Praised by the new york times as original and exciting pnbs unique production is the brilliant result of close collaboration between pnb founding artistic director and choreographer kent stowell and renowned childrens book author and illustrator. Pnb says goodbye to stowell and sendaks nutcracker this year. 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. Come hear tchaikovskys beautiful score and see local dancers whirl through snowfalls and magic in this. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts.
Cornish preparatory dance company and students in the preparatory dance program at cornish college of the arts present their annual performance of the nutcracker. This north seattle dance school produces a very popular, familyfriendly onehour show called nutcracker sweets that caters to young audiences and their families, and showcases the talents of arcs student dancers, alongside its youth and professional company dancers. Aug 25, 2015 seattle, wa 98109 seattle, wa a newold holiday tradition comes to seattle. These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. Whether youre up for the big production with pacific northwest ballet, or youre more interested in the lighter variety with a jazzy nutcracker, weve got. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. Nutcracker, with lavish sets and costumes by maurice sendak and choreography by kent stowell, has been a tradition for seattlearea.
Buttcracker at erickson theatre off broadway in seattle, wa. 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. George balanchines the nutcracker vanguard seattle. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. Here is a guy making a christmas nutcracker out of ice in seattle, washington at pioneer square. Seattle, wa 98109 seattle, wa a new holiday tradition comes to seattle. 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. Nov 16, 2011 guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound. For the first time in decades, the pacific northwest ballet has a new holiday tradition with george balanchines the nutcracker. Seattle for many of us, the nutcracker is a holiday tradition. Land of the sweets, voted best burlesque in western washington by king 5, features topnotch dance talent, opulent costuming, incredible choreography from the classicallytrained lily verlaine, and stunning original jazz arrangements of the tchaikovsky score by jasper mccann, kate olson, and. The weather is changing, and its time to head indoors but the seattle. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs seattle.
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. The burlesque nutcracker gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover. Hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king to the 2015 production of george. Best nutcracker performances in puget sound cbs seattle. Marion oliver mccaw hall, seattle, am 28 november 2015.
The production by twsb and twb founder mary day was performed in constitution hall and, beginning in 1992, at the warner theatre. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker performances. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. 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. Staged here by pnb artistic director peter boal, judith fugate ex nycb principal and balanchine trust repetiteur and garielle whittle ex nycb, the magnificent production awakens nostalgia and is sure to inspire dreams. This special intermission package includes a buildyourowncupcake experience with cupcake royale, swords and crowns for snapyourown pictures and coffee, tea, wine, beer and sparkling wine for adults. One of the best family friendly traditions of the season is taking the kiddos to the nutcracker. A nutty holiday at pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its 20152016 season, a sparkling new production of. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs. Click here to learn about our buyer guarantee cancelled events. Seattle s covid19 website, king county public health, and washington s statewide resources.
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. Buttcracker,erickson theatre off broadway, seattle, wa, dec. Nutcracker ballet seattle, washington moscow ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Pacific northwest ballet is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its 20152016 season, a sparkling new production. 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. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Nov 27, 2014 dance nutcracker pacific northwest ballets annual production of nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a dazzling glass star by dale chihuly. Hall for 37 performances november 27 through december 28, 2015. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
The show, which began in november, is going to be staged throughout december and the nutcracker seattle wa tickets are selling fast. Our production is a spectacle of worldrenowned talent and exquisite handmade costumes and sets. Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. In addition to these cities, ballet fans can see the nutcracker in 2015 in places like seattle nov.
Best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions in seattle. Mccaw hall is going to feature the brand new production of the nutcracker of the legend, peter ilyich tchaikovsky. George balanchines the nutcracker in seattle, wa at goldstar. Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. There was a lot of buzz about this change and attendees have a lot of opinions about which one was better.
Pacific northwest ballet november 23 december 28, 2018 mccaw hall 321 mercer st. Pacific northwest ballet lower queen anne seattle, wa. Jun 30, 2015 pacific northwest ballet unveils new nutcracker set. The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. View all hotels near pacific northwest ballet on tripadvisor. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian. Its the last dance for buttcracker, seattle s heavy metal spoof of the nutcracker. Grand rapids ballet will open the seattle tour with three performances of olivier wevers whimsical interpretation of a midsummer nights dream. Buttcracker at erickson theatre off broadway in seattle. Pacific northwest ballets brand new the nutcracker.
