Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe and expectation of the night before christmas when a. Jan 14, 2019 the pittsburgh ballet theatre has been performing the nutcracker for decades, and yet each year there are new twists to enjoy. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community groups. For example, the story book out of which all the toys emerge is kaufmanns christmas stories for boys and girls, and one of the toys is a penguin. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh, pennsylvania. The pittsburgh ballet theatre opens its traditional holiday offering tonight. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. Starting off dancing as an angel and a party girl in the nutcracker, the now pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt principal dancer amanda cochrane, has taken part in the christmastime tradition since she was 10 years old. With more than 170 wonderful dancers performing to tchaikovskys magical score, this production brings the nutcracker to life. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh history.
Five lavish scenes, dozens of dancers and over 150 costumes make the. Orr reimagined the ballet by adding an unexpected love story. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker takes the stage. Pittsburgh ballet theater artistic director terrence orr and principal dancer alexandria kochis talk about the pittsburgh nods in the ballet theaters production of the nutcracker. December 227th, 2016 tickets available at the nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette.
Nutcracker, musical christmas carol top pittsburgh weekend. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Complete with growing christmas tree, falling snow and mesmerizing magic tricks, pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker returns to the benedum center for a 26performance run nov. Click on see tickets to see all the the available pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets and prices in pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, pa one of the citys most revered holiday traditions returns this weekend with the opening performances of pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. How pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker measures up to others. Nov 30, 2015 pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker at the benedum center for the performing arts from december 4 27. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the. The season is anchored, as always, by the nutcracker for the christmas season. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Pittsburgh ballet theatre to kick off season with dracula. The cherished holiday tradition of experiencing tchaikovskys legendary ballet is about to get a whole lot sweeter this season, because pittsburgh ballet theatres pbt 26performance run of. The nutcracker balanchine pittsburgh ballet theatre. A holiday tradition at the pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. The nutcracker 2018 pittsburgh ballet theatre youtube. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and.
Pittsburghs premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Orr reimagined the ballet by adding an unexpected love story, more complex. Even for audiences familiar with the story, somehow you never get tired of it, said nickel, a former principal dancer for pittsburgh ballet theatre, ballet west and the dallas ballet company. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatre s the nutcracker. Annual performance opportunities for our students include the holidayfavorite the nutcracker, and our spring gala series featuring such timeless classics as coppelia, the sleeping beauty and swan lake, in addition to works by george balanchine, jerome robbins and ballet academy of pittsburgh faculty. The way the story was told was unique and interesting. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh concert will be taking place at benedum center on friday, february 14th, 2020. The nutcracker ready to delight in ambridge, midland and. The choreography has always been balanchine, but the production elements have changed. Pbts pittsburgh inspired production captures the excitement of the original story through five fanciful scenes, over 150 unique costumes and tchaikovskys timeless score. Pittsburgh ballet theatres 51st season will feature five productions running from october through may 2021. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class.
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. The artistic license that allows all of these variations creates a wide range of definition for the nutcracker ballet. This page features a ballet video titled pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker dec. Originally created as a coproduction between houston ballet and.
In spirit of the season of the autumnal harvest, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has conjured up a spectacular production of the 19th century ballet, giselle. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh, pennsylvania tourism. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. Pittsburgh ballet theatre shows off its depth of talent by featuring corps dancers in some of the holiday ballets prominent roles. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Dec 10, 2016 in spirit of the season of the autumnal harvest, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has conjured up a spectacular production of the 19th century ballet, giselle. Ballerinas of the pittsburgh ballet theatre dance during a rehearsal of. The magic of the holiday season fills the benedum center stage in the nutcracker. Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or youre still a young child at heart, its truly a cant. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. The trust also provides priority programming dates on the benedum stage to cultural district resident companies including pittsburgh clo, pittsburgh ballet theatre, and the pittsburgh opera. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Pittsburgh ballet theatre takes pride in its productions and has adhered throughout the years to the integrity of the original artistry while embellishing the details of the production. Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years.
A holiday tradition at the pittsburgh ballet theatres the. The nutcracker comes to benedum center on friday 2nd december 2016. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. In february, the pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the eccentric alice in wonderland.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre archives pittsburgh in the round. Orr, set to tchaikovskys enduring score, the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has been a longstanding holiday tradition since the production premiered in 2001. Holiday spirit soars in pittsburgh ballet theatres. Vsevolozhsky,decided to create a ballet based on a original sketch for the set of the nutcracker, act ii, 1892rather dark story, the. One final thing we really love about the pittsburgh ballet theatre s performance of the nutcracker is how pittsburgh themes and references are woven throughout the show. In its history pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented several productions of the nutcracker. Nov 29, 2016 the cherished holiday tradition of experiencing tchaikovskys legendary ballet is about to get a whole lot sweeter this season, because pittsburgh ballet theatres pbt 26performance run of. Click on see tickets to see all the the available pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets and. That time of year is approaching its nutcracker season at the benedum center. Nov 29, 2016 starting off dancing as an angel and a party girl in the nutcracker, the now pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt principal dancer amanda cochrane, has taken part in the christmastime tradition since she was 10 years old. Derek deanes entertaining twoact alice in wonderland, which supplants two previous versions in the pbt repertoire, vividly recreates episodes from lewis carrolls fantasy tale while enlivening john tenniels illustrations. Performances will take place at the benedum theater, through december 26.
