The nutcracker is often performed during the christmas season due to its content, and many families make it an annual tradition to attend a performance. Dec 30, 2016 december 17, 2016 oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker with live music by the oakland symphony bryn namavari the paramount theaters art deco architecture is stunning accentuated by christmas trees and small children running through the lobby wearing sparkling tiaras an idyllic setting for the fantasy of the nutcracker. Ronn guidis the secret nutcracker an annual holiday favorite. Set in two acts, three tableaux, and composed between 1891 and 1892 by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, the nutcracker is based on the nutcracker and the mouse king, a story written in e. As sharon kung, megan terry, greg desantis, and vincent chavez gave a capsule history of ballet, and performed excerpts from the nutcracker, the kids. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. Dec 14, 2019 michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. The east bay areas favorite holiday tradition is returning to the paramount theatre in december 2020, and if you hurry, theres still time to snag great tickets for any the nutcracker oakland performance. Oakland ballet company the nutcracker oakland dancetabs. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. In the secondact divertissements, many of the dances or variations are borderline caricatures, if not downright demeaning. Oakland ballets nutcracker a sumptuous affair datebook. Set to tchaikovskys brilliant score, audiences of all ages will fall in love with the classic holiday tale of a young girl who experiences a truly enchanted winter.
The oakland ballet at the paramount theatre of the arts, oakland, california. Thank you to the oakland ballet for the nutcracker backstage tour. The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kobalt awal digital limited, kontor new media music on behalf of rpo records. Agree with first respondent, most 5 year olds regardless of gender cant sit stillquietly that long. Oakland ballet presents nutcracker for 43rd year the. The oakland ballet company is a professional ballet company. Oakland ballet nutcracker dances back to paramount theatre. Hoffmann short story that launched the nutcracker juggernaut on its eventual conquest of american stages, oakland ballet s graham lustig. Please check back for oakland ballet events at the paramount. He also studied at the school of american ballet, ballet celeste international, and american conservatory theatre. Cheer on marie and her soldiers as she rescues the nutcracker prince from the evil rat king and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the land of sweets. Dec 25, 2010 lustig, the new artistic director of the oakland ballet company, created this nutcracker for new jerseys american repertory ballet in 2000, and he slightly tweaks the standard format. But just as sweet, in their scurrying grace and carefully struck poses.
Oakland ballet company presents graham lustigs the nutcracker with the oakland symphony and piedmont east bay childrens choir. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 san francisco world fair, is sensational. The colorful holiday classic is finally brought to the big screen, designed by famed childrens story author and artist maurice sendak, and written for the first time to be as close as possible to the original story. Cast excited to present oakland ballets nutcracker. Posts about oakland ballet nutcracker written by studiodeb333. Oakland ballet nutcracker party tickets at ticketcity. Oakland ballet school a welcoming environment to learn. Snacks are available for purchase on a show by show basis. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. The oakland ballet lists only 20 dancers, and they are not enough, especially in the waltz of the flowers, to make the intended effect. The oakland symphony is a stellar accompaniment and adds a. The whole ballet tradition is inherently racist, so the traditional productions of nutcracker can also be seen as racist.
Kick off your holiday season by attending a performance of the nutcracker followed by our encore reception. When she awakens the nutcracker prince after the battle and the. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. Dec 17, 2014 oakland ballets nutcracker leaps into paramount theatre the oakland ballet has struggled since its founding director, ronn guidi, retired in 2000, but for five years it has consistently. The ballets score has been used in several film adaptations of hoffmanns. Lustig, the new artistic director of the oakland ballet company, created this nutcracker for new jerseys american repertory ballet in 2000, and he slightly tweaks the standard format. Because it usually arrives on local stages last in the chain of nutcrackers, graham lustigs production, as danced by the oakland ballet company. Dec 14, 2000 guidi, oakland ballet s founding artistic director now retired, gets everybody dancing. Ballet to the people gatecrashed a lecturedemonstration by dancers from the oakland ballet company at burckhalter elementary school on thursday morning, surrounded by an enthusiastic, engaging and wellmannered crowd of third graders. We are looking for talented dancers with strong ballet technique that are comfortable in contemporary work. Dec 22, 2017 the pair of dancers are part of the upcoming nutcracker cast with the oakland ballet, and also part of the dance companys educational outreach, recently offering a taste of the production.
