Long beach ballet nutcracker 2012 at the tearrace theater in long beach, ca. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. Dec 05, 2016 laguna ballet, a nonprofit junior ballet company serving orange county families since 1985, presents its 31st anniversary production of the nutcracker december 15th18th in its ninth season on. Please consider making a donation to help us meet our operating expenses during this time when we are required to remain closed so that we may continue on our mission to make dance affordable and accessible to all when circumstances allow us to reopen. For additional information on accessibility accommodations, please visit the mattie kelly arts centers patrons with special needs webpage. Adding this sophistication to it is going to make it a mindblowing magic trick, said david wilcox, artistic director of the long. Hoffmans timeless tale, while remaining fresh through allnew staging and choreography each year. Guest dancers have included gold medalist haiyan wu. Ballet long island is a professional ballet company established in 1985. Ballet etudes was as a nonprofit to train young dance students. The long beach ballet production of the nutcracker has begun to look awfully dependent upon bigscale production values and special effects at the expense of.
The long beach ballet s artistic director, david wilcox, pulled out all the stops for the 34th production of the classical tale. The nutcracker 36th anniversary of long beach ballets. Laguna ballets 31st annual production of the nutcracker. The long beach ballet is the only ballet company in southern california which performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra and is one of only two ballet companies in the country that use two harps for their production to ensure the performance sounds exactly as tchaikovsky intended it to sound. Discount tickets to nutcracker performances in southern.
This stunning version of tchaikovskys classic ballet has been a southern californian holiday favorite for more than 30 years. Jul 24, 2019 the ballet repertory theatre association brta is a nonprofit, allvolunteer organization federal tax id no. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. California nutcracker ballet productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows. Hoffmann featuring magical travels to the kingdom of the sweets and dolls that come to life. How long is the average presentation of the nutcracker ballet. Not only is there a full symphony orchestra with not one but two harps which only two companies in the country use, it is packed with on. Long beach ballets nutcracker personal driving services. How to give your students a fine arts experience theyll never forget. Long beach ballets nutcracker, a thronging cast with live. There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of eta hoffmans story set to the music of tchaikovsky with choreography staged by the artistic staff of the nutmeg ballet. The nutcracker ballet huntington beach historic theater 1905 main st. Unfortunate this ballet felt like a childrens recital more than anything.
Since labs inception in 2006, labs power of performance pop. Experience the nutcracker in orange county, ca going to see the nutcracker is a must for many around christmastime. Doing something right one time, or even twice, might be chalked up to luck, but doing it consistently is worthy of the. An intermission between acts is usually 2030 minutes, meaning the actual running time. The long beach ballet will celebrate their 30th anniversary with the nutcracker set to a live symphony orchestra the only socal production to do so. Paradise california northern california ballet nutcracker. The nutcracker is the classic victorianera story of the adventures of clara, the nutcracker prince, herr drosselmeyer and the sugar plum fairy told through a magical theatrical experience to peter tchaikovskys famous score. The long beach ballets nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than 400,000 in.
Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker for its 36th year. Nutcracker performances in orange county oc mom blog. The nutcracker and the queen queen mary december 21, 2002 by brad maxwell. Long beach, california long beach ballet arts center. Long beach ballet s the nutcracker is an everlustrous. Nutcracker ballet 2019 discounts tickets available now from trusted california ticket sources. Meet a brave nutcracker prince, fairies, kings and queens, and little toy soldiers in this timeless holiday classic. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to the palace of the dolls. Nov 23, 2012 30 second hd television ad for long beach ballet s 2012 30th anniversary production of the nutcracker. Huntington beach nutcracker ballet with coast city ballet december 1718, 2016 huntington beach coast city ballet the nutcracker december 17, 2016, 7 p. Cal state long beach students bring new element to long.
Throughout the years, the long beach ballets nutcracker has been seen live by millions worldwide from california to china, and by millions more on television. This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200. More than 600,000 tickets sold to date and performed around the world. Huntington academy of dance is a professional studio, with classes in several forms of dance from beginning through professional.
Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Sunrise ballets 27th annual nutcracker servite theatre 1952 w. You will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to the palace. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to. Long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. Fans of the long beach ballets the nutcracker will see new effects this year, thanks to engineering students at cal state long beach. Little dancers learn famous choreography at long beach. David wilcox, the artistic director of the company, has fashioned a sprawling version of the ballet which is populated with a huge cast of dancers drawn from the school of the long beach ballet, its resident performing company and a handful. The nutcracker ballet coast city ballet pacific dance center. Cocreated by gerard charles and robert post, this spellbinding production invites you inside the earnest and imaginative dreams of young clara. Accompanied by full symphony orchestra, the long beach the nutcracker also boasts sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200, dazzling pyrotechnics and magic effects along with a special appearance by rebel, long. Northern california ballet bringing quality fulllength. The long island ballet theatre connecting long island to.
Long beach, california long beach ballet the nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet long island, ronkonkoma, new york. Experience the beauty, grace and power of ballet monthly performances held at. One of long islands biggest nutcracker draws is the eglevsky ballet at tilles center, dec. Long beach ballet to perform classic the nutcracker for. Our services include performances, arts in education programs, apprentice program, trainee program, choreography, master classes and workshops. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as. Not only is there a full symphony orchestra with not one but two harps which only two companies in the country use, it is packed with onstage pyrotechnics, a flying sleigh.