The nutcracker is a holiday classic the nutcracker ballet, with music composed by tchaikovsky, is based on a story written in 1816 by e. Dec 05, 2019 pittsburgh, pa one of the citys most revered holiday traditions returns this weekend with the opening performances of pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. In 197071, pbt presented its first subscription season at the syria mosque with one performance of swan lake and four of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 ballet. The pitt ballet club is a student run organization at the university of pittsburgh which offers opportunities for every dancers skill level, from beginner to advanced. Dec 17, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theater artistic director terrence orr and principal dancer alexandria kochis talk about the pittsburgh nods in the ballet theaters production of the nutcracker. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. The magic of the holidays comes alive with pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. The following is intended to provide general information. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands.
Complete with growing christmas tree, falling snow and mesmerizing magic tricks, pittsburgh ballet theatre s the nutcracker returns to the benedum center for a 26performance run nov. One final thing we really love about the pittsburgh ballet theatres performance of the nutcracker is how pittsburgh themes and references are woven throughout the show. An eerily beautiful way to burst into halloweekend, pbt has once again succeeded in a full and vibrant ballet production. Orr, set to tchaikovskys enduring score, the pittsburgh ballet theatre s production of the nutcracker has been a longstanding holiday tradition since the production premiered in 2001. Orr, set to tchaikovskys enduring score, the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has been a longstanding holiday tradition since the production premiered in. Pittsburgh ballet theatre cultural district, pittsburgh.
This spring, ballet lubbock is excited to be an official stop on the summer intensive audition tours for texas ballet theater, the jillana school, pittsburgh ballet theatre, joffrey ballet school, and the dallas conservatory. The nutcracker has been performed by pbt annually since 1969, becoming a family tradition that spans generations. The 20202021 season of pittsburgh ballet theatre features three story ballets for the entire family. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Cinderella a classic fairy tale is renewed with romance at its core in the pittsburgh ballet thea. The nutcracker the ballet story, characters, and performances. The pittsburgh ballet theatres rendetion of the nutcracker is a holiday. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Historically its origin is from a long short story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, by e.
In 1990 english artist and designer peter farmer was commissioned by pbt to create the scenery and costume for this production of the nutcracker. Terrence orr to retire from pittsburgh ballet theatre. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. The ballet is based on a story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, that prussian author e. Everyones favorite holiday tradition besides eggnog, maybe is returning to the stage of the benedum center this december, and tickets for all the nutcracker pittsburgh performances are on sale now. With more than 170 wonderful dancers performing to tchaikovskys magical score, this production brings the nutcracker to. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The company also premiered an original new story ballet. The nutcracker pittsburgh pittsburgh ballet theatre. When you hear sugar plum music you think of christmastime.
Telling the familiar christmas story of the gift of nutcracker who comes to life to fight against the devious rat king, the pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker puts its. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Select the tab of a school for more information on auditions. The sassy production put a spin on the classical ballets of giselle and the nutcracker that pittsburgh audiences have already seen so far in. Dec 23, 2019 a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatres alice in wonderland dance. Complete your christmas with the classic story of the nutcracker like never seen before. Snow scene pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker.
On valentines day, moulin rouge the ballet made its pittsburgh debut in a performance by pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh concert will be taking place at benedum center on friday, february 14th, 2020. Classical ballets have evolved over time, lending themselves to different interpretations as choreographers and directors create works that reflect their visions of the story. Nearly 50 years ago, pittsburgh ballet theatre began when a charismatic yugoslavian choreographer and a forwardthinking arts advocate joined forces around a shared conviction that a professional ballet company belonged in pittsburgh. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe and expectation of the night before christmas when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. For some, the christmas season begins the minute thanksgiving ends, though. In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community. Pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker at the benedum center for the performing arts from december 4 27. The pittsburgh ballet theatres 50th season will be the last for artistic director terrence s. Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or you. Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker performed by the pittsburgh ballet theatre is a classic ballet that has been seen across the globe, and it has become a tradition that many families in the united states enjoy around christmas.
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