The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery and imaginative costumes. Interested parties should submit video links, along with resume to ballet master, bat abbit. The bcb nutcracker features a cast of over 40 dancers with elegant costumes and sets. Oakland ballets the nutcracker an east bay holiday. Keeping the art of ballet exciting, vibrant, and accessible. Marie and her nutcracker prince introduced ballet to a new appreciative audience thursday when they took their show on the road to cleveland elementary school in oakland. Seyong kim as the nutcracker in oakland ballets production of graham lustigs the nutcracker. Back to gallery despite the turmoil of the past year, the oakland ballet company is producing a nutcracker this year after all. When the oakland as of the bash brothers era performed with. Oakland ballets nutcracker brings a vibrant community. With the oakland symphony along with the piedmont east bay childrens choir bringing tchaikovskys magnificent score to life graham lustigs the nutcracker will be highlight of your holiday season. If oakland ballet the nutcracker paramount theatre ca tickets are sold out in market even then you dont need to worry about this.
Clara and the nutcracker prince and the rose queen and cavalier are also entrusted with an opportunity to. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op. Dec 19, 2016 alexander perss performance in the 2016 oakland ballet nutcracker. Ticketcity is a ticket reseller who offers oakland ballet nutcracker party tickets to. Oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker.
There have been several recorded childrens adaptations of the e. At age eight he received a full scholarship to the san francisco ballet school. The pail from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. Unfortunately, lustig has marie and the nutcracker prince only sit and. In many versions of nutcracker, one sees overt racial stereotypes. Dancers from area professional companies augment the cast. Although the original production was not a success, the 20minute suite that. Only 1 week left phewfor those of you who didnt make it out last weekend due to lousy weather, overindulgence, or more pressing engagements, there are a few more artisan oriented shopping events this weekend, if you still need to pick up some last minute unique and special gifts. December 17, 2016 oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker with live music by the oakland symphony bryn namavari the paramount theaters art deco architecture is stunning accentuated by christmas trees and small children running through the lobby wearing sparkling tiaras an idyllic setting for the fantasy of the nutcracker.
Mingle with the oakland ballet dancers and artistic director graham lustig while you enjoy champagne and nibble on delectable holiday treats. We are not the venue box office, official ticket site, or affiliated with the oakland ballet nutcracker party. Live performance by the oakland ballet at the whole foods market oakland holiday soiree on december 14th, 20. Other ballet companies may have more money and fancier productions, but thats no reason to forgo the pleasure of the oakland ballets warm, intimate nutcracker. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. We really enjoyed last saturdays oakland ballet performance. Crack performances oakland ballets intimate nutcracker. The pair of dancers are part of the upcoming nutcracker cast with the oakland ballet, and also part of the dance companys educational outreach, recently offering a taste of the production. The carol burnett show official recommended for you.
Ticketcity is a safe, reliable place to purchase oakland ballet nutcracker party tickets. Children brightened row after row of the paramount theatre on saturday afternoon, dec. Fly away to an enchanted land of sweets when oakland ballet companys annual performance of graham lustigs the nutcracker returns to the paramount theatre. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing san francisco ballet nutcracker near you. Every year the berkeley city ballet stages an elaborate production of the nutcracker. With hugh duncan bigney mitchell, vanessa sharp, patricia barker, wade walthall. Oakland, california nutcracker ballet at paramount theatre. This year, skylar burson makes his debut in the role of the nutcracker prince, and marie will be danced by paunika jones, a former principal. Cheer on marie and her soldiers as she rescues the nutcracker prince from the evil rat king and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the land of sweets where luscious treats await. Thank you to the oakland ballet for the nutcracker. We are here to manage oakland ballet the nutcracker tickets paramount theatre ca for you.
Saturday, december 14, 2019 6pm, oxford high school performing arts theater oxford, mi november 2019. Oakland becomes land of the sweets with disarming annual. Humbled and honored not only to be able to take baby girl and friends to the sold out sunday showing of the nutcracker at the paramount theater in oakland but to also get to take an exclusive back stage tour, including access to some of the amazing props. Kurt adler hollywood nutcracker suite nutcracker, 19inch. Shell next be seen costarring opposite mark wahlberg in the netflix movie spenser confidential, to be released on march 6, 2020.
