Washington ballet s 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. Series all series special events student performances. These enchanting childrens events feature a sitdown tea, cakes, cookies and lots of surprises including appearances by the lead characters themselves. 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. Nutcracker tea come dressed in your holiday best for a very special treat. 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. Dec 01, 2012 the washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charmingly. Dec 08, 2014 washington youve heard the myth of george washingtons wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys the nutcracker.
Washington ballet gives nutcracker a local twist wtop. 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. February 2020 march 2020 april 2020 may 2020 june 2020 july 2020 august 2020 september 2020 october 2020 november 2020 december 2020 january 2021 february 2021. Guests will have the chance to sit with clara, the sugar plum fairy, the snow queen or candy cane. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. Members of grand rapids ballet junior company will dance vignettes from the nutcracker as attila mosolygo, junior company director reads the nutcracker story. Balletnova presents the nutcracker tea at ritzcarlton. Set in historic georgetown with historical figures and whimsical touches, this sumptuous production showcases the grandeur of the washington ballets. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 by the legendary ballet pioneer mary day. Hoffmanns story the nutcracker and the mouse king although the original production was not a. Ive been offered 2 tickets to take my daughter to see the nutcracker as well, but all thoughts and opinions are. 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. Dec 04, 2017 the washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. The nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet set to tchaikovskys 1891 score, tells the story of a little girls journey through a fantasy world of fairies.
This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. This delightful year of performances includes three newly commissioned works in nextsteps, the celebrated fulllength classic story ballets giselle and cinderella, works by alexei ratmansky, the 21st centurys most prolific choreographer in a night of ratmansky, and the companys beloved production of the holiday classic, the nutcracker. I am excited to have a family 4pack of tickets to see the nutcracker performed by the washington ballet at the warner theater this holiday season. Washington ballet nutcracker tea 2011 washingtonlife. From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre.
Jazz hip hop nutcracker is a charmingly lowbudget affair. Washington post employee confesses to toasteroven fire in farewell email. Nola dance project company dancer will perform excerpts from the nutcracker and the family will have the rare opportunity to pose. The washington ballet celebrates 15 years of the nutcracker. Dec 15, 2019 nutcracker tea come dressed in your holiday best for a very special treat. Anchored by the dancers of mbt, northern virginias largest professional ballet company, the story of clara and her nutcracker prince. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. Rehearsals, parent meetings, and costume fittings start saturday, september 30th. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets seatgeek. Dec 14, 2017 the nutcracker is a unique experience because in each production we have 80 to 100 children, says current artistic director and american ballet theatre icon julie kent. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the.
The nutcracker the washington ballet family 4pack tickets. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Join your favorite nutcracker characters for a magical morning or afternoon tea party at the grand willard intercontinental hotel on december 8. 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. Loudoun ballet companys nutcracker tea description.
Members of grand rapids ballet junior company will dance vignettes from the nutcracker as attila mosolygo, junior. Nutcracker festival nutcracker tea party, ballet westport to do. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Enjoy an enchanting afternoon that includes an elegant tea and luncheon. Oct 21, 2016 the washington ballet s the nutcracker featuring clowns duration. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page. Proceeds raised at this event go towards paying guest teachers and dancers. Expand your holiday tradition and join us for the longest running nutcracker on the peninsula. Dancers are invited to audition to study with the washington school of ballet in the heart of the nations capital during our 2020 summer intensive.
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. 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. 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. Experience tea time prior to or after the matinee performance of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker at the historic warner theatre. Our nutcracker tea is a benefit nola dance project. Anchored by the dancers of mbt, northern virginias largest professional ballet company, the story of clara and her nutcracker. 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. Go behind the scenes of washington ballets the nutcracker.
The grand rapids ballet junior company will dance vignettes from the nutcracker during a reading of the story. The washington ballet was incorporated as a professional company. Work behind the scenes in special events at the washington ballet. The washington ballet s the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner.
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 ballets the nutcracker featuring clowns duration. The washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. A timeless classic, the nutcracker, is an enchanting ballet that delights millions around the world every year. Washington ballet s nutcracker tea,december 11,2011,kyle samperton. 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. Dec 14, 2017 as the holiday season approaches, so does the rich pageantry of manassas ballet theatres the nutcracker. 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. Nov 17 2019 sold out the nutcracker tea at spac sunday. 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 characters from the. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. Over 500 guests enjoyed an elegant formal tea service and a land of sweets that featured delectable holiday delights by fluffness, sugar and. Cheap tickets to all the washington ballet shows are available on cheaptickets.
The nutcracker washington ballet presented by the washington ballet. Includes high tea, snacks, and a box of treats for each child. The washington ballet, special events internship arts. Seating is limited to 12 guests at each table plus the nutcracker character. The famed nutcracker ballet is presented by the washington ballet this holiday season. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. The washington ballet nutcracker tea party a sellout. The nutcracker ballet tea is a storytime brunch in a winter fairytale land of ballerinas, nutcrackers and toy soldiers.
Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. As the holiday season approaches, so does the rich pageantry of manassas ballet theatres the nutcracker. The washington ballets holiday production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, choreographed by septime webre. For the washington ballet, the journey from rehearsal to performance. One of the premier holiday events in the capital region, this event features excerpts of the nutcracker performed by northeast ballet company. Find other the washington ballets nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. Dec 17, 20 the washington ballet s the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. 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. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. 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. Guests will have the opportunity to sit with beloved nutcracker characters. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich. At the elegant ritzcarlton, pentagon city ballroom, guests enjoy a delicious high tea followed by a miniperformance of the nutcracker by balletnova.
Congrats to all the dancers cast in ballet northwests 2017 nutcracker at the washington center. Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. The nutcracker tea party at the willard intercontinental hotel sunday, december 8, 2019 at 11. Enjoy an enchanting afternoon with your family and costumed characters from the nutcracker at a tea party complete with tea sandwiches, scones, hot chocolate, and teas. The nutcracker tea party the washington ballet kids out and. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. 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.
Dec 08, 2015 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. Join your favorite nutcracker characters for a magical morning or afternoon tea party at the. Join clara, the sugar plum fairy and her court at the nutcracker tea party for a memorable affair. How the washington ballets annual production of the. Guests at these tables will enjoy tea and receive a special favor from their nutcracker character. 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. Washington youve heard the myth of george washingtons wooden teeth, just like youve heard the music from tchaikovskys.
Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. 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. Nutcracker at the washington center ballet northwest. Washington ballets nutcracker tea,december 11,2011,kyle samperton.
Evergreen city ballet the nutcracker component post 10214809 could not be found. 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 stars. Olga jaeckel and hanane lemlih all tea ticket holders will attend the nutcracker matinee performance at 1. Our event offers handson activities for youth that includes letter to santa, the amazing creations from balloonatics of baton rouge, as well as a visit from santa claus and more. This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. Mbts nutcracker is a classic, family version that is annually the best attended performing arts production in northern virginia. Keeping the holiday tradition alive, several professional dancers work together to perform the ballet in a magical way.
Jun 12, 2017 work behind the scenes in special events at the washington ballet. Dec 10, 2016 these enchanting childrens events feature a sitdown tea, cakes, cookies and lots of surprises including appearances by the lead characters themselves. This 3 hour familyfriendly event is a delight for ballet lovers of all ages. Nov 10, 2016 the washington ballet will bring the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night.
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