Young and old alike will be captivated by elizabeth wistrichs choreography, the exquisite costumes and grand sets. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th. Brta members are available to answer all nutcrackerrelated questions at email protected. Excellence in art is most noteworthy when it is repeated in virtuoso fashion year after year. Like tchaikovksys mesmerizing melodies, the ballet companys 35th anniversary production is one for the ages. Wardlow road long beach, ca 90807 562 4264112 celebrate the holidays with the long beach ballet. Long beach ballets the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. The long beach ballet presents its 36th annual rendition of the holiday classic. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates.
Nutcracker, christmas carol performances on long island. The nutcracker 2017 marks ballets 35th year at long beach ballet. Redondo beach performing arts center, redondo beach, ca december. This annual production of tchaikovskys muchbeloved holiday ballet from the o. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballets the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage.
Oct 16, 2014 the nutcracker is a magnificent ballet based on the famous story from e. In 2018 a nationwide survey of audience members by the goldstar ticketing playform resulted in long beach ballet receiving the best nutcracker in the u. Leon ivanov, this version of the nutcracker conceived and directed by clara dautilia, is fast becoming one of the most beloved and entertaining productions of this wonderful holiday classic in the southern california area. You can easily go nuts for this classic holiday ballet based on the novel by german author ernst theodor amadeus e. In its 26th anniversary performance, the long beach ballet showcases stars from china, while celebrating the accomplishments of our own southern california stars. Ballet long island 1863 pond rd ronkonkoma, ny 11779 6317371964. Audiences viewing long beach ballet s production of the nutcracker can look forward to witnessing new special effects, thanks to the work of people within the college of engineering at long beach state university.
What better time, then, for the long beach ballet to perform a visionary nutcracker, their 30th production of the holiday classic. Ballet director david wilcox and his cast of 270 will portray the. Long beach ballet concluded its season of performances with two programs in the vast spaces of the pasadena civic auditorium. For 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. The ballet center ballet long island is a nonprofit organization. Christmas comes early with the nutcracker ballet in destin. Witness magic in the making at the nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition that has stood the test of time.
The long beach ballet s the nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than 400,000 in long beach. Dont miss the 37th anniversary of long beach ballets. Ballet long islandballet long island is a professional ballet company established in 1985. The nutcracker is a wellknown tale told onstage worldwide, including by the long beach ballet at the terrace theater. Long beach ballet wins 12th annual goldstar national. The long beach ballet nutcracker coast to coast newspaper. The prestigious ballet company partners with local dance studios to cast young talent to perform onstage alongside professional russian dancers. Roger hickman, including full string section and 2 harps. The nutcracker, the timeless tale, returns to fill the minds of a new generation of kiddos with thoughts of holiday adventure. Coast city balletpacific dance centerhuntington beach. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Shown is the trademark flying sleigh of long beachs nutcracker ballet presented by the long beach ballet. Dec 21, 2017 throughout the years, the long beach ballets nutcracker has been seen live by millions worldwide from california to china, and by millions more on television.
As always, the beloved production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the long beach ballet brings back a holiday classic, the nutcracker. Long beach ballet s the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. We are very proud of our schools dedicated professional faculty as well as our many successes, including our many graduating students who have joined major ballet companies. Dec 20, 2019 the long beach native trained under the direction of patricia stander and david wilcox at the long beach ballet arts center. Terrace theater, long beach convention and entertainment center. The northwest florida ballet 20192020 season performance of the nutcracker and cinderella will be held at the mattie kelly arts center at northwest florida state college. Nutcracker ballet, long beach, ca long beach, california. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to.
The faculty at had includes high accredited professional staff. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker stops in 144 cities across the country this holiday season. The long beach ballet s nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than 400,000 in long beach, 70,000 in pasadena, hundreds of thousands. For the past ten years, the long beach ballet has partnered with ballet companies in china to promote the arts across the pacific and nurture international ballet kinship. The nutcracker in orange county, ca long beach nutcracker. Numerous productions of the nutcracker excite the southland every season some are even mentioned on this blog. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Long beach ballet program the nutcracker long beach ballet on. Labs a chance to dance was launched in october 2012. Balletmets the nutcracker december 28, 2019 ohio theatre act i. Arkley center for the performing arts eureka performance. Ballet repertory nutcracker is a long time production with a tradition of offering holiday entertainment to youth and adults, as well as showcasing local ballet talent.
Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. The ballet company of east county the nutcracker friday december 20, 2019 7. Taking the whole family out to the ballet can take a bite out of your christmas shopping budget. Nutcracker ballet with coast city ballet huntington beach, ca. Whether you still need to experience this ballet for yourself or are one of many who enjoy seeing this timeless ballet every december, see the nutcracker in its full glory with long beach ballet in orange county, ca. Nutcracker outreach program southern california ballet. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Robert cano is at nutcracker ballet, long beach, ca. The length of any ballet production that is set to music, is naturally as long as the musical composition itself. Long beach ballets 30th anniversary of the nutcracker 1122 e. Millikan hs auditorium 2800 snowden long beach, ca. The ballet is set to the famous tchaikovsky score, which will be performed live by demetrius fuller and the sinfonia gulf coast.
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