Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie. Seattle has the triple doors burlesque nutcracker, the wildly popular varietydrag show homo for the holidays and the 20032007 run of buttrock suites, the inspiration for and. 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. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts.
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. Ecb is located in renton, washington and serves diverse communities in the puget sound region. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tour. I must have been about seven when my parents stuffed me into a suit and made me sit through the pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets.
Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. Pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker seattlearea nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. Tchaikovskys cherished score played live by the pnb orchestra, gorgeous scenery and costumes by celebrated author and illustrator ian falconer olivia the pig, brilliant dancing by pnbs incredible dancers, a snowfall every performance, and seattle centers mccaw hall all dressed up for the holidays.
When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. A sampler of fantastic nutcrackers around seattle, the eastside and south sound. At the warner theatre, the nutcracker is performed by the washington ballet from november 30 to december 29, 2019, at this historic theatre. Following the monumental 32season run of the stowellsendak production, pnb promises to dazzle audiences with both the familiar and the new with a genuine hometown extravaganza 99 percent of the entire production was crafted by. Can washingtons new togo cocktail law save seattles bars. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. Pnbs stowellsendak nutcracker premiered in seattle on december, 1983. 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 period production includes the holiday party, the mice that escape into the audience, the beautiful snow scene, and the waltz of the flowers.
George balanchines the nutcracker promises the magic that makes the holidays. If your family loves history the tale was first told russia in 1892. On this night, everyone is encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. For a city with a population notorious for having a lack of traditional religious. Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker at the mccaw hall, seattle, wa. When i was invited to opening night of the nutcracker in seattle at the pacific northwest ballet, i felt humbled and honored. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. The washington ballet brings the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. Evergreen city ballet ecb is a nonprofit, preprofessional ballet school dedicated to cultivating excellence, artistry, and community through dance education, outreach, and performances. View all hotels near pacific northwest ballet on tripadvisor. The nutcracker is the story of a little girl named clara and a wooden doll that was given to her on christmas eve many years ago. Tacoma city ballet this enchanting production expands upon the original nutcracker to also include the tale of the hard nut, a story about how a princess breaks the spell of the curse of ugliness cast by the evil mouse queen. This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages. Buy tickets online now or find out more with seattle theater.
The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle. As the ballet opens, we see herr drosselmeyer on his way to a christmas party, carrying presents for his. 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. The washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre. Clara lives with her brother, fritz, and her parents, herr and frau burgermeister. This beloved family tradition features 180 cast members. Review of pacific northwest ballet, seattle, wa tripadvisor. Our production is a spectacle of worldrenowned talent and exquisite handmade costumes and sets. Meany hall for the performing arts, on the university of washington campus. Nov 27, 2018 but in 2015, pacific northwest ballet debuted a new version of the nutcracker in seattle featuring choreography by george balanchine and set design by ian falconer.
Pacific northwest ballet the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker is now the worlds most recognized and celebrated production, now in its 29th season the legendary costumes and sets are designed by maurice sendak author and illustrator of where the wild things are and the performance itself is seen by approximately 100,000 people per year booster seats are available on a first come. The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec. The nutcracker bellevue events, happenings, attractions. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes.
Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie in. It just isnt the holiday season in washington state without the annual the nutcracker seattle production, presented annually by the pacific northwest ballet and featuring choreography by the immortal george balanchine and lucky for you, great tickets are available for every performance of the companys 2020 production. Pacific northwest ballet pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker production features the evermesmerizing choreography of balanchine, and lavish sets and costumes designed by ian falconer creator of the childrens book olivia the pig. I returned to the nutcracker as an adult seattle met.
Ballet school next performance support the ballet about us tacoma city ballet provides excellent classical ballet instruction and performance creating accessibility to the performing arts tacoma city ballet a 501c3 nonprofit organization tacoma city ballet 508 6th avenue tacoma, wa 98402 phone. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to know. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. Artistic director julie kent has introduced defining works by globally recognized choreographers, all while embracing the work of emerging. Midcolumbia ballet mcb presents the 44thannual performance of the nutcracker on december th, 14th, and 15th 2019 at the richland high school auditorium. Both productions feature the tacoma city ballet orchestra under the direction of maestro bernard. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. I began taking my daughter to the pacific northwest ballet presentation of the nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet s george balanchines the nutcracker seattle area nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. Nov 28, 2018 i must have been about seven when my parents stuffed me into a suit and made me sit through the pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker.
