Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or youre still a young child at heart, its truly a cant. The nutcracker a ballet beginners guide stage the guardian. The house grows dark, and clara steals back into the room to look at her precious nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet really helped my daughter understand and enjoy the nutcracker on stage. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is a company from pennsylvania that specializes in ballet and other related performing arts. Pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker dancers exquisitely captivating in christmas story. Recognized as one of the most popular ballets of all time, the nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic based on the. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. How pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker measures up to others.
Childrens guide to the nutcracker with a kidfriendly synopsis and activities. The louise reed center for dance 323 north broad street philadelphia, pa 19107 215. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Nov 18, 2014 capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of the nutcracker. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe. Under their leadership, pbt added classics such as giselle, coppelia and. The nutcracker at the benedum, a dreamlike excursion evolves. The nutcracker audience guide synopsis, background information, a look at the costumes and choreography, and more. Join marie, the nutcracker prince and a host of magical characters on an enchanted sleigh ride past swirling snowflakes to the land of the sweets. Nov 29, 2016 benedum center december 227 various times. In fact, even i learned a thing or two about the nutcracker, and i have seen the ballet countless times. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry.
Later, after he had moved to america and founded new york city ballet, he decided to choreograph his own version of the nutcracker for his company. Pittsburgh ballet theatre shows off its depth of talent by featuring corps dancers in some of the holiday ballet s prominent roles. Nov 15, 2014 huge thank you to pittsburgh ballet theatre for sponsoring this post. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. Hoffmann, the ballet opens with the lively christmas party that is hosted by the stahlbaum family, its victorian setting captured in opulent detail by julia. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. Nov 02, 2015 i visited the benedum center to see nutcracker around the holiday. The story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. The nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and marie helps him by throwing her slipper at the fierce mouse king, who the nutcracker then slays.
Market, or have your photo taken with one of the characters. Where its a family tradition or a first time visit, the pittsburgh ballet theatres performance of the nutcracker will surely delight. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. Ballet resource guide for teachers cartwheel factory. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Dec 04, 2015 the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker at the benedum center for the performing arts from december 4 27. I visited the benedum center to see nutcracker around the holiday. Everyones favorite holiday tradition besides eggnog, maybe is returning to the stage of the benedum center this december, and tickets for all the nutcracker pittsburgh performances are on sale now. The nutcracker december 223, 2011 benedum center revel in the wonder of. Hoffmanns the nutcracker and the mouse king7 characteristics of a story. Orr, set to tchaikovskys enduring score, the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has been a longstanding holiday tradition since the production premiered in 2001. Ballerinas of the pittsburgh ballet theatre dance during a rehearsal of. The nutcracker ready to delight in ambridge, midland and.
The magic of the holiday season fills the benedum center stage in the nutcracker. The room is filled with the magical christmas spirit. This pittsburghinspired production laces the traditional. It was a story at home for the holiday, magic right before my eyes. It wouldnt be christmas without experiencing the classic tale of the nutcracker on stage in a ballet performance. Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. That time of year is approaching its nutcracker season at the benedum center. Pbts pittsburghinspired production captures the excitement of the original story through five fanciful scenes, over 150 unique costumes and tchaikovskys timeless score.
Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. Its a tradition that not only brings families together but keeps ballet relevant in the modern world. This page features a ballet video titled swan lake with the orchestra pittsburgh ballet theatre feb 16th at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the benedum. The first performance of this production was on february 2, 1954, in new york city, and george balanchines the nutcracker has been an annual holiday tradition ever since. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Pnc presents beauty and the beast at the benedum center friday february 14, 2020 at 11 a. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Both the set design and storyline reflect popular pittsburgh landmarks. The nutcracker pittsburgh official ticket source benedum center fri, dec 2. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to. Critics grumbled that the storyline distilled from the eta hoffmann story was.
Keep kids wideeyed with beautiful ballerinas and dancing snowflakes. From the moonlit snow scene to the effervescent land of enchantment, the pittsburgh postgazette calls the nutcracker the best holiday performance in pittsburgh. Dec 18, 2012 the nutcracker a ballet beginners guide. The nutcracker benedum center ticket prices slashed by 40%. Its almost sacrilege for the christmas season to go by without seeing the nutcracker. The hall was immaculate and services was satisfying. Benedum center benedum center tickets the benedum center is officially known as the benedum center for performing arts. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. The ballet is based on a story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, that prussian author e.
It is a concert and theater hall, and it was originally opened in 1928 as the stanley theatre. If youre off to see graeme murphys moving reimagaination of the nutcracker, nows the time to get acquainted with the story, which follows a ballerina, clara, through the glamour and romance, tragedy and travels of her life. This page features a ballet video titled pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker dec. Pittsburgh ballet theatre shows off its depth of talent by featuring corps dancers in some of the holiday ballets prominent roles. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2011 youtube. The benedum center for the performing arts, a pittsburgh cultural trust theater, is a focal point of pittsburghs cultural district. After extensive renovations in the late 1980s, the hall was closed and reopened as benedum center for performing arts. Dec 03, 2015 written almost 200 years ago, the original story was a scary fairytale intended only for adults. Local landmarks, hometown pride and soaring classical ballet will take center stage when the nutcracker transforms the benedum center into a winter. The story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with seven heads. Get your the nutcracker at benedum center in pittsburgh, pa tickets today. Written almost 200 years ago, the original story was a scary fairytale intended only for adults. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure.
The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pittsburgh ballet theatre. The n utcracker comes to benedum center on friday 2nd december 2016. This mixedrepertory production brings together three celebrated choreographers to create stunning dance for the here buy tickets read more. Complete your christmas with the classic story of the nutcracker like never seen before. Featuring over 100 dancers, professional sets and costumes, and mesmerizing special effects, the production has entertained over 350,000 people during its history, including educational performances to over 12,000 school students. The synopsis nycb new york city ballet official site. The nutcracker was also the recipient of a firstplace pocono northeast award. Booking early is recommended to get the best seats. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. The nutcracker pittsburgh tickets the nutcracker pittsburgh tour. The nutcracker at the benedum center friday, december 6, 2019 at 11 a. Join in the festivities and the magical essence of a beautiful storyline matched with a wonderful and. The story of the nutcracker ballet scene descriptions.
Hoffmanns the nutcracker and the mouse king7 characteristics of a story ballet in the late 19th century7 the composer. With more than 170 wonderful dancers performing to tchaikovskys magical score, this production brings the nutcracker to life. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same. Holiday spirit soars in pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker. Hoffmann s 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Nov 30, 2015 pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker at the benedum center for the performing arts from december 4 27.
Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. A few storyline tweaks turned the nutcracker into a family favorite and cherished holiday tradition. As she falls back asleep on the couch, her thoughts are filled with exciting, happy memories of the christmas eve party and the dancing dolls. Administrative offices 100 south broad street, suite 2226 philadelphia, pa 19102 215. Swan lake with the orchestra pittsburgh ballet theatre. It has been running since 1968 when it was founded by nicolas petrov and frederic franklin. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet theatre. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11. My child was able to follow along easily and understood the story. Pittsburgh ballet theatres storied history with balanchine and tchaikovsky is revived in this.
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