The ballet was inspired by the nutcracker and the mouse king, published in 1815 by the german author e. The plot of hoffmanns story and dumas adaptation was greatly simplified for the twoact ballet. Nov 28, 2014 the dance will be performed at the alex theatre in glendale, the dolby theatre in hollywood, royce hall at ucla, and the redondo beach performing arts center. Watch the nutcracker battle the mouse king, meet the sugar plum fairy and journey to the land of sweets, where. Red chair productions presents the nutcracker ballet alex theatre. Performing classics such as dance of the sugar plum fairy and the flower waltz, alexandra dariescu inspires the audience by telling us her own story.
The nutcracker was her only friend, the only thing that caught her salty tears every night. The alexandra was built in 1901 by william coutts and throughout its vast history, has become home to first class entertainment. Pacific ballet dance theatre turned out an exuberant performance featuring highlights from the nutcracker on dec. Not just because it is a fine venue but because of the mana. The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will be. Performances feature a range of talent, from international ballet stars to. The relationship between the nutcracker character played by a living, breathing lad throughout and. Performed at the alex theatre in glendale, students will be able to experience theater in its grandest. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
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. 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. It is very long, but it really couldnt be any shorter, there is just too much to this story. The timeless story of clara, who is whisked away on a magical adventure by her nutcracker prince, is set to tchaikovskys glorious score and features stunning costumes and sumptuous sets. Cheap the nutcracker tickets at alex theatre glendale. Alex pulled the nutcracker doll from his ear and inspected it closely, jostling his arms to and fro, forcing the doll to contort. Aleksandr kopilov performed by the bolsoi ballet at the bolsoi theatre, moscow 1989. Alex theatre glendale 2020 all you need to know before. The nutcracker opens on christmas eve at the house of town major hans stahlbaum and his wife. Hoffmanns story the nutcracker and the mouse king with a score by tchaikovsky and choroegraphy from marius petipa and lev ivanov. Dec 06, 20 pacific ballet dance theatre turned out an exuberant performance featuring highlights from the nutcracker on dec. However, the forces are unequal, the advantage is on the side of the evil mice.
This stunning ballet is performed at the beautiful alex theatre in glendale and is a perfect first trip to the ballet for a school aged child. 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. Based on hoffmans original story, choreographer gabriel chajnik translates the victorianera nutcracker from the bustles and ruffles of the 1890s to contemporary times in this premiere from the axelrod. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Labas the nutcracker blue cast december 22, 2018 2pm. Offering off broadway style 500 or 350 seat venues. Hoffmanns original story, the nutcracker and mouse king, maries claras, journey becomes a fevered delirium that transports her to a land where she sees sparkling christmas forests and marzipan castles, but in a world populated with dolls. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. The nutcracker was her only friend, the only thing that caught her. But there are other theater events and concerts also worth attending. 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. This unique staging lends a little earlysocal vibe by setting the tale. The alex theatre st kilda melbourne is a unique, multi purpose arts venue.
Nutcracker for kids pacific symphony and festival ballet theatre present a 45minute version of the holiday favorite for ages 511. The music is based on tchaikovsky and we just bought what are called royalty free tracks which is basically music you can use for film, theatre, and of course stories. The nutcracker is left alone to face the mouse king and his suite. The glendale arts and alex theatre staff have been hard at work behindthescenes collaborating with the presenters of these performances to reschedule dates and communicating with ticket buyers about their options. Join us for a southern california holiday tradition. This enchanting fairy tale is an unmissable treat for all the family and the perfect introduction to russian classical ballet. Glendale arts presents alex90 celebrating 90 years of the historic alex theatre.
Nutcracker and more live theater events this holiday. The tale of the nutcracker and the mouse king was originally conceived in the early 1800s by german writer e. 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. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by. The nutcracker and i by alexandra dariescu, is a new and innovative 50minute live performance based on the magical christmas story, for anyone who dares to dream. By welcoming the christmas spirit to glendale, the nutcracker performance was one everyone was excited to watch. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings magazine. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow.
The popular holiday classic, the nutcracker, will be reprised at the historic alex theatre in glendale marking the red chair childrens production companys 12th annual season offering up the timeless tchaikovsky ballet to southern california residents. The theater itself is easy to get to, with parking at the glendale mall across the street. Leap at your chance to see the holiday classic in one of its many iterations with our guide to all of las nutcracker productions, kicking off nov. Following an extensive and stylish refurbishment, the alex opened its doors in february 2015. Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Find cheap the nutcracker at alex theatre glendale tickets at marks tickets. Her brother frederick cant miss a moment to tease her and is only stopped by the arrival of their beautiful older sister louise. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Hoffmanns tales were so bizarre, sigmund freud wrote about them in the uncanny. Hi sabz, im really glad you like a christmas nutcracker. Discover the many roles in tchaikovskys the nutcracker. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Unique among area nutcracker productions, the red chairs energetic rendition features young performers, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles along.
The glendale arts and alex theatre staff have been hard at work behindthescenes collaborating with the presenters of these performances to reschedule dates and. Marks tickets specialize in sold out the nutcracker at alex theatre glendale tickets and last minute alex theatre. Red chair productions, a nonprofit, presents the nutcracker ballet with dancers. The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. The family are getting ready to host a party and the stahlbaum children, clara and fritz, decorate the tree as they wait for the guests and the gifts they hope theyre bringing to arrive.