Experience the magic of the nutcracker at these lovely local performances. Ballets magnificent production of george balanchines the nutcracker awakens nostalgia and is sure to inspire dreams. Starting in 2015, pnb will perform george balanchines the nutcracker complete with new. George balanchines the nutcracker awakens nostalgia and is sure to inspire. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Instrument petting zoos will be at the following performances. Pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015 the. Year after year, family and friends share the wonder and beauty of the holidays with pnbs worldfamous nutcracker.
Redmond childrens ballet theater 6th annual magical nutcracker will be presented this december at the redmond performing arts center. Oct 05, 2011 this is film of the inventory of the most awesome nutcracker store on the planet. George balanchines the nutcracker in seattle, wa goldstar. Pacific northwest ballets debut of george balanchines. But as josephine cheng shows us, if youre expecting the same old holiday. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show.
Pacific northwest ballets debut of george balanchines the. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. Visitors to the nutcracker are encouraged to linger in the lobby and check out the nutcracker sets and other amusements scattered throughout mccaw hall. Talented dancers, great programming, breathtaking sets, and affordable tickets. This event has been postponed, reschedule date tbd. The wenatchee nutcracker is entering its third exciting season in collaboration read more. Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall 321 mercer st seattle, wa 98109 206 4412424 date. 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. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballets celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. 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 our artistic director, yanina mikhaylyuk, saintpetersburg. She is a graduate of the world famous vaganova ballet academy, named after agrippina vaganova who is the namesake of the russian ballet style.
The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. 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. Nutcracker at cornish playhouse at seattle center in. Nutcracker at cornish playhouse at seattle center in seattle. The nutcracker bellevue events, happenings, attractions. Natalia gubanova was b orn in saint petersburg, russia, home of the vaganova ballet school considered the best method in the world.
Thank you for your support of pnb and seattle opera. The pacific northwest ballets muchanticipated production of george balanchines the nutcracker opened this weekend. Though boal is excited about bringing balanchine and falconers nutcracker vision to seattle, hes anxious about. There is a mother ginger statue, and giant mouse statue, and three ministages, plus seattle s tallest christmas tree. 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. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Ellensburg is the center of the earth or washington, at least. Pnbs bestselling holiday classic is a fantastical combination of ian falconer s unique design, tchaikovskys beloved score, and the entire company in showstopping roles. A beginners guide to taking a small child to the nutcracker.
In 2004, the company premiered a new allamerican version of the nutcracker by artistic director septime webre, designed just for washington, dc. When the curtain goes up on george balanchine s the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Dec 10, 2015 each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound. The holidays are rapidly approaching and its time to break out the festivities. George balanchines the nutcracker at pnb, november 27. From before the very first performance, back in 2015, pnb looked at. Patricias triumphant return to the pacific northwest is the signature event of the fall. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. Crescendo brings together members of the olympia symphony and over fifty ballet northwest dancers for a groundbreaking performance featuring gershwins an. Oct 30, 2018 the pacific northwest ballet version of nutcracker choreography from george balanchine since 2015 is sumptuous but it also exists other versions in seattle, to fit everyone tastebudget. Pnb unveils seattles new, brighter nutcracker the seattle times. Seattle city hall, 600 4th ave floor l1, seattle, wa 98124 feature shows citystream segments.
Pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015. As pacific northwest ballets nutcracker approaches its final showing after a 31 year run, we go behind the scenes of the seattle classic. Ceragioli oversees tcbs production while maestro bernard kwiram directs the tacoma city ballet orchestra. Ibts the nutcracker is more than a simple ballet production. Nov 20, 2012 what holiday season would be complete without clara, the mouse king and the nutcracker. Its the last dance for buttcracker, seattles heavy. Created by founding artistic director kent stowell and favorite childrens author and illustrator maurice sendak, pnbs oneofakind nutcracker has been dazzling northwest audiences for.
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