A lavish, exciting and heartwarming celebration of dance, of music. Dec 17, 20 live performance by the oakland ballet at the whole foods market oakland holiday soiree on december 14th, 20. The nutcracker ballet to be broadcast in movie theaters. The annual holiday production features many young bay area dancers as the snowballs, sweet treats and soldiers that appear onstage. Missouri ballet theaters the nutcracker mother ginger. Women must have strong pointe work and men good partnering skills. Disneys the nutcracker and the four realms final trailer. Sfcvs katharine dimitruk was on hand for a rehearsal with the oakland ballet company as they worked with kids on several scenes in preparation for their production of graham lustigs nutcracker. Tchaikovskys nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. Graham lustigs the nutcracker oakland ballet company. Choreographed by oakland ballet company artistic director graham lustig, this is one of the countrys most acclaimed and beloved adaptations of the tchaikovsky.
She also visited a school during an outreach program with the company. Dec 21, 2014 because it usually arrives on local stages last in the chain of nutcrackers, graham lustigs production, as danced by the oakland ballet company, always comes as a capstone to the holiday. Alexander perss performance in the 2016 oakland ballet nutcracker. She loved the variety of roles and the opportunity to engage in the production from rehearsals through performance days. Oakland ballet the nutcracker paramount theatre ca tickets. The nutcracker tickets can now allow everyone who wants to a chance to see this fairy ballet live and in person.
Sep 04, 2018 starring keira knightley as the sugar plum fairy, disneys new holiday feature film the nutcracker and the four realms is directed by lasse hallstrom and joe johnston, and inspired by e. Michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. Oakland ballet company artistic director graham lustig recently upped his commitment from parttime to fulltime, and the benefits of his focused attention were apparent in the companys opening performance of the nutcracker. Dec 14 nutcracker ballet oakland townshiplake orion. Obs offers classical ballet training to all students from pre ballet to the preprofessional level. Student nutcracker auditions oakland ballet company. Oakland ballet performance from the nutcracker youtube. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Only snacks and drinks both alcoholic and nonalcoholic from the paramount service bars are permitted in the seating area during the show, unless posted otherwise. Kurt adler 19inch hollywood nutcracker suite nutcracker designed by renowned artist holly adler, hollywood nutcrackers is a whimsical collection of nutcrackers created exclusively for kurt adler. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more.
Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Learn more about oakland ballets exciting season performances. The new york city ballet is teaming up with fathom events to give ballet fans and those looking for a way to celebrate the holiday season with a bit of culture the opportunity to see george. Seyong kim as the nutcracker in oakland ballets production of graham. One for being different enough to keep even the most jaded balletomane from nodding off and sticking close to the e. Hoffmann story the basis for the ballet using tchaikovskys music, some quite faithful, some not. Thanks to berkeley ballet theater for sponsoring this guide to nutcracker performances and familyfriendly holiday theater performances. Feb 19, 2017 new york city ballet william otto mother ginger.
Graham and the oakland ballet staff encouraged and inspired her it was a very worthy experience. Oakland ballets nutcracker leaps into paramount theatre. The nutcracker oakland tickets live in december 2020. Oct 18, 2019 putting on a pair of notsneakers and attending a ballet or holiday theater performance is an annual tradition for many families. Oakland ballet companys the nutcracker is a community affair. Lustig recruited 40 young bay area dancers who appear as everything from peppermints to. The oakland nutcracker stands halfway between a professional performance and a community celebration. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and.
No outside food or drink is permitted into the paramount theatre. We strive to provide a welcoming environment and an encouraging atmosphere to learn ballet through musicality, artistic expression, coordination, and technique. Mother ginger from 2017 nutcracker presented by phoenix ballet company. One that was not was a version titled the nutcracker suite for children, narrated by metropolitan opera announcer milton cross, which. Berkeley ballet theater bbt, the east bays premiere center for ballet training, welcomes all members of the community to enjoy robbie nichols and sally streets the nutcracker this holiday season. Oakland ballet school a welcoming environment to learn ballet through musicality, artistic expression, coordination and technique. Skylar burson makes his company debut in the role of the nutcracker prince, and marie will be performed by paunika jones, former oakland. Oakland ballet company the nutcracker oakland, paramount theatre 17 december 2016.
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