This is the late1930s production by willam christensen for the san francisco ballet, which he took with him to utah in the early 50s to a university company that eventually became ballet west in salt lake city. In 2004, the company premiered a new allamerican version of the nutcracker by artistic director septime webre, designed just for washington, dc. The 2012 white house holiday tour book is made even more special by a series of illustrations that were created by the students from washington d. Whether youre hoping to see a new play or check out the museum circuit, you wont be disappointed. This is not to say that the performance lacked good execution, and perhaps, my disappointment is due in part to the fact that i am no longer a member of the target audience. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its very dc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc. The russian ballet goes local thanks to a nutcracker prince in the likeness of george washington and cherry blossom set designs. The 16 page booklet also features background on the decorations in each of the rooms, plus a letter from president and mrs. Christianne campbell in the washington ballets production of the nutcracker.
November 29 december 23, 2012 the warner theatre 5 th street nw, washington, dc a holiday mustsee full of magic and marvels. It includes the heroic george washington as the nutcracker, king george iii as the. 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. December 2012 page 7 national geographic society newsroom. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Make a winterthemed craft or go on a scavenger hunt, and indulge in a hot chocolate bar and other tasty treats for purchase from the courtyard cafe. The nutcracker plays through december 9, 2012, in the kennedy centers opera house 2700 f street, nw, in washington, dc. If seeing the nutcracker is on your holiday todo list and is a tradition you want to start but you havent purchased tickets, the washington ballet has a special offer for 20% off tickets for the following performances at. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. With over 40 scheduled performances, the washington ballets the nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a winter wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed. Bw is presenting its famous nutcracker all this week at the kennedy center opera house in washington, dc. The nutcracker continues through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre.
The nutcracker wednesday, december 5, 2012 sunday, december 9, 2012. An army of mice appear and the nutcracker becomes a prince. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our. With a plot thats more spectacle than substance, this seasons the nutcracker by the washington ballet, fell short of my expectations. For the dying swan, she was musically accompanied by 16yearold russian.
November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Nutcracker soldiers standing watch in front of old ebbitt grill check out tripadvisor members 50,831 candid photos and videos of old ebbitt grill. The nutcracker at the washington ballet by carolyn kelemen dc. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich. The production by twsb and twb founder mary day was performed in constitution hall and, beginning in 1992, at the warner theatre. The washington ballets charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30 december 29, 2019.
Guest author december 6, 2012 since opening its doors in 1981, backstage has provided the dc theatre community with access to theatre scripts, books, makeup, costumes, and dance supplies. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker the. This celebrated production has become dcs perennial holiday favorite. Set in georgetown, this special holiday performance features a dc spin on the classic tale. The nutcracker at the washington ballet by carolyn. From november 30 to december 26, 2020, the washington ballet will perform at this historic theatre in d. From december 124, 2016, washington ballets, the nutcracker, is taking center stage at the famed warner theatre. Momentum dance theatres jazz hip hop nutcracker continues december 21 and 22 at.
Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. This week we saw the washington ballets nutcracker which was just as magical as last year. December 3 to 6 see the nutcracker in 3d, watch the tree lighting at the capitol, and learn about the moon at dcs first encyclopedia show. For the nutcraker number, ballerina kifyak was partnered with dancer victor sherbakov.
Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. There were the traditionalists, the dance enthusiasts, the nostalgists and the tistheseasonists. Blending the magical score of tchaikovsky with scenery that is unmistakably washington, dc, the washington ballets rendition of the nutcracker has become a mustsee tradition. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich. November 28 and 29 at the arc theater, december 3 to 27 at warner theatre.
The kennedy center will also present ballet west in their performance of the nutcracker from december 5 through december 9 in the opera house. The ballets first complete united states performance was on 24 december 1944. The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. 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. Dec 16, 2012 as popular as a prom queen and as inevitable as the new year, washington ballets production of the nutcracker is presented at the warner theatre. The washington ballet is washington institution to say the least and their annual performance of the nutcracker runs from december 4 until december 28. Dec 19, 2018 without a doubt, the most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is at the washington ballets the nutcracker. Christianne campbell in the washington ballets production of the. Ballet wests nutcracker at kennedy center, dec 2012. Henry moore in dc, and more modern art the kids enjoyed today. Nutcracker soldiers standing watch in front of old ebbitt. So, in the holiday spirit, here is our roundup of nutcracker performances in the dcarea. Utahs preeminent ballet company, ballet west, brings americas oldest complete nutcracker, called by the new york times one of the best productions ive ever seen. 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 at the washington ballet by carolyn kelemen. Washingtonians got a look at this vintage version of the holiday ballet in 2012 at the kennedy center. His gift to her is a beautifully hand carved nutcracker. Stay tuned for our coming roundups of other christmas activities. Dec, 2010 this weekend we were guests of the washington ballet and were treated to a fabulous performance of septime webres the nutcracker at the historic warner theater. The setting is a grand house in gemany, home of the stahlbaum family. By the looks or rather, sound of things, claras family has fallen on hard times. We approached the island, also known as tower, as the sun rose. The largerthanlifesize costume characters and marionettes delight claramarie, and the audience, on her magical journey through the land of the sugar plum fairy. Nutcracker, dying swan featured at newsmaker event national.
