Fans listen up, its that time youve all been waiting for as pittsburgh ballet theatre. Nutcracker, cinderella, legends and more set for new york. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. Dec 09, 2015 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker runs december 5th through december 28th at the benedum center for the performing arts in downtown pittsburgh.
An introduction to the art of ballet in a nurturing environment. See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together. With a cast of over 100, including students from the oklahoma city ballet. While dancing at laguna ballet, she performed many leading roles including the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker and odette in swan lake.
Benedum center for the performing arts the benedum center for the performing arts, a pittsburgh cultural trust theater, is a focal point of pittsburghs cultural district. Pittsburgh ballet theatres storied history with balanchine and tchaikovsky is revived in this. After arriving in pittsburgh fresh on the heels of working with nycs famed american ballet theatreorr began planning a largescale reinvention of. For more christmas in pittsburgh activities, check out the pittsburgh clos a christmas carol, the pittsburgh symphony, holiday lights at kennywood, or christmas at the cathedral of learning. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is currently accepting requests to donate performance vouchers in support of fundraising activities being held from september 2017 april 2018. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1205 02. York city ballet oklahoma city ballet oregon ballet theatre pacific northwest ballet.
In 2016, the pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker celebrated its 15th anniversary, while terrence orr, the mastermind behind the production, saw his 20th year with the pittsburgh ballet theatre. In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. Its opening night at the benedum, and the nutcracker just cant risk losing. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the fox theatre in detroit. Indianapolis ballet is thrilled to bring back a master of ballet and broadway when it welcomes scott jovovich to the ib studios as part of its 201819 dancing with the masters broadway series on sunday, january. Once you see the dazzling displays of finesse and hear the incredibly. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. The ballet academy of pittsburgh is committed to the belief that experiencing the performing arts is a vital element in the education of our children. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. Tulsa, ok tulsa ballet brings the magical story of dorothy and the prince of oz back to the tulsa performing arts center stage, february 16. In 2002, orr premiered his pittsburghinspired production of the nutcracker, engaging artists with a new. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 3501 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pa. November 9, 2015 tulsa ballet transforms the tulsa performing arts center into a winter wonderland with the nutcracker from december 1120, 2015 with breathtaking choreography, fantastical sets and stunning costumes, this timeless holiday classic will.
Benedum center for the performing arts the benedum center for the performing arts, a pittsburgh cultural trust theater, is a focal point of pittsburgh s cultural district. Feb 16, 2016 december 227th, 2016 tickets available at. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday cbs. You can now treat yourself and your family to the ultimate nutcracker experience. Annual performance opportunities for our students include the holidayfavorite the nutcracker, and our spring gala series featuring such timeless classics as coppelia, the sleeping beauty and swan lake, in addition to works by george balanchine, jerome robbins and ballet academy of pittsburgh faculty. Amanda then attended the university of oklahoma where she danced with oklahoma festival ballet and contemporary dance oklahoma and earned a bachelor of fine arts in ballet performance. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday magic.
Whether you are seeing it again, or for the first time, artistic director robert mills beautiful staging of tchaikovskys the nutcracker will warm your heart and fill you and yours with the spirit of the holidays. Each ultimate nutcracker experience ticket includes. Childrens division summer pittsburgh ballet theatre. The fox theatre was constructed in 1928, as the first movie palace in the world to be equipped with sound systems for films.
Faculty sara jansen clayborne originally from new york, sara trained at the ballet school of new york under the direction of diana byer and sallie wilson. Pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker nothing short of magical. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is an american professional ballet company based in the strip. Tulsa ballet official site for tulsas premiere ballet. A limited number of premium nutcracker seats have just been released. The academy online classes begin march 23, check schedule page for info. Pittsburgh ballet theater presents the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the benedum. For tickets and information, call 9187496006 or visit tulsaballet. The premiere in the west was only in 1934 in london, and from there the ballet went on to conquer the world. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. She attended summer intensives at boston ballet, pacific northwest ballet, and pittsburgh ballet theatre.
This mixedrepertory production brings together three celebrated choreographers to create stunning dance for the here buy tickets read more. The yvonne chouteau school is the official school of oklahoma city ballet and oklahoma s only american ballet theatre certified school. Nutcracker the australian conservatoire of ballet 2018. Since then, the company has been directed by dianna cuatto. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Upcoming events and tickets for pittsburgh ballet theatre. Amanda received her primary ballet training at the ballet conservatory in lewisville, texas and danced with lakecities ballet theatre from 20092014. Annie martin graduated from ballet lubbock in 2015 and is dancing in the graduate preprofessional program of pittsburgh ballet theatre. The nutcracker tickets the nutcracker schedule cheaptickets. Contact the ballet west ticket office at 8018696900 to reserve your tickets today.
