Nutcracker ballet seattle, washington pacific northwest ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Nutcracker the original nutcracker may have been choreographed in 1892 by lev ivanov for the imperial ballet, but its georg. But as josephine cheng shows us, if youre expecting the same old. Nordstrom recital hall upstairs at benaroya hall 200 university st. The nutcracker ballets huge cast of characters is appealing to audiences of all ages. Please do not bring food or beverages into the auditorium. This production is unique to seattle because local craftspeople. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at paramount theatre seattle seattle, wa tickets get your tickets now at tickets. Greater seattle area dance students were invited to audition for the productions ancillary roles, including little snowflakes, mice, party children, snow sprites, snow maidens, spanish, russian, french, arabian, and chinese dancers. Pacific northwest ballets production of george balanchines the nutcracker is unique. Ibts the nutcracker is more than a simple ballet production. Mccaw hall plays host to the nutcracker seattle ballet each year, bringing to life george balanchines version of. Nov 22, 2017 an insiders look at building the nutcracker. Nov 22, 2018 seattle for many of us, the nutcracker is a holiday tradition.
Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Among the top echelon of dance companies in the world, pacific northwest ballet performs a variety of classical and modern shows in seattle centers beautiful mccaw hall. The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle. The soaring, playful tchaikovsky score is practically the soundtrack to christmas, and as for the ballet itself well, if you. In honor of the farewell season of pacific northwest ballet s stowell and sendak nutcracker, we updated this terrific article about the ballet s fascinating history. 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. Young ballet students audition for pacific northwest ballets. The moscow ballet returned to seattle for two performances at the paramount theatre. Local costume designer erik andor is the man behind the making of 16 mice and one large mouse king costumes for the nutcracker. The peacock was a beloved part of seattle s earlier nutcracker, and boal says when the company switched to george balanchines the nutcracker, they used costuming to keep the character. Flowers may be purchased in the lobby for delivery backstage to your favorite star. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Classical ballets have evolved over time, lending themselves to different interpretations as choreographers and directors create works that reflect their visions of the story.
Be sure to see the assortment of ballet related gifts at our boutique in the lobby. All proceeds from gift shop sales benefit seattle opera and pacific northwest ballet. Cheap tickets to all pacific northwest ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. An insiders look at building the nutcracker the seattle. Bestselling classic, the nutcracker is a fantastical combination of unique. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. With a cast of dancers portraying the beloved characters of clara, the nutcracker prince, playful mice, toy soldiers, the sugar plum fairy and more, this ballet is a favorite holiday tradition. For olivia fans, the nutcracker will be a real treat. I first bought a subscription to the pnb in 20092010, and have continued to do so ever since. Community favorite, arc school of ballet is once again featuring their nutcracker sweets production.
The production is entering its third year of using george balanchine choreography and newer sets by ian falconer, the creator of the popular childrens book character olivia the pig. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts. 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. Pacific northwest ballet events pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. But as josephine cheng shows us, if youre expecting the same old holiday. The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages. Nov 16, 2019 find pacific northwest ballet in seattle with address, phone number from yahoo us local. In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977. In moscow ballets great russian nutcracker masha and the nutcracker prince arrive in the land of peace and harmony where all creatures, animal and human, live in accord with each other. Moscow ballet seeks dancers for seattle seattle, wa the company is looking for local dancers ages 6 to 18 for the great russian nutcracker at the paramount theatre. Thank you emerald ballet theatre and for providing tickets to the nutcracker. Seattles pacific northwest ballet set for the nutcracker performance.
Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. Search all pacific northwest ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Attending the nutcracker with kids photo by lindsay thomas. It takes a math whiz to calculate the total number of gifts given in the song, the twelve days of christmas, unless you use the internet, as i did. The nutcrackerhanspeter, herr drosselmeyers nephew who was turned into the nutcracker by the evil mouse kings mother herr drosselmeyerclaras godfather, hanspeters uncle, and a magician snow flakesflakes of snow who dance at the end of act 1, and sometimes are attended by. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. A timeless tale of magic and beauty, the nutcracker is performed live by pacific northwest ballet s exquisite dancers and 60piece orchestra at seattle centers mccaw hall.
Our production is a spectacle of worldrenowned talent and exquisite handmade costumes and sets. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892. The burlesque nutcracker gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover. Amusements the gift shop for seattle opera and pacific northwest ballet at mccaw hall.
Pacific northwest ballet the pacific northwest ballet s 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. Wagner studied ballet under alexandra danilova, and subsequently became a ballet instructor. Seattle city nutcracker is an unabashedly contemporary production showcasing wilkins athletic allterrain melding of jazz, ballet, modern and acrobatics as well as tap and high flying aerial. The fiberglass characters once graced the lobby during the seattle ballet companys performances. Ballet northwests 2019 nutcracker at the washington center november 9, 2019. Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest. In the moscow ballet version, the setting is in moscow and the citys famous oniondomed skyline is featured as a backdrop. Family guide to holiday shows around seattle, 2018 seattle.
