Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. The nutcracker is the story of a little girl named clara and a wooden doll that was given to her on christmas eve many years ago. 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. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts. 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. Mccaw hall plays host to the nutcracker seattle ballet each year, bringing to life george balanchines version of.
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. For more than 20 years, the pacific northwest ballets performance of nutcracker has been the christmas family event to attend in the northwest. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. I must have been about seven when my parents stuffed me into a suit and made me sit through the pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. 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. The production is entering its third year of using george balanchine choreography and newer sets by ian falconer, the creator of. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. The story centers on a young girls christmas eve and her awakening to the wider world and romantic love. The period production includes the holiday party, the mice that escape into the audience, the beautiful snow scene, and the waltz of the flowers. The washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre. View all hotels near pacific northwest ballet on tripadvisor. Ibts the nutcracker is more than a simple ballet production. Artistic director julie kent has introduced defining works by globally recognized choreographers, all while embracing the work of emerging.
Clara lives with her brother, fritz, and her parents, herr and frau burgermeister. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. George balanchines the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission. The harlem nutcracker by donald byrd, in a workshop production of the first phase, presented by spectrum dance theater.
Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker at the mccaw hall, seattle, wa. I have been to the pacific nw ballets nutcracker many times over the last 20 years. Emerald ballet theatres annual production of the nutcracker is a. Vdt shall foster education consistent with article ix of the washington state constitution by fostering participation in and appreciation for the dance arts on the part of all persons without distinction or preference as to race, color, creed, or sex.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Nov 28, 2018 i must have been about seven when my parents stuffed me into a suit and made me sit through the pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. For a special treat, you can reserve the nutcracker suites for. At the warner theatre, the nutcracker is performed by the washington ballet from november 30 to december 29, 2019, at this historic theatre. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others. Although the overall story of the nutcracker is a familiar one to most fans of the story, the washington ballet puts its own spin on the production by adding little pieces of washington s history into the play. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
Evergreen city ballet ecb is a nonprofit, preprofessional ballet school dedicated to cultivating excellence, artistry, and community through dance education, outreach, and performances. Buy tickets online now or find out more with seattle theater. 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. International ballet theatre the nutcracker in bellevue. Dec 06, 2015 the washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec. George balanchines the nutcracker promises the magic that makes the holidays. Its the ultimate holiday theatrical production in seattle and its a big deal. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charminglywashington, d. 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. Pacific northwest ballet s george balanchines the nutcracker seattle area nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet.
Midcolumbia ballet mcb presents the 44thannual performance of the nutcracker on december th, 14th, and 15th 2019 at the richland high school auditorium. 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. On this night, everyone is encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. The beloved harlem nutcracker bankrupted choreographer. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Oct 21, 2016 the washington ballet s the nutcracker featuring clowns duration. Nov 27, 2018 now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. I returned to the nutcracker as an adult seattle met. Pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker seattlearea nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes.
Guests will be greeted at the warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members, and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the nutcracker soldiers marching. Bring the story of the nutcracker suite to your decor with the main characters from the beloved ballet clara, drosselmeyer, the prince, and the mouse king. A sampler of fantastic nutcrackers around seattle, the eastside and south sound. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892. Ballet school next performance support the ballet about us tacoma city ballet provides excellent classical ballet instruction and performance creating accessibility to the performing arts tacoma city ballet a 501c3 nonprofit organization tacoma city ballet 508 6th avenue tacoma, wa 98402 phone. Special guests appearances from the likes of harriet tubman and george washington himself can be noted at claras godfather. Mccaw hall lobby opens two hours before the start of each performance. The composer made a selection of eight of the more popular pieces before the ballets december 1892 premiere, forming what is currently known as the nutcracker suite, op. Although it premiered in saint petersburgs mariinsky theatre on december 18, 1892, composer pyotr tchaikovskys the nutcracker wouldnt become the dependably magical holidayseason reaffirmation of christmas joy we know and love until decades later. Tchaikovskys cherished score played live by the pnb orchestra, gorgeous scenery and costumes by celebrated author and illustrator ian falconer olivia the pig, brilliant dancing by pnbs incredible dancers, a snowfall every performance, and seattle centers mccaw hall all dressed up for the holidays.
Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. The 1892 nutcracker suite is first, and it is a piece of music that i have a very deep affiliation with. 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. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie in. Meany hall for the performing arts, on the university of washington campus. This beloved family tradition features 180 cast members. Bestselling classic, the nutcracker is a fantastical combination of unique design, tchaikovskys. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre.
I began taking my daughter to the pacific northwest ballet presentation of the nutcracker. Join the international ballet theatre for an annual tradition that comes to life just for the holidays. The nutcracker bellevue events, happenings, attractions. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. The washington ballets the nutcracker featuring clowns duration. When i was invited to opening night of the nutcracker in seattle at the pacific northwest ballet, i felt humbled and honored. Skip the lobby lines and treat yourself to an enchanted intermission in the nutcracker suite. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. I remember a rat king, a fair bit of swashbuckling, cannons erupting, some dude with an eyepatch, the old opera houses grandeur more a matter of scale than precise adornment, and little else. Nov 27, 2018 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. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle. Seattle has the triple doors burlesque nutcracker, the wildly popular varietydrag show homo for the holidays and the 20032007 run of buttrock suites, the inspiration for and. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to.
Now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Ecb is located in renton, washington and serves diverse communities in the puget sound region. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets. For a special treat, you can reserve the nutcracker suites for intermission. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. Pnb began producing this version of the nutcracker in 2015, after a 32 season run of its kent.
My grandmother took me for my first show when i was a young teen and i. Highlighted by maurice sendaks stunning production design and kent stowells inventive choreography which emphasizes the darker psychological aspects of e. A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. Can washingtons new togo cocktail law save seattles bars. Whether youre thinking of going to pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. There was a lot of buzz about this change and attendees have a lot of opinions about which one was better. Its no wonder this performance is a favorite of seattle families. 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. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to know. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. 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. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our.
Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. As the ballet opens, we see herr drosselmeyer on his way to a christmas party, carrying presents for his. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Dec, 2019 join the international ballet theatre for an annual tradition that comes to life just for the holidays.
Evergreen city ballet s production of the nutcracker will have your kids entertained and dazzled by the compelling performance, eyecatching sets, and beautiful costumes. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. If your family loves history the tale was first told russia in 1892. Review of pacific northwest ballet, seattle, wa tripadvisor. Tacoma city ballet this enchanting production expands upon the original nutcracker to also include the tale of the hard nut, a story about how a princess breaks the spell of the curse of ugliness cast by the evil mouse queen.
Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. I have been to the pacific nw ballet s nutcracker many times over the last 20 years. As the ballet company of the nations capital, the washington ballet reflects the diversity of the community and the nation through its professional dancers, highcaliber school, and its repertoire. For a city with a population notorious for having a lack of traditional religious. It is a film adaptation of the ballet the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky and. Evergreen city ballet premier ballet school renton, wa. Our production is a spectacle of worldrenowned talent and exquisite handmade costumes and sets. 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. International ballet theatre returns to bellevues meydenbauer theater to celebrate the holiday season with their 18th anniversary seasons performance of the nutcracker. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tour. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through dec. 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. This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages.
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