Victorian america scenery and costumes populate this version of the story and the kennedy center opera house orchestra. 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. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday. 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. The show premiered there in december 1961, playing as a. Joffreys the nutcracker wednesday, november 25, 2015 sunday, november 29, 2015. Holiday activity events at ritzcarlton tysons corner. The largerthanlifesize costume characters and marionettes delight claramarie, and the audience, on her magical journey through the land of. Win tickets to see disneys the nutcracker and the four. I have lived in the dc area for almost four years now, and i had never seen the citys own company, the washington ballet.
Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. The washington ballet performs tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker at the warner theatre until december 12. Nutcracker ballet returns to warner theatre with d. 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 washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. Army bands 2014 american holiday festival at dar constitution hall, washington, dc, december 57, 2014 the nutcracker suite by peter illych tchaikovsky, arr. Gingerbread decorating class, saturdays, december 5, 12 and 19, 2015, sundays, december 6, and 20, 2015 seatings at 10 a. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. Ballet west sold out 5 performances of the nutcracker at the john f. Dc metro theater arts staffdecember 15, 2015 the staff of dcmetrotheaterarts is honored to announce that their 2015 best musicals at community theatres honorees are. One ticket to see saint louis ballet presents the nutcracker expires dec 19, 2015. A magical fairfax nutcracker fairfax city, va patch. Kennedy center for the performing arts in washington, dc, this year. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets.
However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. His nutcracker, the ultimate feelgood childhood fantasyworld ballet, performed for an eager christmas audience, is a. Nutcracker to the kennedy center in washington, dc kcur. In advance of the performance guests will be greeted at the historic warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st.
Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. Arts and entertainment in metro dc arts and entertainment in metro dc december 24 31, 2015. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. The nutcracker is one of the most recreated shows by practically all ballet companies. Hilary is an independent scholar and academic historian, based in dc. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday washington, dc 1210 this event was brought to you by a generous donation from the above sponsor. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. I started off running up the river past the hungarian parliament building. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. 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. One ticket to see saint louis ballet presents the nutcracker expires dec 20, 2015.
Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. The center for ballet arts presents the nutcracker in. Cincinnati ballet invited to perform the nutcracker at the worldrenowned. 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 washington ballet pulls out all the stops for this classic christmas tale that features a special dc twist. The washington ballets performance of the nutcracker. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. The nutcracker 2015 redmond childrens ballet theater 6th annual magical nutcracker will be presented this december at the redmond performing arts center. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. My dc and i get ejected from my nephews the nutcracker performance december 25, 2017 by three year letterman probably not one of my better ideas to show up to this thing.
Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with professional russian. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. Last december, my youngest daughter and i had the best motherdaughter christmas night together. And in many ways, it succeeds, offering us an enchanting taste of the holiday season to come. Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dc s warner theatre now through dec. Though its become tradition watch clara, the mouse king and the sugar plum fairy or listen to its renowned score while baking cookies, the nutcracker s 1892 premiere was not a success. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. The warner theatre is located at 5 th st, washington, dc. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. My dc began snickering loudly anytime the speaker said nutcracker or dance of the sugar plum fairy, drawing several nasty looks from. The plot, adapted by the company to specifically fit d. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Holiday concerts at strathmore koz, marsalis, hip hop. 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.
Series all series special events student performances. Season tickets are available now and season ticket holders save up to 40% off single ticket prices call 8018696900 to order. The washington ballet presents 10 years of septime webres the. The music center and mansion will be packed with 11 strathmorepresented performances throughout december, including dave koz, the hip hop nutcracker, matisyahu, and the jazz at lincoln center orchestra with wynton marsalis, as well as the strathmore childrens chorus and newest member of the art centers growing family of education. Nutcracker returns after a successful kennedy center engagement in washington, d. Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker returns after a successful. Metropolitan school of the arts presents the nutcracker dec. I figured it was about time, so this year, i saw them perform the famous christmas ballet. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. The decorations include a six foot teddy bear and hundreds of v gwrxr7 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. For the past three years, i have seen the nutcracker at the kennedy center ballet west and the joffrey ballet.
The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Robert joffreys aweinspiring staging of the perennial classic boasts largerthanlife victorian america scenery and costumes, entrancing storytelling, tchaikovskys beloved score, and invigorating dancing that could only be found in a dream. Army bands 2015 american holiday festival at dar constitution hall, washington, dc, december 46, 2015 bluegrass christmas medley. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. C returning to cincinnati for twelve performances december 918 at. The fairfax symphony orchestra and fairfax ballet join to present tchaikovskys nutcracker saturday, december 5 at gmus center for the arts by. Rw restaurant groups robert wiedmaier and his nutcracker collection. Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the.
December 15, 2015 by editorial 0 0 0 0 now rw groups executive chef and partner, wiedmaier has a nutcracker collection to preserve family tradition and history. A large nutcracker stands in the state dining room as part of the 2015 white house christmas theme a timeless tradition at the white house in washington, dc on wednesday, december 2, 2015. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. 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. Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec.
The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner theatre. Maryland nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Two days, december 12 and th, students of academy of russian classical ballet will show four performances of nutcracker to the beloved music of tchaikovsky, with original choreography by.
Thursdaysunday december 111, daily december 1431 excluding december 2425. For tickets, call 202 397seat, or purchase them online. Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker debuts in washington, d. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. A large nutcracker stands in the state dining room as part. Kennedy centers opera house, 2700 f street, nw washington, dc 20566 price. A scene from the kansas city ballets debut performance of devon carneys version of the nutcracker in december 2015. Big boy presents the nutcracker, december 9 through 18 at the aronoff center for. The mininut montgomery college cultural arts center, 7995 georgia avenue, silver spring. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Hoffmans original 1816 tale draws heavily on the source material, but also utilizes a. This information has not been displayed to ensure that these tickets only are dispersed to qualified persons. Heres everywhere to see the nutcracker in nova this year.
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