As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. Nutcracker, cinderella, legends and more set for new. While there is no charge, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public, on a first. A holiday tradition at the pittsburgh ballet theatres the. Born and raised in philadelphia, scott jovovich began performing at the age of eight, and since that time, his career has taken him worldwide. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the. New york theatre ballet announces the 201516 season, which will include repertory performances at schimmel center at pace university september 1920, 2015, danspace project october, 2015. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
Choreographed by willam christensen directed by michael bearden. Devon energys the nutcracker civic center music hall. Ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p. The nutcracker is magical from start to finish, but the snow scene, with our own turnofthecentury pittsburgh skyline, carries an enchantment all. Oklahoma city ballet partial merit scholarship 2018. Oklahoma festival ballet will enchant audiences with tchaikovskys beloved fairy tale ballet, a holiday favorite. Emily began her training at laguna ballet under the direction of shery gilbert at the age of six. Today, the nutcracker is performed all over the world, delighting audiences of all ages with its grace, beauty and style. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic as you and your loved ones journey with masha and her. The oklahoma city ballet yvonne chouteau school offers classes for students ranging from age three to adult and from beginner to advanced in a disciplined yet nurturing environment. Explore nutcracker ballet ticket prices, nationwide tour dates, theater seating charts and show.
Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings. The 40th anniversary season of pittsburgh ballet theatre is a grand survey of dance repertoire. Pittsburgh ballet theatre announces updates to its 2020. Emphasis is on the enjoyment of dance while reinforcing the discipline of classical ballet training. The 2015 production introduces a newly choreographed party scene set to the iconic nutcracker march music. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. New students ages 8 are required to complete an online placement form or attend our placement audition day on march 29, 2020. Our alumni can be found in the rosters of professional dance companies across. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. New york theatre ballet announces the 2015 16 season, which will include repertory performances at schimmel center at pace university september 1920, 2015, danspace project october, 2015. We hope to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet. Kick off the holiday season with phipps conservatory and a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Select an organization all organizations august wilson african american cultural center pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh clo pittsburgh cultural trust pittsburgh opera pittsburgh public theater pittsburgh symphony orchestra.
Tulsa performing arts center chapman music hall tulsa, ok. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday. A prime orchestra center seat within the first 10 rows a limitededition 2015 ballet west ornament. Once every four years, this magical ballet is brought to the stage by the oklahoma festival ballet.
The pittsburgh ballet theatre s rendition of the nutcracker is at the benedum every december. She has participated in opto dance project 20 and 2015 by rei watanabe. Click buy tickets and enter snow into the promotional code box when choosing your seats. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. Pittsburgh ballet theatre announces updates to its 20202021. In 2015, she became an instructor for charlottesville ballets chance to dance program, where she is able to teach children who would not normally have access to dance education. To make a donation request, you must submit a request using the request form below. Heres your chance to catch it all live, just grab a ticket and come down on saturday 23rd december 2017. Central pennsylvanias premier dance school since 1981. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in detroit. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones.
Kristine sorensen, pittsburgh ballet theatre, the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker and his parking chair. Pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker nothing short. Ballet theatre of maryland is marylands only fully professional ballet company and is based in annapolis, maryland. The yvonne chouteau school is the official school of oklahoma city ballet and oklahomas only american ballet theatre certified school. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands.
Jessica joined charlottesville ballet academy as a faculty member in 20 when she first joined charlottesville ballet as a trainee. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class. Nov 29, 2016 after arriving in pittsburgh fresh on the heels of working with nycs famed american ballet theatreorr began planning a largescale reinvention of the iconic, 19thcentury russian masterwork. In 2001, she graduated from the professional childrens school in new york city and began to dance professionally with new york theatre ballet. Since its very first opening performance in 1892, tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet has been an essential holiday favorite the world over.
The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday by kristine sorensen december 4, 2015 at 9. Children and parents begin to explore the world of dance through movement, music, and rhythm. Dec 04, 2015 pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday by kristine sorensen december 4, 2015 at 9. Its a staple of every major ballet companys repertoire, and for good reason the nutcracker has often been called the greatest ballet ever made. Holiday magic envelopes the stage in pittsburgh ballet theatres classic the nutcracker. The company, apprentice, and trainee ballet dancers of grand rapids ballet come from as close as. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. The company was founded in 1988 by edward stewart, who was the artistic director until his death in 2002. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings magazine. The nutcracker was first performed in 1892 at the mariinsky theatre in saint petersburg, and had a run of just 14 performances. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the.
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