It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. The washington ballet twb continues soaring through the 20. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. International ballet theatre, a washington ballet company. Nw upper, preprofessional, trainee divisions levels 4 through 9. 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. Dec 20, 20 washington maybe its the glittery sugar plums or claras fantastical adventure, but seeing a performance of the nutcracker during the holiday season always feels magical. Traditionally, claras dreamy journey in act 2 of the nutcracker is called the land of sweets. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information.
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. Momentum dance theatre mike paarlberg dec 17, 20 11 am tweet. 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. The washington ballet s nutcracker is set in historic georgetown and features historical figures. Dc metro area december 5, 20 comments thienkim lam giveaway the christmas season is in full swing and that means its time for the washington ballet s the nutcracker. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his highlyacclaimed production, septime webre is planning some special surprises for his celebrated allamerican nutcracker. At the warner theatre, the nutcracker is performed by the washington ballet from november 30 to december 29, 2019, at this historic theatre. Olga jaeckel and hanane lemlih all tea ticket holders will attend the nutcracker matinee performance at 1. Plums and prunes in the washington ballets nutcracker. 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. Dec 11, 2014 the washington ballets the nutcracker december 4 28, 2014 the warner theatre.
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. Dec 23, 20 the manassas ballet theatre, which travels and performs locally, added a fifth performance of the nutcracker this year to its annual run, a sign of growth in the performing arts world. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets.
Dec 04, 2017 the nutcracker from the washington ballet photo. Each nutcracker tea ticket includes a prime seat to the 1. Haddad, who has been teaching ballet for more than 50. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. The year the nutcracker is at the warner theatre until december 29.
The washington ballet presents septime webres the nutcracker. She lives in bethesda with her dog, cat and boyfriend, south african company member andile. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. Dec 05, 20 win tickets to washington ballets nutcracker. With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet, fell short of my expectations. She began her dance training with victor barbee was born in raleigh, north carolina and received his ballet training at the north carolina school of the arts and the school of. For the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker performance. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. Maryland youth ballet s the nutcracker by maryland youth ballet, neighbor nov 19, 20 11. Washington ballet presents the nutcracker story by alexandria lindstrom photography courtesy of the washington ballet theres something incredibly beautiful about ballet that commands attention, something unique and romantic that no overengineered, technically enhanced screen production can replicate or replace.
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. She is the longestserving ballerina in american ballet theatres 79year history. The nutcracker at warner theatre the washington ballet. There are many christmas traditions that i am less than fond of. 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. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet duration. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports you back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic nutcracker. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Dec 08, 20 traditionally, claras dreamy journey in act 2 of the nutcracker is called the land of sweets.
Oct 01, 2017 30 gorgeous photos of the nutcracker performances around the world. At 26, the baltimore native is a member of the washington ballet, which she joined in 20 as a trainee. In addition to the 25 performances at the warner theatre, the washington ballet will have four performances at thearc theater in southeast dc. Septime webres celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii. Nutcracker ballet just two more days to see the pacific northwest ballets rendition of the nutcracker at mccaw hall. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. Nutcracker theater rehearsals will begin monday, november 18. Dec 12, 20 the washington ballet performers of all ages do a phenomenal job and the costumes are spectacular and we love going year after year. The washington ballets charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. Shes practicing at the washington ballet studio in nw washington. After leaving the rock school, claire spent two year with the washington ballet, before moving to new york where she was cast as victoria the white cat in cats on broadway.
The washington school of ballet s 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. 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. This year, the washington ballet celebrates its 10th year of the nutcracker, which first premiered december 2004. Behind the scenes at washington ballets nutcracker. All students in nutcracker must be available for performances thanksgiving weekend. 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. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports you back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as. Military ties, artistic surprises in manassas ballets. Dec 05, 20 the washington ballet celebrates 10 years of septime webres the nutcracker, at the historic warner theater in washington, dc. 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. With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet. Shannon harkins, a yearold ballerina from silver spring, md will dance in this years production of the nutcracker.
How the washington ballets annual production of the. Win tickets to see the washington ballets nutcracker. As a guest artist and performer, claire has performed all over the us to much acclaim. Julie kent became the artistic director of the washington ballet in july 2016. 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 is preparing for 40 performances of the nutcracker critical for both the companys artistic and financial bottom line. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner. Nov 20, 20 great falls for the 22nd year, the margaret haddad studio of classical ballet will present their performance of the nutcracker. Rathbun also received the bronze medal in the world ballet competition in 20 and 2014. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. Posted december 12th, 20 by allison in around town, entertainment, living, theater. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. Washington ballet dancer nardia boodoo says she represents. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker washington pavilion. Victoria pickering it is this aspect of the performance that gives washington ballet s the nutcracker its greatest charm, as well as its most astonishing attribute. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater.
Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. Artistic director julie kent has introduced defining works by globally recognized choreographers, all while embracing the work of emerging. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere.
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 other washington ballet dates and see why seatgeek is. When i was a little girl, my mother took me to see the nutcracker every december. The washington ballets the nutcracker featuring clowns. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. Nov 10, 2016 the washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. Nov 24, 20 tacoma washington contemporary ballet presents the nutcracker in the auditorium at mt tahoma tickets 15. Search performances in your state now buy tickets to see moscow ballet performances. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Septime webre was artistic director for 17 years starting in 1999 and stepped down as artistic director at the conclusion of the 20152016 season.
Members of the cast of the nutcracker from the washington ballet photo. 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. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. In 20, the washington ballet premieres septime webres hemingway. Nutcracker performances will run november 22 december 29. What two washington ballet dancers pack while in the. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children.
Ring in the holidays with moscow ballets great russian nutcracker, the internationally cherished christmas tradition. The washington ballet s charminglydc the nutcracker the party scene duration. Vienna state ballet, wiener staatsballett, is considered one of the worlds top ballet companies. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Natalia is a laureate of the 2010 international ballet competition in athens. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. The washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years.
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. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect. 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. Dec 18, 2019 at 26, the baltimore native is a member of the washington ballet, which she joined in 20 as a trainee. Olympiaballet northwest performs at the washington center for the performing arts shows the 12th21st. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. The washington ballet presents 10 years of septime webres the.
Maryland youth ballets the nutcracker rockville, md patch. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. The washington ballet s alex kramer and ayano kimura have performed all over the united states and internationally in japan, russia. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Series all series special events student performances. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. To bring in revenue, the ballet will present six more nutcracker shows this year, mael says, and lowerlevel ballet classes have been added at the ballet s school, the washington. The nutcracker tea party at the willard intercontinental hotel sunday, december 8, 2019 at 11. It was a fancy occasion we dressed up and went out just the two of us to see the show in our little college. From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. Kirkland, washington ballet company international ballet theatre is a professional ballet company offering traditional as well as modern ballets. 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.
00pm join your favorite nutcracker characters for a magical morning or afternoon tea party at the grand willard. Dc metro area december 5, 20 comments thienkim lam giveaway the christmas season is in full swing and that means its time for the washington ballets the nutcracker. You can call that a productionor a yearly leap of faith. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. It was formerly named the vienna state opera ballet as it is based at the vienna state opera building. The washington ballets the nutcracker featuring sugar plum fairy.
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