A timeless tale of magic and beauty, the nutcracker is performed live by pacific northwest ballet s exquisite dancers and 60piece orchestra at seattle centers mccaw hall. The period production includes the holiday party, the mice that escape into the audience, the. Moscow ballet discounts codes do not apply to this performance. Pacific northwest ballet s the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker performance. George balanchines the nutcracker is a broadway staple, and is based on the alexandre dumas version of e. This fullscale production features superb choreography danced by the new york city ballet. 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. Moscow ballet seeks dancers for seattle nutcracker performance the company is looking for local dancers ages 6 to 18 for the great russian nutcracker at. On this night, everyone is encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. Pacific northwest ballet pacific northwest ballet s 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.
The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle. The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle refined. Ibt performs the nutcracker ballet in its traditional russian style with extraordinarily beautiful costumes and. Mccaw hall is beautful and i especially love that on a blustery, rainy seattle evening, the parking garage has a skybridge for people to walk through, so we didnt have to fight the torrents of rain and wind. Ballet northwest the washington center for the performing arts. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts. 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. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in seattle. Backstage at the pacific northwest ballet nutcracker. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in seattle. This is a space where you can connect with other likeminded individuals who love and supp. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. But as josephine cheng shows us, if youre expecting the same old holiday. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets.
Crescendo brings together members of the olympia symphony and over fifty ballet northwest dancers for a groundbreaking performance featuring gershwins an. Best nutcracker performances in puget sound cbs seattle. Behind the scenes with the children of the nutcracker the. Created by founding artistic director kent stowell and favorite childrens author and illustrator maurice sendak, pnbs oneofakind nutcracker has been dazzling northwest audiences for 31 years. Year after year, family and friends share the wonder and beauty of the holidays with pnbs worldfamous nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. Oct 10, 2018 a timeless tale of magic and beauty, the nutcracker is performed live by pacific northwest ballets exquisite dancers and 60piece orchestra at seattle centers mccaw hall. The nutcracker,meydenbauer center, bellevue, wa, dec 1423, wednesdayssundays.
Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the. Ballet northwest has brought the nutcracker to olympia for over 30 years. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich. Amusements the gift shop for seattle opera and pacific northwest ballet at mccaw hall. Nutcracker ballet seattle, washington moscow ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker friday, december 7 saturday, december 29. Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest.
We are spoiled here in seattle to have such an amazing company like pacific northwest ballet putting on such timeless productions like george balanchine s the nutcracker. 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. George balanchines the nutcracker tv spot 2018 youtube. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle. Ebt provides performance and training opportunities to students of emerald ballet academy. Mccaw hall plays host to the nutcracker seattle ballet each year, bringing to life george balanchines version of the story. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie in. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker. Search all pacific northwest ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. George balanchines the nutcracker promises the magic that makes the holidays. In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977.
Get discounts on this pacific northwest ballets performance of george balanchines timeless holiday dance, the nutcracker, and enjoy beer specials from. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other historical figures. Nutcracker pacific northwest ballet seattle, washington. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Christian poppe professional dancer pacific northwest. Join us for an important milestone as we celebrate our 26th season by presenting the beloved production of wade walthalls the nutcracker. Nov 20, 2012 international ballet theatre returns to the theatre at meydenbauer center in bellevue to celebrate the holiday season with their annual production of the nutcracker. Hoffmans tale, the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound cbs. This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages will be riveted to their.
The nutcracker at meydenbauer center in bellevue, wa on. Moscow ballet seeks dancers for seattle nutcracker. Seattle is lucky to offer a wide variety of shows and experiences from the traditional pacific northwest ballet to shorter shows with local dance schools. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tour. Mccaw hall lobby opens two hours before the start of each performance. Behind the scenes with the children of the nutcracker. Evergreen city ballet s production of the nutcracker will have your kids entertained and dazzled by the compelling performance, eyecatching sets, and beautiful costumes. Cheap tickets to all pacific northwest ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Get discounts on this pacific northwest ballet s performance of george balanchines timeless holiday dance, the nutcracker, and enjoy beer specials from spectra, mccaw halls concessionaire. The pacific northwest ballet have performed this adaptation since 1983. 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. Nov 25, 2019 performing alongside professional ballet dancers in the nutcracker with one of the most revered companies in the country is a dream come true for many young ballet students. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. Our nutcracker is a fulllength production with professional sets, costumes and choreography by local dance professionals.
