The nutcracker is presented in 20 performances at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 e. The washington ballet gathered up these worldclass dancers to present a holiday mustsee show, the nutcracker. After the performance, the magic and beauty of the holiday season will continue with vpacs nutcracker tea. These enchanting childrens events feature a sitdown tea, cakes, cookies and lots of surprises including appearances by the lead characters themselves.
On an october weekend so warm that snow queens and tchaikovsky scores seem faraway notions, more than 200 students of the washington school of ballet pour into the school and company studios on wisconsin avenue to audition for this years nutcracker ballet moms and dads wait in the lobby, filling the place with big dreams and high anxiety, pinning audition. Dreams of dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers and. This year marks kents second nutcracker since taking over the washington ballet. For the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling alison hayes 801 8696964. Nwdt is committed to making dance accessible for all by providing quality productions at affordable ticket rates, while creating opportunities for young emerging artists to share the gift of dance and the performing arts with the community through outreach and educational programs. The curtains rose on the joffrey ballet s the nutcracker on december 10, 1987 at the hancher auditorium at the university of iowa, with the production then embarking on a national tour.
The washington ballet nutcracker tea party a sellout. Members of grand rapids ballet junior company will dance vignettes from the nutcracker as attila mosolygo, junior. Washington youve heard the myth of george washingtons wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys. Following the morning tea, all guests will proceed to the warner theatre for the 1 pm matinee of the nutcracker performance ticket included with. The washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. The nutcracker at the washington ballet maryland theatre. For tickets, call ticketmaster at 202 3977328, or purchase them online. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner.
The nutcracker performed by the washington ballet in ive got you this is a beautiful show hosts professionals so many different characters were the wardrobe room right now the dressing room and. Olympias holiday favorite for over 30 years returns to the washington center with breathtaking new sets for the snow and land of sweets scenes. Nutcracker tea come dressed in your holiday best for a very special treat. The grand rapids ballet junior company will dance vignettes from the nutcracker during a reading of the story. At the elegant ritzcarlton, pentagon city ballroom, guests enjoy a delicious high tea followed by a miniperformance of the nutcracker by balletnova there is also a special craft for the kids, a raffle drawing to win a nutcracker and many more prizes, an opportunity to meet the dancers and. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in the nutcracker. Join clara, the sugar plum fairy and her court at the nutcracker tea party for a memorable affair. A night to benefit the fight against child trafficking. Balletnova presents the nutcracker tea at ritzcarlton.
The nutcracker is the festive story of claramaries adventures with her favorite toy. The nutcracker washington ballet presented by the washington ballet. Over 500 guests enjoyed an elegant formal tea service and a land of sweets that featured delectable holiday delights by fluffness, sugar and. It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what the washington ballet has done with their annual version of the iconic holiday ballet the nutcracker. The washington ballet brings back its cherished nutcracker. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. Approximately 2 hours, with one 15minute intermission. November 22, 29, december 6, and 20 at 11 am and 3 pm. When i was a kid growing up in a small town in the 80s, i learned about the nutcracker ballet through a childrens story book and record, and then as an elementary schooler playing tchaikovskys score on the piano. The show has become a holiday tradition which has been drawing large audiences every christmas season. Expand your holiday tradition and join us for the longest running nutcracker on the peninsula.
Seo hye han, a principal dancer with the boston ballet, performs the role of dew drop in the nutcracker at the boston opera house. Julie kent became the artistic director of the washington ballet in july 2016. Suddenly and briefly, ballet is in the popular culture spotlight. The washington ballet s the nutcracker featuring clowns duration.
A treat for the whole family with visions of the sugar plum fairy, nutcracker prince, and an epic battle beneath the christmas tree. Seating is limited to 12 guests at each table plus the nutcracker character. Kaufman is the pulitzer prizewinning dance critic of the washington post and is the author of the art of grace. Performances longmont ballet boulder co live orchestra. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker 2011 youtube. The nutcracker plays through december 24, 2011, at the washington ballet at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc. Tickets include a framed photo of you with the sugar plum fairy. The largerthanlifesize costume characters and marionettes delight claramarie, and the audience, on her magical journey through the land of the sugar plum fairy. Washington ballets nutcracker brings holiday tradition. The nutcracker ballet tea is a storytime brunch in a winter fairytale land of ballerinas, nutcrackers and toy soldiers. A timeless classic, the nutcracker, is an enchanting ballet that delights millions around the world every year. There are a few companies in columbia that offer productions. Washington ballet gives nutcracker a local twist wtop. Go behind the scenes of washington ballets the nutcracker.
Septime webres the nutcracker, performance highlights 2011 connect with the washington ballet. The washington ballet celebrates 15 years of the nutcracker. The story of the nutcracker will enchant all ages as we combine traditions of the holiday season with afternoon tea. Saks jandel fashion show to benefit childrens national medical center pt 3. This production is truly artistic director septime webres greatest triumph, a showcase of his skills at stage direction and in sustaining a spectacle.
Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. In addition to delivering delectable treats from the land of sweets, a scrumptious lunch, story time, and a craft, this ultimate tea party offers photo and autograph opportunities with hostesses clara and the sugar plum fairy. Excerpts from our upcoming 2014 nutcracker production will be performed by our dancers in full costume. This holiday season, join us for a magical vip experience. Children will learn the real story of the nutcracker while they participate in fun activities and have their picture taken with the columbia city ballet. 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. A simple blend of fine black teas made festive with creamy, nutty vanilla flavor and a pinch of cinnamon. Washington ballets nutcracker tea party dance informa usa. Newly led by former american ballet theatre principal dancer julie kent, the washington, dcbased company presents stunning technique, impressive range, and iconic contemporary works heralding the groups elegant new era sarah kaufman, the washington post. We invite you and your family to a holiday tea featuring the nutcracker.
Washington ballet s nutcracker tea,december 11, 2011,kyle samperton. Saturday november 25, 2017 tea following the show 2. The nutcracker is a story of a girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince. The ballet west ambassadors will host the nutcracker tea sunday on dec. Work behind the scenes in special events at the washington ballet. Each year, balletnova brings the magic of the nutcracker to the northern virginia community by offering a variety of ways to experience the celebrated tradition. Please join us for these live events listed on the dates below.
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. Guests will have the chance to sit with clara, the sugar plum fairy, the snow queen or candy cane. The holidays have arrived, and that means its time for a timehonored family tradition. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. The two act ballet is set to tchaikovskys famous score, and has been performed by professional ballet companies across the world for over 100 years. Guests at these tables will enjoy tea and receive a special favor from their nutcracker character. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. You and your guests will enjoy savory tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. Loudoun ballet companys nutcracker tea description. The experience includes an elegant tea with white glove service at the historic willard intercontinental hotel, handson activities for youth and the rare opportunity to pose for photographs with members of the nutcracker cast. In advance of the performance guests will be greeted at the historic warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the. Saks jandel fashion show benefting childrens national medical center pt 2. A group of professional and trained ballet dancers will soon be performing a spectacle worth watching. Washington ballet nutcracker tea 2011 washingtonlife.
As our live orchestral music begins, prepare yourself to enter a mesmerizing adventure, as young clara and a handsome prince defeat enemies, emerge through dancing snowflakes. Washington ballets nutcracker tea,december 11,2011,kyle samperton. Experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic 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. For years, people have watched the ballet at various venues and continue to. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre 20 highlights. She is the longestserving ballerina in american ballet theatres 79year history.
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