Choreography somewhat frenetic, but plenty of seasonal jolliness in dcs nutcracker. Septime webres celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. 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. The victims were held hostage for 19 hours, starting on may. Due to the governmental stayathome orders and cdc guidelines, the washington ballet has had to postpone the june 2020 production of swan lake. Although i liked that this nutcracker was set in dc, and it was fun trying to identify the various historical. Robert joffreys aweinspiring staging of the perennial classic boasts largerthan. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar. 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. Take the whole family to marvel over claras christmas fantasy when the wooden toy. The nutcracker washington dc tickets the nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince.
Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports us back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic nutcracker. 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 eve party is in full swing. Dec 04, 2017 the washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Swan lake will now close the 202021 season on may 616, 2021. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Music from tchaikovskys famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume. Dec 14, 2015 the nutcracker plays through december 20, 2015 at ballet theatre of maryland, performing at maryland hall for the creative arts 801 chase street, in annapolis, maryland. Dec 06, 2015 the washington ballets nutcracker is set in historic georgetown and features historical figures. A rhythmic, percussive take on duke ellingtons jazzy nutcracker suite. 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 show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. Balanchines the nutcracker from nyc ballet 2015 synopsis.
Music from tchaikovskys famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. The snowy day at adventure theatre mtc and a dadseye. 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. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Usually in the nutcracker, clara is a young girl and her prince is a grown man, which is kind of creepy. Announcing special performance dates the nutcracker family day, military appreciation night and nutcracker tea join the washington ballet twb for special performances of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet returns to warner theatre with d. Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Dec 01, 2012 you know, the one they call the nutcracker. 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. This momentous anniversary will be celebrated over two seasons with the immediate launch of expansion initiatives and a gala. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its very dc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc. The nutcracker fantasy for tiny tots age 04 at the puppet co.
Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. The washington ballet twb is an ensemble of professional ballet dancers based in washington dc. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every. Fathom events and lincoln center present new york city ballets performance of george balanchines the nutcracker, at select cinemas, along with a behindthescenes look at the acclaimed company. Arlington, va balletnova presents a very special holiday event, the nutcracker tea at the ritzcarlton, pentagon city 1250 s hayes st, arlington, va 22202 on sunday, dec. 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. Dc theatre scene washingtons liveliest theatre website.
C cincinnati ballet invited to perform the nutcracker at the worldrenowned kennedy center. The nutcracker has been performed in front of millions and delighted. Announcing special performance dates the nutcracker family day, military appreciation night and nutcracker tea join the washington ballet twb for special performances of the nutcracker, performed at the historic warner theatre, december 327, and at thearc theater in southeast dc, november 2829. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. The washington ballet announces 201516 season dc outlook. For tickets, call 202 397seat, or purchase them online. 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 the holiday season in one incredible night at the. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance.
Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker debuts in washington, d. I have lived in the dc area for almost four years now, and i had never seen the citys. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since 2016. On may 14, 2015, three members of the savopoulos familysavvas, amy, and their son philipas well as their housekeeper, veralicia figueroa, were killed at the savopoulos home in washington, d. Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. 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.
Dec 06, 2015 the nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. Jan 09, 2019 the washington ballets nutcracker guest stars include ryan zimmerman, the racing presidents, and tony kornheiser washington nationals, washington ballet, tony kornheiser, the nutcracker dec 12, 2017. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets. Cincinnati ballet returns to the queen city this week, after dazzling more than,000 washington, d. Dec 05, 2015 balanchines the nutcracker from nyc ballet 2015 synopsis. Fathom events and lincoln center present new york city ballets performance of george balanchines the nutcracker. A world premiere inspired by the africanamerican experience, featuring the baltimore symphony orchestra and dc s step afrika. Nov 23, 2015 performed by the washington ballet, this version has a dc spin with george washington as the nutcracker and king george as the rat king.
The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballet s charminglydc the nutcracker. Septime webre is the artistic director of the washington ballet, and has been producing his version of the nutcracker. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other historical figures. The international hit love island returns to us television on thursday, may 21st at 8. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports us back in time to historic washington, dc and stars. The washington ballet puts its own historical spin on the classic story of the nutcracker by adding historical figures as guests to drosselmeyers party and even changing some of the location names and styles in the production to fit the washington dc theme. The washington ballets nutcracker guest stars include ryan zimmerman, the racing presidents, and tony kornheiser washington nationals, washington ballet, tony kornheiser, the. The nutcracker is based on george washington, the rat king is george iii and act ii is danced among the cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks of the potomac, artistic director septime. This celebrated production is set in historic this celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker.
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. 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. The washington ballet announces special performances for the. The washington ballet twb is pleased to announce its historic 201516 40th anniversary season with a theme of expansion and a formalization of initiatives which have served as the twb foundation for the. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. The washington post goes on to say that its the dancers naturalness of feeling that gives this nutcracker extra appealit brings holiday harmony tantalizingly close. 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 washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. I have lived in the dc area for almost four years now, and i had never seen the citys own company, the washington ballet. The washington ballet puts its own historical spin on the classic story of the nutcracker by adding historical figures as guests to drosselmeyers party and even changing some of the location names.
Balletnova presents the nutcracker tea at ritzcarlton. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. The show premiered there in december 1961, playing as a. Septime webres nutcracker 3515 wisconsin ave nw washington. Ive come a long way from my first performance in the nutcracker as a baby. The washington ballets nutcracker is set in historic georgetown and features historical figures. Beautiful and whimsical, the companys capitalcentric version of the holiday classic, choreographed by the wildly.
Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker returns after a successful. Originally performed live with the arlington symphony, this production is full of, as the washington post put it clever costuming and delightful surprises. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. Washington dc iad to san francisco sfo night flight.
From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. 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. Dec 16, 2015 its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. The washington ballets performance of the nutcracker. The washington ballet twb is pleased to announce its historic 2015 16 40th anniversary season with a theme of expansion and a formalization of initiatives which have served as the twb foundation for the past 15 years. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner theatre. Artistic director julie kents longterm vision is to. Best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions in washington dc. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. Balanchines the nutcracker from nyc ballet 2015 fandango. A washington tradition for 26 years, the puppet co. The snowy day at adventure theatre mtc and a dadseye view of tya shows. Artistic director septime webres allamerican version was first performed in 2004. Joffreys the nutcracker wednesday, november 25, 2015 sunday, november 29, 2015.
The nutcracker at ballet theatre of maryland at maryland. The nutcracker is the festive story of claramaries favorite toy and their adventures together in the land of the sugarplum fairy. Cbs dc news, sports, weather, traffic and the best of. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. The washington ballet has had an onagain, offagain relationship with its orchestra in the last few years. For the past three years, i have seen the nutcracker at the kennedy center ballet west and the joffrey ballet. Kansas city ballet takes its nutcracker to the kennedy center in. Performed by the washington ballet, this version has a dc spin with george washington as the nutcracker and king george as the rat king. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc.
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