The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre 5 th street, nw, in washington, dc. Dec 17, 2012 moscow ballet prima ballerina ukrainian olga kifyak and colleagues danced and played selections from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite and the dying swan from st. Make believe a gingerbread house and a nutcracker, on. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker party. Ive been burying my head in the warm sand, hoping that if i dont acknowledge that its november, the calendar might somehow reverse itself. Make believe a gingerbread house and a nutcracker, on the. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this charmingly washington, d. But nutcracker nation, particularly in this the production that showed, from 1954 on, how successful any nutcracker could be, endures, a refuge, an oasis of calm, a snapshot of life as we wish it were. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. The washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Kelly magyarics is a wine, spirits and lifestyle writer, and wine educator, in the washington, d. Buy the nutcracker washington tickets for sale at cheap the nutcracker ticket prices to the nutcracker 2020 theater schedule and dates. See which upcoming events are happening in and around your neighborhood. Dec 12, 2012 racing presidents make third appearance in washington ballets nutcracker published december 12, 2012 updated on december 12, 2012 at 8.
A snow queen, a snow king, 12 snow angels, and 12 snow flakes, coupled with. This year well also celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the washington school of ballet. 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. Late fall events in the dc metro area life at the top. A gingerbread house and a nutcracker, on the national mall during santarchy. Tickets on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker at the. Boston ballets 201220 season begins thursday, october 25 november 4, with the fall program featuring a world premiere by jorma elo, a revival of christopher bruces rooster set to the. Set to tchaikovskys timeless score, the incredible dancing and dazzling costumes bring to life the story of marie and her nutcracker prince. As popular as a prom queen and as inevitable as the new year, washington ballets production of the nutcracker is presented at the warner theatre. Oct 22, 2019 the washington ballets charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30 december 29, 2019. Dec 02, 2012 the washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre 5 th street, nw, in washington, dc.
Moscow ballet prima ballerina ukrainian olga kifyak and colleagues danced and played selections from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite and the dying swan from st. December 8, 2012 to get to genovesa from bartolome, we had to cross the equator into the northern hemisphere, a stark reminder of the tropical location of the galapagos archipelago. Tickets are now on sale for ballet northwests nutcracker, december 9th18th at the washington center. Nutcracker, dying swan featured at newsmaker event. I went with two colleagues to see ballet west perform the nutcracker at the john f. Washington a few weeks after its season opening, salt lake citys ballet west is making a midseason shift to the. Without a doubt, the most exquisite dc snowstorm youll ever experience is at the washington ballets the nutcracker. Nov 24, 2015 the curtain rises and the stage bursts with waltzing cherry blossoms, dancing sugar plums and other enchanting adaptations that have made webres nutcracker a washington tradition. Racing presidents make third appearance in washington ballets nutcracker published december 12, 2012 updated on december 12, 2012 at 8. A christmas eve party is underway, when claras godfather drosselmeyer arrives. Cofounder of dcs sanctuary theatre, michael served as its artistic director through. The 16 page booklet also features background on the decorations in each of. The good thing about being in washington dc is the opportunity to eat out at.
Magical dolls, dancing snowflakes, and an enchanting kingdom of sweets take the stage this holiday season for maryland youth ballets production of the nutcracker. The curtain rises and the stage bursts with waltzing cherry blossoms, dancing sugar plums and other enchanting adaptations that have made webres nutcracker a washington tradition. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports us back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic nutcracker. Performed with a special americana flair, this famous ballet is a mustsee for all families in the dcarea. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. At midnight, strange and magical things start to happen. Septime webres critically acclaimed the nutcracker transports you back in time to historic washington, dc and stars george washington as the heroic. The washington ballet at the warner theatre in downtown washington, dc december 124. Thursdaysunday december 111, daily december 1431 excluding december 2425. Montgomery college cultural arts center takoma parksilver spring campus.
A south sound holiday tradition for over 30 years, the show features 200 performances, professional sets, and beautiful costumes. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. If you sped through legendary washington post journalist. The washington ballet performs septime webres the nutcracker through december 23, 2012 at the warner theatre 5 th street, nw. This weekend we were guests of the washington ballet and were treated to a fabulous performance of septime webres the nutcracker at the historic warner theater. Washington a few weeks after its season opening, salt lake citys ballet west is making a midseason shift to the east coast to perform the nutcracker at the. 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. Corfu blues and global views global frame of reference music, literature, the visual arts, landscape, current affairs, dorset, greece.