This holiday season is our 33nd annual performance of the nutcracker. Academy of international ballet presents the nutcracker. Press release announcing ballet theatre of marylands 40th anniversary, 20182019 season. Although it premiered in saint petersburgs mariinsky theatre on december 18, 1892, composer pyotr tchaikovskys the nutcracker wouldnt become the dependably magical holidayseason reaffirmation of christmas joy we know and love until decades later. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to see the ballet with a live orchestra in baltimore. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in baltimore. Ballet theatre of maryland and conservatory of dance. Dec 17, 2015 for many, seeing the nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. Ivlieva has won the best choreographer award in 2015 for her modern. Nutcracker ballet returns to warner theatre with d. Having attended the nutcracker at both lincoln center in nyc and in philadelphia we believe the moscow ballet great russian nutcracker is. Thel moore iiiwas born and raised in baltimore, maryland. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker at george mason universitys center for the arts.
The baltimore countybased company performs a fulllength ballet based on charles dickens a christmas carol. The nutcracker maryland hall for the creative arts. Boston ballets dazzling, dreamy nutcracker the boston. The washington ballet s the nutcracker at warner theatre. New york theatre ballet announces the 2015 16 season, which will include repertory performances at schimmel center at pace university september 1920, 2015, danspace project october, 2015. Lasha khozashvili as the snow king and ashley ellis as the snow queen during a dress rehearsal for boston ballet s the. The hippodrome theatre, now a part of the francemerrick performing arts center, first opened its doors in 1914 as a movie palace. The nutcracker 2019 tickets go on sale october 1st 19th year anniversary performance. All ages feel the spirit of the season at the great russian nutcracker through the romantic costumes and shimmering backdrops splashed with highlights of russian history. Click here for more information 2019 nutcracker childrens cast auditions. The nutcracker presented by ballet theatre of maryland.
Dance into the holidays with a performance of the nutcracker. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. 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. Theres nothing like a traditional nutcracker to get you in the mood for the festive season. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Central maryland youth ballet s 2015 performance of the nutcracker submitted photo as soon as you gobble up that thanksgiving dinner, start searching for the sweet treats of 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. The company was founded in 1988 by edward stewart, who was the artistic director until his death in 2002. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets event. Jorge barani performing the nutcracker variation with baltimore ballet in 2014. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the hippodrome theatre in baltimore. Dec 16, 2015 the washington ballets sona kharatian and tamas krizsa perform a scene from the nutcracker.
Baltimore theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. The nutcracker choreography by olivier munoz robert e. The nutcracker 2019 tickets go on sale october 1st. Baltimore ballet school and company 10534 york rd, ste 201, cockeysville, maryland 21030 rated 4. Nov 03, 2017 ballet chesapeake formerly harford ballet company is proud to announce its upcoming performances of the nutcracker at stephens hall theatre at towson university on saturday, december 9, at 1. Jorge barani nutcracker male variation 2014 with baltimore. Jan 02, 2015 jorge barani performing the nutcracker variation with baltimore ballet in 2014. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre.
The washington ballet brings the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. The nutcracker at ballet theatre of maryland at maryland. Maryland youth ballet performs the nutcracker at the robert e. Vaught contemporary ballet was founded in january 2015 by artistic director, katie vaught. Lindsey hinchliffe and loren williams performing in the snow scene from ballet theatre of marylands production of the nutcracker at maryland hall, december 2015. The secret of a newport nutcracker at rosecliff is in its sense of scale, proportion, musicality and good stage manners. Joffrey ballet s the nutcracker at the kennedy center opera house. The seats were perfect, the theatre beautiful, and it was clear the dancers enjoyed the large stage. The nutcracker ballet is a classic holiday performance dating back to an original russian premiere in 1892, with a breathtaking score by. And theres no traditional nutcracker as magical as peter wrights the artistic director of birmingham royal ballet has created a goldstandard production of this beloved party piece, remaining faithful to. The philosophy of mystic ballet s artistic existence is supported through its unique tic technique. Community engagement testimonials moscow ballets great.
This annual favorite is a community affair, starring our high school students, twigs, and individuals from the greater baltimore area. He has choreographed the nutcracker, pictures at an exhibition, a gershwin. Nutcracker comes to washington featuring local twist cbs. By karen campbell globe correspondent, december 1, 2015, 12. Join us for the most famous holiday party of all time, battle against the wicked rat queen, and experience your dreams coming true. At the music center at strathmore, the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker by citydance will be performed by 60 local youth who have been selected to perform alongside the russian professionals in moscow ballets production on. 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. Press release ballet theatre of maryland presents its 20182019 season opener.
Allow yourself to be magically swept away by the tale of the young heroine clara and her adventures to rescue her beloved nutcracker from the rat queens evil spell. The company is based in baltimore, md and has shown work at baltimore theatre project, dance place, the jack guidone theater and joes movement. Guests will be greeted at the warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members, and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the nutcracker soldiers marching. Each year baltimore ballet presents the nutcracker at goucher college kraushaar auditorium featuring world renowned guest artists, professional dancers, and more. Nutcracker comes to washington featuring local twist. The mininut montgomery college cultural arts center, 7995 georgia avenue, silver spring.
Nov 17, 2017 ballet chesapeake brings new york city to towson. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner theatre. Click to register 20192020 class schedule the mission of the mid atlantic youth ballet and center for dance education is to enrich and educate the community through. See more ideas about nutcracker costumes, ballet costumes and nutcracker ballet costumes. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. 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.