Mccaw hall plays host to the nutcracker seattle ballet each year, bringing to life george balanchines version of. I remember a rat king, a fair bit of swashbuckling, cannons erupting, some dude with an eyepatch, the old opera houses grandeur more a matter of scale than precise adornment, and little else. Emerald ballet theatres annual production of the nutcracker is a. It is an event of enchantment and wonder that not only brings the whole family together but imbues the heart of each audience member with the magic of christmas. 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. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. I have been to the pacific nw ballet s nutcracker many times over the last 20 years. Its no wonder this performance is a favorite of seattle families. For a special treat, you can reserve the nutcracker suites for intermission. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. For more than 20 years, the pacific northwest ballets performance of nutcracker has been the christmas family event to attend in the northwest. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892.
I have been to the pacific nw ballets nutcracker many times over the last 20 years. Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. Highlighted by maurice sendaks stunning production design and kent stowells inventive choreography which emphasizes the darker psychological aspects of e. Nov 27, 2018 now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. Oct 21, 2016 the washington ballet s the nutcracker featuring clowns duration. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. Now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece.
Pacific northwest ballet the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker is now the worlds most recognized and celebrated production, now in its 29th season the legendary costumes and sets are designed by maurice sendak author and illustrator of where the wild things are and the performance itself is seen by approximately 100,000 people per year. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. The 1892 nutcracker suite is first, and it is a piece of music that i have a very deep affiliation with. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. 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. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre.
Bring the story of the nutcracker suite to your decor with the main characters from the beloved ballet clara, drosselmeyer, the prince, and the mouse king. Bestselling classic, the nutcracker is a fantastical combination of unique design, tchaikovskys. Pacific northwest ballet again stages george balanchines the. For a special treat, you can reserve the nutcracker suites for.
Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Special guests appearances from the likes of harriet tubman and george washington himself can be noted at claras godfather. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. George balanchines the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission. The story centers on a young girls christmas eve and her awakening to the wider world and romantic love. Mccaw hall lobby opens two hours before the start of each performance. Although the overall story of the nutcracker is a familiar one to most fans of the story, the washington ballet puts its own spin on the production by adding little pieces of washington s history into the play. International ballet theatre returns to bellevues meydenbauer theater to celebrate the holiday season with their 18th anniversary seasons performance of the nutcracker. The washington ballets the nutcracker featuring clowns duration. Evergreen city ballet s production of the nutcracker will have your kids entertained and dazzled by the compelling performance, eyecatching sets, and beautiful costumes. With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, ibts nutcracker celebrates their 19th season and has become an event for every family on the eastside. Washington ballets 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.
Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Join the international ballet theatre for an annual tradition that comes to life just for the holidays. As the ballet company of the nations capital, the washington ballet reflects the diversity of the community and the nation through its professional dancers, highcaliber school, and its repertoire. It is a film adaptation of the ballet the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky and. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Its the ultimate holiday theatrical production in seattle and its a big deal. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read.
These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. Skip the lobby lines and treat yourself to an enchanted intermission in the nutcracker suite. Evergreen city ballet premier ballet school renton, wa. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The beloved harlem nutcracker bankrupted choreographer. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. The composer made a selection of eight of the more popular pieces before the ballets december 1892 premiere, forming what is currently known as the nutcracker suite, op. We are spoiled here in seattle to have such an amazing company like pacific northwest ballet putting on such timeless productions like george balanchines the nutcracker. International ballet theatre the nutcracker in bellevue.
Vdt shall foster education consistent with article ix of the washington state constitution by fostering participation in and appreciation for the dance arts on the part of all persons without distinction or preference as to race, color, creed, or sex. My grandmother took me for my first show when i was a young teen and i. There was a lot of buzz about this change and attendees have a lot of opinions about which one was better. Ibts the nutcracker is more than a simple ballet production. Dec 06, 2015 the washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec.
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 production is entering its third year of using george balanchine choreography and newer sets by ian falconer, the creator of. The harlem nutcracker by donald byrd, in a workshop production of the first phase, presented by spectrum dance theater. Whether youre thinking of going to pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Dec, 2019 join the international ballet theatre for an annual tradition that comes to life just for the holidays. Pnb began producing this version of the nutcracker in 2015, after a 32 season run of its kent.
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