Long beach ballet presents annual holiday classic the. Southern californias favorite nutcracker returns to the terrace theater for seven performances this december. 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 engaging choreography or strong dancing. One of long beach s oldest holiday events, the parade is celebrating over 70 years as a local tradition. Perhaps one of the most timehonored traditions is that of peter ilyich tchaikovskys immortal ballet, the nutcracker. In 2004, the company premiered a new allamerican version of the nutcracker by artistic director septime webre, designed just for washington, dc. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th.
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. The long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker at terrace. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker the downey. Directed by uta grafapotol, this enchanting ballet classic will be performed at the norris theatre for one weekend only on saturday, december 14th at 7 p. Find a nutcracker production in orange county orange. Belmont shorenaples, ca the long beach ballet presents the nutcracker. Long beach, california long beach ballet a star studded international city nutcracker december 20, 2008 by brad maxwell. The 31th anniversary production will burst with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love. The long beach ballets the nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in long. All friends of the ballet will be recognized in the program for the season. Ballet director david wilcox and his cast of 270 will portray the.
Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to do. Tickets for long beach ballets the nutcracker 2018 on sale this october. Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. Crammed with special effects, the familiar long beach ballet version of the nutcracker has nearly everything money can buy. They are also one of only two companies in the country that uses two harps for their production just as tchaikovsky intended, but they dont stop there.
Southern californias favorite nutcracker returns to the terrace theater or seven performances this december. 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. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker for its 36th year. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker visit gay long. The nutcracker is a wellknown tale told onstage worldwide, including by the long beach ballet at the terrace theater. Long beach ballet annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets. The nutcracker, the timeless tale, returns to fill the minds of a new generation of kiddos with thoughts of holiday adventure. Woodbury ballet presents the nutcracker 2019 december 14, 2019. The family and i went to the terrace theatre see the long beach production of the nutcracker yesterday afternoon, and it was time well spent. The long beach ballet arts centers nutcracker follows the traditional story line and includes all the favorite sugarplum kingdom divertissements.
Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker december 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. With one of the largest casts in the nation, this nutcracker provides the greater long beach area with a star studded international performance thats exciting and brilliant. The long beach ballet presents the nutcracker belmont. This holiday favorite is presented with a professional live symphony orchestra and childrens choir. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in long beach. Enjoy a family holiday tradition where sugar plums dance, flowers waltz and snowflakes leap across the stage weaving a splendid tale of a little girls dream of first love. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things. Long beach ballet, 1122 e wardlow rd, long beach, ca 2020. The long beach ballet 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. Follow clara and her nutcracker to the magical land of snow, and to the enchanted palace of the dolls where all of claras favorite companions come to life. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker. Selling out long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker.
Member benefits can include free tickets to performances, special invitations to events and vip checkin at performances. Palace theater woodbury ballet presents the nutcracker 2019. Public hosted by long beach convention and entertainment center. Weighted heavily toward the training of classical ballet technique, the school also hosts an internationally recognized summer program where other forms of dance are introduced, including jazz, african dance, modern and character. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award 2019. Long beach ballets nutcracker personal driving services.
The nutcracker long beach now in 37th year spectrum news. The long beach ballet presents three performances of the holiday classic the nutcracker saturday, dec. The long beach ballet nutcracker warms your heart with its spectacular celebration of christmas. The production by twsb and twb founder mary day was performed in constitution hall and, beginning in 1992, at the warner theatre. The long beach ballet annually presents a muchloved production of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater. Ticket prices, vip packages, luncheon tickets and more details.
Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker hulafrog long. Five week ballet summer intensive in long beach culminates with a two week performance tour in china. Celebrating 31st anniversary, long beach ballet presents. Long beach ballet artistic director david wilcox says, it is an honor to have once. This stage production features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse and a cast of over 200 that includes worldclass ballet stars.
Artistic director, david wilcox presents an unordinary rendition of the classic tale unlike any other. The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker at long beach terrace theatre dec. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker kidsguide. The palos verdes ballet is thrilled to present its 39th anniversary nutcracker season. Wilcox founded the long beach ballet almost four decades ago and the academy presented its first production of the nutcracker in 1983. Long beach ballet s production of the nutcracker boasts dazzling special effects, grandscale scenery, and radiant dancing. The 30th anniversary production will be accompanied by a full. Thomas armour youth ballet and new world school of the arts presents the nutcracker at miami dade county auditorium. Long beach ballets the nutcracker with full symphony orchestra. Virginia nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The curriculum of the long beach ballet academy reflects the eclectic repertoire of a professional ballet company. The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long.
Photo courtesy of katie ging maple youth ballet presents the nutcracker dec. The nutcracker ballet is performed throughout the country by dance schools and amateur and professional dance companies. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker call me a sally, if you wish, but i think ballet is beautiful. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Long beach performing arts center, terrace theater long beach, ca. The long beach ballet presents its 36th annual rendition of the holiday classic. The long beach ballet will once again present its trademark flying sleigh, amazing pyrotechnics, magical theatrical effects, full symphony orchestra and guest appearances by worldclass ballet stars. Adapting a beloved film for the stage can be deceptively challenging especially if its a classic movie like an american in paris starring hollywood icon gene kelly with timeless songs by ira and george gershwin. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. Bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions.
Since its debut in 1892, the nutcracker has been performed at christmastime on countless stages around the world. Long beach ballet to perform classic the nutcracker for. Long beach ballet wins 12th annual goldstar national. This holiday favorite is presented with a professional live symphonic orchestra and childrens choir. Terrace theater, long beach convention and entertainment center. Long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center.
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