The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle. Our production is a spectacle of worldrenowned talent and exquisite handmade costumes and sets. The hard nut,paramount theatre, seattle, wa, dec 615. Published on nov 19, 2016 promotional ad for international ballet theatres 16th anniversary season of the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. International ballet theatre, a washington ballet company.
The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets. The moscow ballet s mission to promote world peace through the timeproven method of cultural exchange. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. 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 seattle, wa the company is looking for local dancers ages 6 to 18 for the great russian nutcracker at the paramount theatre. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs. Final rehearsal of the nutcracker at seattle center the seattle. At bainbridge ballet, our focus is on the enjoyment of dance with a foundation of technical training in ballet. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. 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. Nutcracker ballet seattle, washington moscow ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Nov 19, 2016 promotional ad for international ballet theatres 16th anniversary season of the nutcracker.
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. November 23, 2018 george balanchines the nutcracker dean speer. These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. Search for cheap the nutcracker seattle tickets at. Photo of christmas in the park the nutcracker ballet 2016 san jose, ca. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts. Published on dec 1, 2016 tis the season for holiday ice sculptures. Links and resources to help you during coronavirus pandemic. Mother ginger in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest. Nov 24, 2018 pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. The sevenheaded mouse king battles the nutcracker in george balanchines the nutcracker, at pacific northwest ballet nov. Local costume designer erik andor is the man behind the making of 16 mice and one large mouse king costumes for the nutcracker.
Pacific northwest ballet lower queen anne seattle, wa. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tour. Search for cheap the nutcracker seattle wa tickets at. Pnbs bestselling holiday classic is a fantastical combination of ian falconers unique design, tchaikovskys beloved score, and the entire company in showstopping roles. Young ballet students audition for pacific northwest ballets. I first bought a subscription to the pnb in 20092010, and have continued to do so ever since. Moscow ballet seeks dancers for seattle nutcracker. Talented dancers, great programming, breathtaking sets, and affordable tickets. There is a mother ginger statue, and giant mouse statue, and three ministages, plus seattles tallest christmas tree. The nutcracker at theatre at meydenbauer in bellevue, wa on. Pacific northwest ballets sparkling production of george balanchines the nutcracker returns to seattle centers mccaw hall for 38 performances november 25 through december 28, 2016. Wenatchee nutcracker the fabulous feet dance studio and academy of ballet, as well as the wenatchee nutcracker, would like to invite anyone and everyone to join us for our annual performances of the nutcracker. A beginners guide to taking a small child to the nutcracker.
The hard nut at paramount theatre in seattle, wa on dec 6. Thankfully, the washington ballets the nutcracker and the hip hop nutcracker both tweak the traditional storyline to make it more relatable. Seattle area dance students perform in the great russian nutcracker on stage with the worldfamous moscow ballet. International ballet theatre the nutcracker in bellevue 2016.
In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977. Auditions will take place summer 2020, please check back for the final date. The nutcracker,theatre at meydenbauer, bellevue, wa, dec. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. 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. One of the most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, the pnb is proud to present a diverse group of dancers who are expressive and unique in physique and body shape. Balanchines the nutcracker through pacific northwest ballets box office. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Dec 01, 2016 published on dec 1, 2016 tis the season for holiday ice sculptures. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. This holiday season, join the pacific northwest ballet for their annual production of the nutcracker. 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.
Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. The nutcracker gives seattle audiences their first snow of the season, as well as an opportunity to believe in magic, family, imagination and. The wenatchee nutcracker fabulous feet dance studio.
A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892. The twohour show features gorgeous costumes along with spectacular sets and is a cherished tradition. Head to mercer island for this allyouth production of excerpts from the nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet has been creating and sharing behindthescenes ballet.
Kirkland, washington ballet company international ballet theatre is a professional ballet company offering traditional as well as modern ballets. Nutcracker sweets,arc dance space, seattle, wa, dec. Let the sugar plum fairy and the other beloved characters cast a holiday spell through dance. 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. Founded in 2003 by sara cramer, bainbridge ballet invites you to discover what dance can do for you. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Karyna shatkovskaya won numerous awards as a preteen ballet student including the second international ballet competition ibc in kharkov at the tender age of 9 a s well as the third international children and youth classical dance competition. Instrument petting zoos will be at the following performances. If your family loves history the tale was first told russia in 1892. Shes been dancing with the moscow ballet as masha since 2011. 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.
Ibts the nutcracker is more than a simple ballet production. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Pacific northwest ballet s sparkling production of george balanchine s the nutcracker returns to seattle center s mccaw hall for 38 performances november 25 through december 28, 2016. The nutcracker at theatre at meydenbauer in bellevue, wa. Ibt performs the nutcracker ballet in its traditional russian style with. Here is a guy making a christmas nutcracker out of ice in seattle, washington at pioneer square. 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. November 25, 2016 opening night george balanchines the nutcracker.