Mybs mininut is a delightful abbreviated version of our classic the nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. The nutcracker is sure to capture your heart and become one of your favorite christmas traditions. 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. Media4artiststheo kossenas luis is, as a performer, so charismatic, and as a dancer, so. Music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky robert bernhardt, conductornicholas hersh, conductor sunday matinee onlybarry hughson, choreographerbaltimore school for the arts, dancersbaltimore symphony orchestra. Press release ballet theatre of maryland returns to baltimore for its 40th anniversary season programming. For questions and general inquiries, email nccadmin at joffrey dot org all auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street. The highrisk residency by the ballet theatre of maryland begins next weekend with four performances of the nutcracker at the lyric. Nutcracker ballet towson, maryland white marsh ballet academy presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. As you follow the action from room to room here, youre so close to the performers that youre involved in a new way. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. The nutcracker, ballet theatre of maryland at md hall 1218. It is a twoact ballet, choreographed by anastasia babayeva and denis gronostayskiy with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky.
Maryland youth ballet myb is a 50 yearold training institution known to be one of the finest schools of classical ballet in the region. Experience the wonder of this timeless holiday tradition. San francisco ballet dancers bloom in waltz of the flowers. The nutcracker, ballet theatre of maryland at md hall 12. The nutcracker come away to a magical land of sugar plums, flowers, and dew drops this holiday season. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is a christmas tradition and visual feast that creates lifelong memories for the whole family. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. Tchaikovsky and his trilogy btm blog ballet theatre of. No matter the version, the nutcracker is a ballet that almost all ballet companies do each year, especially in the united states. Complete with elaborate sets and scenery, the journey begins with the dream of a young girl, clara, and her nutcracker prince.
Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. Ballet theatre of marylands the nutcracker at bowie center for the performing arts. We invite you to the most famous christmas party of all time as you attend the nutcracker where the possibility of dreams, the magic of christmas and the wonder of the child merge through young claras adventures with mechanical dolls, lifesize rats, and whirling kingdoms of snow. The nutcracker baltimore tickets live in december 2020. The search for americas favorite nutcracker is on pointe. A visual history of the nutcracker in 100 photos huffpost. Ballet chesapeake presents the nutcracker at towson. Each year baltimore ballet presents the nutcracker at goucher college kraushaar auditorium featuring world renowned guest artists, professional dancers, preprofessional students, and children from baltimore ballet school. Parilla performing arts center, montgomery college, 51 mannakee street, rockville. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares. Overflowing with 40 beautiful russian dancers and set to tchaikovskys famous music, this holiday favorite features 200 lavish costumes, largerthanlife puppets and 9 handpainted backdrops with 3d effects. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with.
C, the ballet is unique, incorporating american history into the performance. Contact the ballet west ticket office at 8018696900 to reserve your tickets today. Nutcracker, cinderella, legends and more set for new. Dallas ballet companys annual nutcracker is the highlight of our year. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballet s celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour.
Dancing in this ballet is so much fun when you are dancing with your. Lauren fagone was a professional dancer with richmond ballet from 2001 2015, performing leading roles in works that span. Buy moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets from the official site. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Contemporary classics, the nutcracker, and swan lake. Tic favors freedom of action for the individual over the collective. Vcb creates original story ballets meant to represent, reflect and reveal the triumphs and failures of modern society.
Nutcracker childrens cast auditions joffrey ballet. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others. He started his training at the baltimore school for the arts and finished at nutmeg ballet conservatory. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. The bso and the baltimore school for the arts dancers come together again in this holiday classic, the nutcracker. Catch these stunning photos and video of moscow ballets the sleeping beauty in 2019 featuring principal ballerina karyna shatkovskaya. Ballet theatre of maryland presents the nutcracker. It just isnt christmas in maryland without the nutcracker baltimore production, presented annually as a joint collaboration between the baltimore symphony orchestra and the baltimore school for the arts and as if that wasnt enough, the moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker is coming to town this december, too. Vaudeville performances were held there, too, featuring such legends as red skelton and benny goodman.
Halls are decked, cider is spiced, giftsif you dont shop last minute like i doare wrapped and tchaikovskys waltz of the flowers is serenading audiences in theaters across the nation. Western ballets nutcracker performed on december 4th, 2015. Nutcracker ballet tickets in baltimore great russian nutcracker. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. The boston ballet will present the nutcracker from nov. Utilizing our idiosyncratic artistic ideology, tic technique is an essential and unorthodox approach for todays audiences. Myb prepares young dancers for a professional career in dance as well as offering classes to dancers of all ages and levels in the metropolitan region including special programs for. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet.
Dec 14, 2015 the nutcracker plays through december 20, 2015 at ballet theatre of maryland, performing at maryland hall for the creative arts 801 chase street, in annapolis, maryland. July 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message ballet theatre of maryland is marylands only fully professional ballet company and is based in annapolis, maryland. Jorge barani nutcracker male variation 2014 with baltimore ballet. Through the battle scene of scurrying young mice and. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in maryland.
Ballet chesapeake brings new york city to towson towson, md. Baltimore sun ballet theatre of maryland steps lively toward 39th season. Featuring a full cast of over 100 dancers, brilliant costume and prop design, and theatrical magic, the nutcracker is a family favorite and a special christmas tradition. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic as you and your loved ones journey with masha and her nutcracker prince through the snow forest. Our studio is located in a very diverse area, we have students of every skin shade, with me being british, im fond of calling it the united nations of dance. Subscriptions will be available for purchase as of february 18, 2015, online at, by mail joffrey ballet subscriptions, the joffrey ballet, joffrey tower, 10 east randolph street.