the company returns to the opera house with a nutcracker that has undergone. Holiday magic springs to life with olympic ballets. Go behind the scenes of washington ballets the nutcracker. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Published on nov 20, 2012 the washington ballet and the washington school of ballet present excerpts from the nutcracker to shoppers visiting santa at tysons corner center mall category. Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of thewashingtonballet and save up to 50% when making purchase at checkout.
The th annual goldstar national nutcracker award goldstar. Dancers leap within the mostcharmingof dc snowstorms and. With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet. There are many christmas traditions that i am less than fond of. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. The nutcracker depicted as george washington, the rat king as king george. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. In jealousy, her brother fritz throws the nutcracker on the floor and breaks it, but herr drosselmeyer quickly mends it. The nutcracker washington dc tickets the nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. Thu nov 29, 7pm sat dec 1, 2pm sat dec 1, 7pm sun dec 2, 1pm. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. Left alone on stage at the end is that george washington nutcracker doll, placed there by clara after awakening from her washington, d.
This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. Kirov ballet in the nutcracker at dorothy chandler pavilion. 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. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Kirov academy of ballet 4301 harewood road ne washington, dc 20017 202 8321087. This year well also celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the washington school of ballet. Now with 4 shows thursday, december 12, 7 pm friday, december, 7 pm saturday, december 14, 2 pm sunday, december 15, 2 pm.
The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre 5 th street, nw. Recently retired artistic director septime weber developed this annual mainstay with a local flavor. 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. This page features a ballet video titled the washington ballet presents the nationals geico racing presidents at the nutcracker. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to. Nutcracker at the washington center ballet northwest. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. 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. The 11th annual festival features over 200 local dancers performing ballet, contemporary, hiphop, tap, jazz, ballroom, middle eastern, irish, chinese dance, and more. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Congrats to all the dancers cast in ballet northwests 2017 nutcracker at the washington center. To request a refund, a credit, or ask questions, please email boxoffice. Writing in dancing times in june 2012, dance critic margaret willis praised.
She is the longestserving ballerina in american ballet theatres 79year history. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. The nutcracker performed by the washington ballet in ive got you this is a beautiful show hosts professionals so many different characters were the wardrobe room right now the dressing room and. Get 11 thewashingtonballet coupon codes and promo codes at couponbirds. The nutcracker is a unique experience because in each production we have 80 to 100 children, says current artistic director and american ballet theatre icon julie kent. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include the washington ballet. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports us back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic nutcracker. Join in on the fun of cincinnati ballets tour of the nutcracker to the kennedy center in washington, d. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. How the washington ballets annual production of the. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charmingly washington, d. The washington ballet presents the nationals geico racing. Julie kent became the artistic director of the washington ballet in july 2016.
The washington ballet s charmingly dc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. As such, theres no shortage of variations, set to the musical style and locale of. The heroic george washington is the nutcracker, king george iii is the rat king, and the cherry blossoms dance on the potomac. Wheeldon created a special excerpt for the closing ceremony of the london 2012 olympics. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. Witness the magic unfold in this breakthrough production of the beloved holiday classic the nutcracker, presented by atlanta ballet. Balletnovas full length nutcracker debuted in 2004 and has performed in front of sold out audiences every holiday season since. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Septime webre was artistic director for 17 years starting in 1999 and stepped down as artistic director at the conclusion of the 20152016 season. Shortly before the stroke of midnight, clara steals away to the parlor to fetch her beloved nutcracker doll. Nw upper, preprofessional, trainee divisions levels 4 through 9. Jazz hip hop nutcracker is a charmingly lowbudget affair.
Rehearsals, parent meetings, and costume fittings start saturday, september 30th. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. Enter to win tickets to the washington ballets the nutcracker. Albans choir washington, dc the nutcracker conceived and directed by robert joffrey selected choreography by gerald arpino. A group of professional and trained ballet dancers will soon be performing a spectacle worth watching. 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. Tagged as dc holiday events, dc holiday theatre, fun things to do with kids in washington dc, septime webers the nutcracker, the washington ballet, ticket giveaway december 4, 2014 11. 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. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. Ballet northwest the washington center for the performing arts.
In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. The washington ballet tickets washington ballet nutcracker. Ballet northwest presents the nutcracker at the washington. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in 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. There are moments in history that are remembered forever. The washington school of ballets summer intensive gives students from around the world the opportunity to study with our acclaimed fullyear faculty including members of the washington ballet company artistic staff and artistic director julie kent.
The nutcracker program book 2018 by the joffrey ballet issuu. The washington ballet s the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years. Parilla performing arts center at montgomery college, rockville for tickets call the theatre box office at 2405675301, or online at. In three short years christopher wheeldons nutcracker has become a new joffrey tradition. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. The nutcracker continues through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre. In 2012, jazz pianist eyran katsenelenbogen released his renditions of.
Petersburg, one wrote that for the artistic fate of our balletit is yet one more step downwards. These days, a nutcracker run forms the financial backbone of many dance companies. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. Wheater, artistic directorwith the opera house orchestrawith the norwood middle school choir bethesda, md, national cathedral school choir washington, dc, and st. As a nonprofit, olympic ballet theatre relies on ticket sales and donations to continue to provide professional quality ballet to snohomish county. Dec 04, 2017 the washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. The n utcracker,edmonds center for the arts, edmonds, wa, dec 23. 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. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years. Washington dc at the universal ballet school, formerly known as kirov academy and further went on to graduate with honors from the royal ballet school of london.
Olympic ballet thea tre presen ts the nutcracker the nutcracker, a family favorite, is the holidaythemed story of claras enchanting dream on christmas eve. The washington ballet is preparing for 40 performances of the nutcracker critical for both the companys artistic and financial bottom line. The washington ballet gathered up these worldclass dancers to present a holiday mustsee show, the nutcracker. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker performance. The ballets score has been used in several film adaptations of hoffmanns. 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.
In the wii winter olympics game, a piece from the nutcracker is used as. Olympic ballet theatre presents the nutcracker edmonds. Best places to see ballet in the dc area cbs washington. Washingtonians got a look at this vintage version of the holiday ballet in 2012 at the kennedy center. George washington crossing the delaware to conquer the british. The party continues with gifts, dancing and refreshments until the guests depart. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e.
However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. However, as a ballet fan, and harborer of a childish attachment to tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, i would not have expected that my fondness for the nutcracker ballet to join the ranks of my fondless traditions. This is not to say that the performance lacked good execution, and perhaps, my disappointment is due in part to the fact that i am no longer a member of the target audience. The nutcracker at the washington ballet by carolyn kelemen dc. Ticket cost may also be used for credit to next obt production upon request. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee.
The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. 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. Its studios were located at 2801 connecticut avenue, nw, in washington, dc the company debuted on january 3, 1963 at the george washington. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. 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.
Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. 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. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. November 29december 23, 2012 the warner theatre 5 th street nw, washington, dc a holiday mustsee full of magic and marvels. Its studios were located at 2801 connecticut avenue, nw, in washington, dc. Washington ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in. She studied at ballet conservatory in san diego, virginia governors school for dance, ballet wests summer intensive, and eventually graduated from virginia ballet company in 2012, where she performed some of her favorite roles. With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet, fell short of my expectations.