Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs seattle. 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. Nov 16, 2011 tacoma city ballet, in concert with the northwest sinfonietta, presents the story of clara and the nutcracker. The triple door 216 union street seattle, wa 98101 tickets. Nov 28, 2015 with the debut of their new nutcracker, pacific northwest ballet was up against stiff competition from their own beloved longrunning maurice sendak nutcracker. I returned to the nutcracker as an adult seattle met. Grand rapids ballet will open the seattle tour with three performances of olivier wevers whimsical interpretation of a midsummer nights dream. Balanchines the nutcracker from nyc ballet 2015 fandango. Tacoma city ballet, in concert with the northwest sinfonietta, presents the story of clara and the nutcracker. Lots of colors, everyone is dancing around in a circle, and the whole time youre thinking, oh my god, one of those dancers is going to crash into. Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker 12102015 4. Before debuting pacific northwest ballet s newly designed version of george balanchines the nutcracker in 2015, artistic director peter boal had a few concerns about the chinese tea. But as josephine cheng shows us, if youre expecting the same old holiday.
In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977. Grand rapids ballet school summer program update april 8, 2020 11. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. 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. Dec 10, 2015 each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet the pacific northwest ballets 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. Kaci aitchison headed backstage earlier this week to get a sneak peek. Mccaw hall lobby opens two hours before the start of each performance. Pacific northwest ballets brand new the nutcracker seattle. 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.
Season 20142015 announcement pacific northwest ballet. Seattle for many of us, the nutcracker is a holiday tradition. I dont think people thought that it had this huge future, said. Pacific northwest ballets nutcracker, with lavish sets and costumes by maurice sendak and choreography by kent stowell, has been a tradition for seattlearea families since 1983.
Balanchine and more originally published march 4, 2015 at 5. Pnb began producing this version of the nutcracker in 2015, after a 32 season run of its kent stowell and maurice sendak production. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. Nutcracker pacific northwest ballets annual production of nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. 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. It is a film adaptation of the ballet the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky and. A nutty holiday at pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker.
Nov 24, 2018 pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. Patricias triumphant return to the pacific northwest is the signature event of the fall. As pacific northwest ballets nutcracker approaches its final showing after a 31 year run, we go behind the scenes of the seattle classic. New version of the nutcracker opens at pacific northwest. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballets celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. Pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker, with lavish sets and costumes by maurice sendak and choreography by kent stowell, has been a tradition for seattle area families since 1983. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. The new take combines george balanchines choreography with pnb artistic director peter boals new england childhood. Pnbs current nutcracker is still relatively new to the area. 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 is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its. Lots of colors, everyone is dancing around in a circle, and the whole time youre thinking, oh my god, one of. Seattle, wa 98109 seattle, wa a new holiday tradition comes to seattle. Movemedia seattle, with shows on saturday and sunday, a mixed rep at the cornish playhouse in seattle, wa features works by internationally renowned. Pnb artistic director peter boal brought it to his seattle company in 2015, retiring a 32year old production. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs. George balanchines the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission. Pacific northwest ballet pacific northwest ballets 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. A seattle holiday tradition since 2006, verlaine and mccanns land of the sweets. The soaring, playful tchaikovsky score is practically the soundtrack to christmas, and as for the ballet itself well, if you. The pacific northwest ballets muchanticipated production of george balanchines the nutcracker opened this weekend. This timeless family classic is performed in the tradition of the st. Fulllength productions are available for a special date night or families with older kids.
For the first time in decades, the pacific northwest ballet has a new holiday tradition with george balanchines the nutcracker. This year, with george balanchines version of the ballet with set and costume design from olivia the pig author ian falconer, pnb showcased a strong visual aesthetic and a talented company of dancers of all ages. 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. Pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. 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. 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. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Dec 28, 2015 watching the nutcracker is like watching nascar.
Pacific northwest ballets brand new the nutcracker. Abcs number one entertainment show is hitting the road once more this year. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. 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. Seattle, wa 98109 seattle, wa a newold holiday tradition comes to seattle. Tickets are on sale now for moscow ballet s celebrated great russian nutcracker on most cities on the 2015 north american tour. There was a lot of buzz about this change and attendees have a lot of opinions about which one was better. Aug 25, 2015 seattle, wa 98109 seattle, wa a newold holiday tradition comes to seattle.
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. Balanchines the nutcracker from nyc ballet 2015 synopsis. Pacific northwest ballet is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its 20152016 season, a sparkling new production. 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.
As pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker approaches its final showing after a 31 year run, we go behind the scenes of the seattle classic. Sorry this video is a little late, i had an accident the day after christmas that resulted in facial surgery and couldnt be around a computer for a little while because it caused severe migraines. This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. The nutcracker seattle tickets we do not have any events listed for nutcracker seattle tickets at this time. The nutcracker seattle tickets 2020 dont miss holiday favorite the nutcracker performed by the pacific northwest ballet live at mccaw hall in seattle. The nutcracker at mccaw hall in seattle, wa on nov. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares globe. Each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballets nutcracker or simply nutcracker, is a 1986 american christmas performing arts film produced by pacific northwest ballet in association with hyperion pictures and kushnerlocke, and released theatrically by atlantic releasing corporation.
New version of the nutcracker opens at pacific northwest ballet. Jan 07, 2016 sorry this video is a little late, i had an accident the day after christmas that resulted in facial surgery and couldnt be around a computer for a little while because it caused severe migraines. Nutcracker props adorn seattle lawn north seattles nutcracker lawn pays homage to sendak version of pnbs production, as owner continues to make beautiful music in the balanchine version. Pacific northwest ballet is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its 20152016 season, a sparkling new production of. Nov 28, 2018 pnb began producing this version of the nutcracker in 2015, after a 32 season run of its kent stowell and maurice sendak production. Pacific northwest ballet the pacific northwest ballets 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. Pacific northwest ballet s new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a dazzling glass star by dale chihuly.
Seattle, waartistic director peter boal has announced the lineup for pacific northwest ballets 20142015 season. Pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015. Highlights include a program devoted to the work of acclaimed choreographer william forsythe. 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. Pnbs efforts to tone down stereotypes in the nutcracker. Dec 20, 2015 in fact, the nutcracker wasnt always so beloved. The company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full. Pacific northwest ballet is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its 2015 2016 season, a sparkling new production.
Balanchines production has been remounted in ballet companies around the country. Pacific northwest ballets debut of george balanchines. The burlesque nutcracker gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie. Seattle theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection.
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