The dolls are panicstricken and thrown into confusion. This charming new translation offers a family story that everyone can enjoy. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker returns to socal this week. Dinner with the stars friday, august 18th, following the gala performance leatherbys cafe rouge at renee and. Because, if an adult is a good person, in his heart he is still a child. Heres a guide to select productions of the nutcracker in l. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Roger kalia leads members of the pacific symphony and dancers from festival ballet theatre in a special version for younger audiences that includes a holiday singalong. Hoffmann s story the nutcracker and the mouse king, by alexandre dumas called the story of a nutcracker. That is, for children and for adults who are children at heart. Where to see the nutcracker and west point band in dutchess. Nov 01, 2017 follow clara on a magical adventure in this retelling of the classic ballet story. Oct 05, 2017 the story follows clara in her dreams as she battles and defeats a mouse king, then travels with her nutcracker turnedprince to the land of sweets where she watches its enchanting inhabitants perform beautiful dances.
Held in the historic alex theatre in glendale, ca, each performance will. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, this original production takes. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Dec, 2019 washington ballet presents the nutcracker story by alexandria lindstrom photography courtesy of the washington ballet theres something incredibly beautiful about ballet that commands attention, something unique and romantic that no overengineered, technically enhanced screen production can replicate or replace. Boys, girls, and learners young and old will be genuinely impressed by this show, which is for kids, by kids. Alexandre dumas peres adaptation of the story by e. Alex theatre glendale 2020 all you need to know before you. The nutcracker brings christmas spirit to the alex theatre. The family in this story of granpatricide has got to be the most dysfunctional families i or most people or most psychiatrists have ever heard of. Toys coming to life, snow falling on dancing snowflakes and a 20 foot growing christmas tree are just a few highlights of ballet theatre of scrantons nutcracker gift. Petersburg, russia, on 18 december 1892 to a modest success and rarely seen the next years. 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. The nutcrackers quick wits and bravery save the day.
The nutcracker was first performed at the mariinsky theatre in st. He had two older sisters, mariealexandrine born 1794 and louisealexandrine born 1796, died 1797. The nutcracker american ballet theatre performs the holiday favorite, accompanied by pacific symphony. Dieter nagl via getty images liudmila konovalova and vladimir shishov perform during the dress rehearsal of the nutcracker at the wiener staatsoper in 2012 in vienna. The christmas season may seem a ways off, but tickets to las most popular nutcracker and nutcracker inspired performances are already on sale. Anel hesselrode, 11, applies her soldier makeup for the annual rendition by the rc dance center of burbank of the nutcracker at the alex theater in glendale on friday, dec. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy.
Based on hoffmans original story, choreographer gabriel chajnik translates the victorianera nutcracker. Nov 16, 2017 the story of a courageous nutcracker told through classical music and ballet is a holiday tradition. History of the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. In 2018, the venue underwent an extensive refurbishment and reverted to its original name, the alexandra. The story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas, paperback. A holiday event for the whole family, the nutcracker rocks is a mixture of highpower music and dance that will transport you to a land of brave toy soldiers and sweet sugar plum fairies. The alexandra, birmingham box office buy tickets online. Dec 06, 2018 the nutcracker ballet is loved by many people, from young to old. Segerstrom center for the arts, renee and henry segerstrom. The staff and crew help you make their venue your home to invite audiences to enjoy all there is. Nutcracker ballet at alex theater ilead exploration. The pacific ballet dance theatre will host a nutcracker holiday festival with live music, singing, ornament making and character performances for the general public from noon to 7. Artist the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden.
Hirers and producers are able to present a wide range of works in an accessible, comfortable venue. Dec 15, 2008 hi sabz, im really glad you like a christmas nutcracker. The theatre is a valuable contributor to culture within. The classic christmas story ballet the origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. A new and innovative live family performance based in the magical christmas story, for anyone who dares to dream. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read.
Gala dinner gala dinner with the stars friday, august 18, 2017 enjoy a unique and exclusive opportunity to dine with the prestigious dancers of the 10th annual gala of the stars, immediately following the performance at leatherbys cafe rouge. The theater itself is easy to get to, with parking at the. Offering three different sized spaces, hirers and producers are able to present a wide range of works in an accessible, comfortable venue that is also commercially viable. The nutcracker and i by alexandra dariescu barbican. For more information or to purchase tickets for the dec. Jan 04, 2014 the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. In every person the best, the most important part is that which. As the edwards family prepare for their christmas party, clara imagines the wonderful things that might happen. A visual history of the nutcracker in 100 photos huffpost. At the sunday matinee in glendales alex theatre, the ballet had a distinctly warm and cozy feeling the run continues at uclas royce hall and in redondo beach. The alex theatre st kilda is a unique, multi purpose arts venue. The nutcracker at our theater is for children young and old.
In 1940, walt disney used some of the nutcracker music in his animated movie fantasia, which led to an interest in the ballet. Alexandra inspires the audience by telling us her own story as clara. This is labas the nutcracker blue cast december 22, 2018 2pm performance at alex theatre in glendale, ca. Hoffmann, but alexandre dumas borrowed the story and created his own sweetened version which in turn directly inspired the famous tchaikovsky ballet. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The alex theatre is a worldclass performing arts and entertainment center located in glendale, california. The snow queen ballet is based on a story by hans christian andersen. The writing is flawless, and the story just incredible. The red chair childrens production company presents. Dec 09, 2015 the nutcracker is a magical story told through ballet to the famous tchaikovsky music. The nutcracker brings christmas spirit to the alex theatre clark. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Now in its 14th year, red chair productions energetic. In the past just notables as george chakiris for the showing of west side story.
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