This year well also celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the washington school of ballet. The teams racing presidents and first baseman ryan zimmerman will be making walkon appearances during a couple of performances of the holiday staple, as will a few other local. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. This site is a reliable source for cheap the washington ballet tickets. Norton to perform in washington ballet production of the. Wheater, artistic directorwith the opera house orchestrawith the norwood middle school choir bethesda, md, national cathedral school choir washington, dc, and st. Washington ballets canned nutcracker suite ditches live music. Congresswoman eleanor holmes norton ddc will perform in the washington ballet production of the nutcracker tomorrow, december 6, from 7. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet. The mouse king and his pack are british red coats, and their gingerbread man counterparts are. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker.
Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. For tickets, call ticketmaster at 202 3977328, or purchase them online. The nutcracker plays through december 24, 2011, at the washington ballet at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of dcs perennial favorite, septime webres the nutcracker, november 24 25 at thearc theater and november 29. Nutcracker at the washington center ballet northwest. The washington ballet celebrates 15 years of dcs holiday favorite, the nutcracker, november 29december 28 at the historic warner theatre. Search performances in your state now buy tickets to see moscow ballet performances.
The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker the. The 11th annual festival features over 200 local dancers performing ballet, contemporary, hiphop, tap, jazz, ballroom, middle eastern, irish, chinese dance, and more. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. The washington ballet s charmingly dc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. Ballet wests production, which opened wednesday at the kennedy center, fairly bursts with. The washington school of ballets 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 kent. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. As far as i know, the only local one with a live orchestra is manassas. Balletnovas full length nutcracker debuted in 2004 and has performed in front of sold out audiences every holiday season since.
The nutcracker depicted as george washington, the rat king as king george. 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. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. 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. Photos will be taken between 10am and 3pm on your selected performance date. 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. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglydc production set in 1882 georgetown is a holiday tradition. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. November 29december 23, 2012 the warner theatre 5 th street nw, washington, dc a holiday mustsee full of magic and marvels. I am excited to have a family 4pack of tickets to see the nutcracker performed by the washington ballet at the warner theater this holiday season. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. The washington ballet celebrates 15 years of the nutcracker.
Warner theatre, 5 th st washington, dc 20004 price. The nutcracker washington dc tickets the nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. 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. The heroic george washington is the nutcracker, king george iii is the rat king, and the cherry blossoms dance on the potomac.
Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre. The washington ballets beloved nutcracker, a dc holiday. Washington ballets nutcracker brings holiday tradition.
The washington ballet promo code cheap the washington. 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. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. 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. American ballet theatre s critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker. A snow queen, a snow king, 12 snow angels, and 12 snow flakes, coupled with.
With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet, fell short of my expectations. Left alone on stage at the end is that george washington nutcracker doll, placed there by clara after awakening from her washington, d. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Dec 14 maryland youth ballets the nutcracker silver. The washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years. Dec 12, 2011 george balanchines the nutcracker 2012 teaser duration. Ballet wests production, which opened wednesday at. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in the nutcracker. The nutcracker the washington ballet family 4pack tickets.
Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia. Take the whole family to marvel over claras christmas fantasy when the wooden toy soldier comes alive and takes her on a magical tour of wonderful holiday adventures. With over 40 scheduled performances, the washington ballets the nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a winter wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed. The washington ballet performance of the nutcracker. Ive been offered 2 tickets to take my daughter to see the nutcracker as well, but all thoughts and opinions are. This will be the third time norton joins the 66yearold, district of columbia based company for its holidaythemed production. 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. 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.
Parilla performing arts center at montgomery college, rockville for tickets call the theatre box office at 2405675301, or online at. 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. Washington youve heard the myth of george washingtons wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys. The washington ballet tickets washington ballet nutcracker. Dec 16, 2015 its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Approximately 2 hours, with one 15minute intermission.
Find last minute and sold out the washington ballet tickets along with vip seating at very low prices for all 2020 events. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. Join us in costa mesa, california for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years. Petersburg, one wrote that for the artistic fate of our balletit is yet one more step downwards. How the washington ballets annual production of the. Dec 04, 2017 the washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. There are many christmas traditions that i am less than fond of. Albans choir washington, dc the nutcracker conceived and directed by robert joffrey selected choreography by gerald arpino. Without a doubt, the most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is at the washington ballet s the nutcracker.
The washington ballet presents the nutcracker 2011 youtube. Jazz hip hop nutcracker is a charmingly lowbudget affair. The nats, the caps, andjulie kent and the washington ballet. Their nutcracker is very good, and i love the dc themewebres choreography, but i think it would be elevated with a live orchestra.
The show premiered there in december 1961, playing as a. Washington ballet gives nutcracker a local twist wtop. Behind the scenes at washington ballets nutcracker. A group of professional and trained ballet dancers will soon be performing a spectacle worth watching. As such, theres no shortage of variations, set to the musical style and locale of.
The nutcracker on 12122019, at warner theatre dc in washington, dc. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. This version of the nutcracker is set in georgetown on the cusp of the revolutionary war. Get your picture taken with the sugar plum fairy and take home a special memory from the mininut. Behold a nutcracker to banish ghosts of sugarplum hangovers past. These open classes provide adult students the opportunity to receive feedback, in realtime, in a livestreamed ballet class setting. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand. 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. The washington ballets charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. If you should have any questions, please do not hestitate to contact our toll free customer service number at 18778703653 for assistance. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. 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 was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. The washington ballet s charmingly dc the nutcracker.
Ballet northwest presents the nutcracker at the washington. Its studios were located at 2801 connecticut avenue, nw, in washington, dc. 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 nutcracker at warner theatre dc buy tickets to see the washington ballet. This year marks kents second nutcracker since taking over the washington ballet. Now get out there and get your tickets to the nutcracker. Among the holiday seasons many happy tidings is the arrival of the washington ballets annual production of the nutcracker, staged to beautiful perfection in the gilded loveliness of warner theatre. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. The washington ballet gathered up these worldclass dancers to present a holiday mustsee show, the nutcracker. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. These days, a nutcracker run forms the financial backbone of many dance companies. Cornell club of washington dc the washington ballets. Nw upper, preprofessional, trainee divisions levels 4 through 9.
The nutcracker continues through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre. The washington ballets nutcracker guest stars include. If you cant wait until next spring to reengage with the washington nationals, consider buying a ticket to the washington ballets production of the nutcracker this month. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports us back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as. Rehearsals, parent meetings, and costume fittings start saturday, september 30th. Recently retired artistic director septime weber developed this annual mainstay with a local flavor. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Ballet theatre of marylands production of the nutcracker is a colorful sensation, with beautiful costumes and lovely dancing mixed with inventive lighting and a charming set. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports you back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic. Voted both outstanding production in classical dance and outstanding youth performance by metro dc dance awards, lees.
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