The production premiered at the kennedy center in washington, d. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle. The original 1892 ballet the one that wasnt a hit is based on e. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Pacific northwest ballet s production of nutcracker, which opens tomorrow at mccaw hall, is such a venerable holiday tradition for our region that its easy to forget that it was once considered a tremendous risk.
Nov 20, 2012 best nutcracker performances in puget sound. And like weddings, avocados, and seattle rent, ballets are expensive. These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. It makes use of more child performers than any other choreography, with young dancers taking on the principal roles of marie and the prince. The nutcracker was not performed outside of russia until 1934, when nicholas sergeyev staged it at the sadlers wells theatre in england. See george balanchines the nutcracker, with tchaikovskys cherished score played live by the pacific northwest ballet orchestra, the brilliant pnb dancers, ian falconers scenery and. We are spoiled living here in seattle with a ballet company of this stature. Seattle area nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. A seattle holiday tradition since 2006, verlaine and mccanns land of the sweets. Leavenworth nutcracker museum is a museum dedicated to nutcrackers, located in leavenworth, washington. Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker seattle magazine. Seattle for many of us, the nutcracker is a holiday tradition. Purchase your tickets today to ensure you dont miss the excitement. The pacific northwest ballet pnb production of george balanchines the nutcracker.
Ive seen at least 5 versions of this ballet but have never felt such warmth between these two characters. Pnb unveils seattles new, brighter nutcracker the seattle times. What do twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker prince, a mischievous mouse king, and pigtailed bon bons need to complete a ballet. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker the. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets. Contact pnb group sales manager julie jamieson by filling out the form at the bottom of pnbs group sales webpage. Gorgeous costumes and sets make this timeless performance truly unforgettable. The nutcracker ballet s huge cast of characters is appealing to audiences of all ages.
Pacific northwest ballet pacific northwest ballet s 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. Discover the many roles in tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. These figures are well known to anyone whos gone to pacific northwest ballet s the nutcracker. In the seattle area, audiences can sample almost a dozen different. Pacific northwest ballet in seattle pacific northwest. Set in historic georgetown with george washington as the heroic nutcracker and houseguests like frederick douglass, john paul jones, and harriet tubman, the washington ballets the nutcracker is charming iteration of the holiday classic. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker seattle area audition winners.
My little girl is currently taking ballet classes and she was amazed by the all the great performers. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. The original cast included ballet students, just as the washington ballet and the washington school of ballet does today. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. Moscow ballets exclusive dove of peace in which 2 dancers balance and leverage each other to form a soaring bird with a 20 foot wingspan. In this short concert designed for kids 5 and younger, seattle symphony musicians present the story of the nutcracker using the flute, oboe, french horn, clarinet and bassoon. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and. Sendak, stowell and the history of pnbs unique nutcracker. Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. Dancechance partners with seattle public schools to invite students with. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker began to.
Traditional russian folk characters ded moroz father christmas and snegurochka snow maiden escort masha and the nutcracker prince to their dream world in act ii. Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. 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. Best nutcracker performances in puget sound cbs seattle. The nutcracker bellevue events, happenings, attractions. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at paramount.
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. She taught multiple productions of the nutcracker, and became enamored of nutcrackers. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. Thanks to your generosity we were able to attend a ballet for the first time as a family, a tradition that i hope we can continue. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker.
Oct 19, 2017 be familiar with the plot and characters yourself so you can answer any questions they may have. The following is intended to provide general information. November 23, 2018 george balanchines the nutcracker dean speer. The garage with the shortest wait times for pre and post event parking is the. Tchaikovskys score, and the entire company in showstopping roles. Kirkland, washington ballet company international ballet theatre is a professional ballet company offering traditional as well as modern ballets. Make a connection the sets and costumes for the nutcracker at pacific northwest ballet have been designed by ian falconer, the celebrated author and illustrator of olivia the pig. Since moving to seattle she has performed for international ballet theatre in dracula mina, giselle myrtha, coppelia coppelia, don quixote the street dancer, mercedes and the nutcracker clara, and for city opera ballet in romeo and juliet juliet. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. Each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker performance.
Thursday, november 7th, and friday, november 8th at 7 pm. At pacific northwest ballet this nutcracker season, two pacific northwest. Pacific northwest ballet lower queen anne seattle, wa. Moscow ballets dance with us program american dance institute. Nutcracker ballet seattle, washington moscow ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. By pacific northwest ballet the story of the nutcracker revolves around clara stauhlbaum, a young girl who falls asleep after a christmas party and dreams of a. Under the creative direction of renowned dancer peter boal, pacific northwest ballet offers transformative performances that are sure to impress. Founded by arlene wagner and her husband george in 1995, the museum housed over 6,000 nutcrackers in 2010. These figures are well known to anyone whos gone to pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. A storybook nutcracker, now in its 21st year in everett, uses brief narration to bring the story to life. Aug, 2019 moscow ballet seeks dancers for seattle seattle, wa the company is looking for local dancers ages 6 to 18 for the great russian nutcracker at the paramount theatre. 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. Moscow ballet seeks dancers for seattle nutcracker. Nov 24, 2018 pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa.
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