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 the downey. Belmont shorenaples, ca the long beach ballet presents the nutcracker. Artistic director, david wilcox presents an unordinary rendition of the classic tale unlike any other. Terrace theater, long beach convention and entertainment center. Ballet director david wilcox and his cast of 270 will portray the. The nutcracker was first mounted by the washington ballet in 1961. 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 12th annual goldstar national. This holiday favorite is presented with a professional live symphony orchestra and childrens choir. The nutcracker, the timeless tale, returns to fill the minds of a new generation of kiddos with thoughts of holiday adventure. Photo courtesy of katie ging maple youth ballet presents the nutcracker dec.
The long beach ballets the nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than. One of long beach s oldest holiday events, the parade is celebrating over 70 years as a local tradition. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things. 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. Long beach ballet, 1122 e wardlow rd, long beach, ca 2020. Long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center.
Long beach performing arts center, terrace theater long beach, ca. 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. Bethpage, new york eglevsky ballet, long islands premier ballet company and academy presents. 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 nutcracker warms your heart with its spectacular celebration of christmas. Long beach ballet artistic director david wilcox says, it is an honor to have once. 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. Long beach ballet annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. Five week ballet summer intensive in long beach culminates with a two week performance tour in china. Tickets for long beach ballets the nutcracker 2018 on sale this october. The nutcracker ballet is performed throughout the country by dance schools and amateur and professional dance companies. The long beach ballet annually presents a muchloved production of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in long beach.
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. The long beach ballet presents its 36th annual rendition of the holiday classic. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker. The 31th anniversary production will burst with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker for its 36th year. Selling out long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker.
The palos verdes ballet is thrilled to present its 39th anniversary nutcracker season. Find a nutcracker production in orange county orange. Thomas armour youth ballet and new world school of the arts presents the nutcracker at miami dade county auditorium. Since its debut in 1892, the nutcracker has been performed at christmastime on countless stages around the world. Long beach, california long beach ballet a star studded international city nutcracker december 20, 2008 by brad maxwell. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker visit gay long. Long beach ballet to perform classic the nutcracker for.
Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in long. 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 30th anniversary production will be accompanied by a full. The nutcracker december 724, 2019 at the irvine barclay theatre familyfriendly, traditional, warmth of the holiday season buy tickets a cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker at terrace.
The production by twsb and twb founder mary day was performed in constitution hall and, beginning in 1992, at the warner theatre. Long beach ballets nutcracker personal driving services. 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. The curriculum of the long beach ballet academy reflects the eclectic repertoire of a professional ballet company. Woodbury ballet presents the nutcracker 2019 december 14, 2019.
Eglevsky ballet presents the nutcracker long island. Long beach ballet s production of the nutcracker boasts dazzling special effects, grandscale scenery, and radiant dancing. The long beach ballet presents three performances of the holiday classic the nutcracker saturday, dec. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker hulafrog long. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th. Ticket prices, vip packages, luncheon tickets and more details. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. 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. All friends of the ballet will be recognized in the program for the season.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker kidsguide. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to do. The nutcracker long beach now in 37th year spectrum news. 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. Crammed with special effects, the familiar long beach ballet version of the nutcracker has nearly everything money can buy. Celebrating 31st anniversary, long beach ballet presents. 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. 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. Long beach ballets the nutcracker with full symphony orchestra. Member benefits can include free tickets to performances, special invitations to events and vip checkin at performances. The long beach ballet presents the nutcracker belmont. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award 2019. Southern californias favorite nutcracker returns to the terrace theater or seven performances this december. The long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra. The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long.
The nutcracker is a wellknown tale told onstage worldwide, including by the long beach ballet at the terrace theater. Wilcox founded the long beach ballet almost four decades ago and the academy presented its first production of the nutcracker in 1983. Southern californias favorite nutcracker returns to the terrace theater for seven performances this december. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker december 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Public hosted by long beach convention and entertainment center.
Long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker at long beach terrace theatre dec. 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. 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. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists.
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