Attending the nutcracker ballet is a holiday tradition. Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. The pacific northwest ballet performs george balanchines version of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at mccaw hall in seattle through dec. This event has been postponed, reschedule date tbd. Review of pacific northwest ballet, seattle, wa tripadvisor. Dec 07, 2012 an annual trip to pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has become a tradition for many puget sound residents including lets eat host providence cicero. The pacific northwest ballet have performed this adaptation since.
Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892. 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. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. The washington ballet brings the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. Residents and visitors alike have been entertained at the magnificent theatre and millions have delighted in the theatres architectural majesty, viewed countless films, and enjoyed thousands of.
George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. By pacific northwest ballet performing alongside professional ballet dancers in the nutcracker with one of the most revered companies in the country is. 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. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. 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. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Guide to nutcracker performances around puget sound. Seattle restaurants to pair with pacific northwest ballets. We incorporate different dance styles as well as ballet with new choreography and new themes each year. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show.
Bellevues own ballet company will perform the russian classic, with choreography by vera altunina. The nutcracker international ballet theatre, a washington. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie. George balanchine s the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Contact pnb group sales manager julie jamieson by filling out the form at the bottom of pnbs group sales webpage. Pacific northwest ballets always enchanting production of the. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing. These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. This holiday season, join the international ballet theatre for a christmas tradition decades old.
This independent guide is not affiliated with the nutcracker. This traditional rendition is performed at the washington center and features more than 200 dancers from across the community. 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, that beloved uniquely seattle rendition by stowellsendak that you loved. This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages will be riveted to their seats for the entire two hours as you bask in the care and craftsmanship of. Artistic staff meet the people behind our performances meet the artistic staff. That nutcracker is gone, replaced by a sad watered down kids recital that you can find in any small town community theater. The nutcracker lawn is located on loyal avenue nw and the pnbs the nutcracker. Crescendo brings together members of the olympia symphony and over fifty ballet northwest dancers for a groundbreaking performance featuring gershwins. Both productions feature the tacoma city ballet orchestra under the direction of maestro bernard. Nutcracker props adorn seattle lawn north seattle s nutcracker lawn pays homage to sendak version of pnbs production, as owner continues to make beautiful music in the balanchine version.
View all hotels near pacific northwest ballet on tripadvisor. 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. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Buy tickets online now or find out more with seattle theater. Classical dance ballet instruction bellevue kirkland issaquah. Bainbridge ballet founded in 2003 by sara cramer, bainbridge ballet invites you to discover what dance can do for you. View profile view profile badges get a job like christians. Dec 10, 2015 each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance.
Praised by the new york times as original and exciting pnbs unique production is the brilliant result of close collaboration between pnb founding artistic director and choreographer kent stowell and renowned childrens book author and illustrator. Kirkland, washington ballet company international ballet theatre is a professional ballet company offering traditional as well as modern ballets. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet seattle, washington pacific northwest ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Seattles paramount theatre has enjoyed a long and storied history, beginning with its grand opening as the seattle theatre in march of 1928. With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, ibts nutcracker has become an event for every family on the eastside. Pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. 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. 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 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. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. Dancers can also participate in ebtsponsored master classes, a free bounding boys classrehearsal, and the teaching institute for teens. Aug, 2019 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.
After living in the area for over 20 years, i was treated to my first nutcracker by the pacific nw ballet. 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 nutcracker gives seattle audiences their first snow of the season, as well as an opportunity to believe in magic, family, imagination and. 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. At bainbridge ballet, our focus is on the enjoyment of dance with a foundation of technical training in ballet. This year features breathtaking new sets for the snow and land of sweets scenes. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. International ballet theatre, a washington ballet company.
The garage with the shortest wait times for pre and post event parking is the. Pacific northwest ballet s george balanchines the nutcracker seattle area nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. There was a lot of buzz about this change and attendees have a lot of opinions about which one was better. Pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker. International ballet theatre wishes to share a love of dance with the broadest possible audience and we excited to share the nutcracker with the public, private and home school organizations of the eastside through our school performances. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Seattle s paramount theatre has enjoyed a long and storied history, beginning with its grand opening as the seattle theatre in march of 1928. The nutcracker takes a spill during the final, annual nutty christmas eve performance of pacific northwest balletos nutcracker wednesday, dec.
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