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. The washington ballet pulls out all the stops for this classic christmas tale that features a special dc twist. Nutcracker returns after a successful kennedy center engagement in washington, d. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Season tickets are available now and season ticket holders save up to 40% off single ticket prices call 8018696900 to order. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. The mininut montgomery college cultural arts center, 7995 georgia avenue, silver spring. Ballet west sold out 5 performances of the nutcracker at the john f. C returning to cincinnati for twelve performances december 918 at. 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.
Win tickets to see disneys the nutcracker and the four. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday washington, dc 1210 this event was brought to you by a generous donation from the above sponsor. 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. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. For tickets, call 202 397seat, or purchase them online.
The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. 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. Series all series special events student performances. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner theatre. And in many ways, it succeeds, offering us an enchanting taste of the holiday season to come. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets. Holiday activity events at ritzcarlton tysons corner. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc.
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. Nutcracker to the kennedy center in washington, dc kcur. 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. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. The fairfax symphony orchestra and fairfax ballet join to present tchaikovskys nutcracker saturday, december 5 at gmus center for the arts by. Thursdaysunday december 111, daily december 1431 excluding december 2425.
The nutcracker 2015 redmond childrens ballet theater 6th annual magical nutcracker will be presented this december at the redmond performing arts center. Army bands 2014 american holiday festival at dar constitution hall, washington, dc, december 57, 2014 the nutcracker suite by peter illych tchaikovsky, arr. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. Kennedy centers opera house, 2700 f street, nw washington, dc 20566 price. 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. Cincinnati ballet invited to perform the nutcracker at the worldrenowned. Mybs mininut is a delightful abbreviated version of our classic the nutcracker, designed to introduce children to the magic of this family favorite. Gingerbread decorating class, saturdays, december 5, 12 and 19, 2015, sundays, december 6, and 20, 2015 seatings at 10 a. His nutcracker, the ultimate feelgood childhood fantasyworld ballet, performed for an eager christmas audience, is a. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs.
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. 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. The washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. Cincinnati ballets production attempts to find ways to charm and surprise audiences more than a hundred years after it was first written. For the past three years, i have seen the nutcracker at the kennedy center ballet west and the joffrey ballet. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The nutcracker is one of the most recreated shows by practically all ballet companies. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker returns after a successful. Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dc s warner theatre now through dec. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather drosselmeyers morgan freeman annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted keywhich promptly disappears.
The washington ballet performs tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker at the warner theatre until december 12. I have lived in the dc area for almost four years now, and i had never seen the citys own company, the washington ballet. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. The warner theatre is located at 5 th st, washington, dc. A magical fairfax nutcracker fairfax city, va patch. Metropolitan school of the arts presents the nutcracker 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 nutcrackers 1892 premiere was not a success. Heres everywhere to see the nutcracker in nova this year. 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. Holiday concerts at strathmore koz, marsalis, hip hop.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the. 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. The washington ballet presents 10 years of septime webres the. The largerthanlifesize costume characters and marionettes delight claramarie, and the audience, on her magical journey through the land of. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian 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. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Army bands 2015 american holiday festival at dar constitution hall, washington, dc, december 46, 2015 bluegrass christmas medley. Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker debuts in washington, d. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read.
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. My dc began snickering loudly anytime the speaker said nutcracker or dance of the sugar plum fairy, drawing several nasty looks from. Last december, my youngest daughter and i had the best motherdaughter christmas night together. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The plot, adapted by the company to specifically fit d. 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. Arts and entertainment in metro dc arts and entertainment in metro dc december 24 31, 2015.
A large nutcracker stands in the state dining room as part. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. The center for ballet arts presents the nutcracker in. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. 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. 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. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition.
Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. The show premiered there in december 1961, playing as a. Nutcracker ballet returns to warner theatre with d. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. This celebrated production is set in historic this celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington. Kennedy center for the performing arts in washington, dc, this year. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. Victorian america scenery and costumes populate this version of the story and the kennedy center opera house orchestra. I started off running up the river past the hungarian parliament building. Always call or check the event website before heading out. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance.
The washington ballets performance of the nutcracker. Hilary is an independent scholar and academic historian, based in dc. The nutcracker performed by ballet petite thursday. Big boy presents the nutcracker, december 9 through 18 at the aronoff center for. One ticket to see saint louis ballet presents the nutcracker expires dec 20, 2015. 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. 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. 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. Hoffmans original 1816 tale draws heavily on the source material, but also utilizes a. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical. I figured it was about time, so this year, i saw them perform the famous christmas ballet. A scene from the kansas city ballets debut performance of devon carneys version of the nutcracker in december 2015. One ticket to see saint louis ballet presents the nutcracker expires dec 19, 2015. Joffreys the nutcracker wednesday, november 25, 2015 sunday, november 29, 2015.
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