Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. One of pittsburghs favorite christmas holiday events is back. The nutcracker a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Nov 27, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker from december 1 through 27 at the benedum center in pittsburgh s cultural district. Jaffe becomes pbts seventh artistic director and only the second female director in the companys history. Pittsburgh ballet theatres version of the classic tale opens with a christmas eve party in early 20thcentury shadyside.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. The adventures of marie and her nutcracker prince bring the awe and. This time the prince is victorious and with a flourish he cuts off the mouse kings tail and presents it. Susan jaffe named pittsburgh ballet theatres new artistic. The production by company artistic director terrence orr was introduced in 2002 and remains an enchanting spectacle. Beneath the stahlbaums christmas tree, a battle between the gallant nutcracker prince and the ruthless rat king unfolds, ensnaring the young. Attend the royal ball with cinderella, her wicked step sisters and her prince as the familiar tale of true love unfolds through grand theatrical scenery, glittering costumes and prokofievs splendid score. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community groups. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the nutcracker prince and the.
For many, seeing the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has become a holiday tradition. Pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker from december 1 through 27 at the benedum center in pittsburghs cultural district. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. Bring your students to the nutcracker or alice in wonderland for an exciting educational experience. 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. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Attend the royal ball with cinderella, her wicked step sisters and her prince as the familiar tale of true love unfolds through grand theatrical. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult. 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 the nutcracker 2019 youtube.
The nutcracker is a twoact ballet, originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2009 commercial. The artistic license that allows all of these variations creates a wide range of definition for the nutcracker ballet. Moscow city ballet presents the nutcracker at regent theatre. The ballet is based on a story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, that prussian author e. Master pointe shoe fitter josephine lee of the californiabased thepointeshop chats with pittsburgh ballet theatre principal hannah carter to hear about how she prepares her pointe shoes. The college ticket discount can be redeemed online with a promo code or by calling 4124549101. Pittsburgh ballet theatre announced today that former american ballet theatre principal susan jaffe will succeed terrence orr as artistic director of the company, effective july 1.
Here marie stahlbaum, a girl who is just coming of age, receives a nutcracker from her mysterious godfather drosselmeyer and an introduction to his nephew. The magic of the nutcracker comes to life on the benedum center stage. That time of year is approaching its nutcracker season at the benedum center. Apr 14, 2020 pittsburgh ballet theatre announced today that former american ballet theatre principal susan jaffe will succeed terrence orr as artistic director of the company, effective july 1. Ie ashton ballet mist ress dagmar kessler peter degnan jeanne loomis miguel campal eria patricia davis ronald jones michael abbitt sherri ale. Pittsburghs premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Claras happy dream is interrupted by the return of the mouse king, who battles again with the nutcracker. Complete with flurrying snow, a colossal christmas tree and magic tricks galore, this holiday spectacular features over 100 dancers, 200 costumes and tchaikovskys exultant score. Vadim mutagirov as the prince and marianela nunez as the sugar plum fairy in the royal ballets production of the nutcracker alastair muir the royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet theatre. 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. Join marie, the nutcracker prince and a host of magical characters on an enchanted sleigh ride past swirling snowflakes to the land of the sweets. This time the prince is victorious and with a flourish he cuts off the mouse kings tail and presents it as a prize to clara, who runs away in horror. Her passion for ballet began to develop at age, when she was admitted into the preprofessional division at pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt. Pittsburgh ballet theatre continues the nutcracker. This page features a ballet video titled pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2009 commercial. It has been running since 1968 when it was founded by nicolas petrov and frederic franklin. Student matinees pittsburgh ballet theatre bring your students to the nutcracker or alice in wonderland for an exciting educational experience. Find broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts and buy tickets with us now. As i mentioned in a previous article, the pbts production of the.
The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pittsburgh ballet theatre. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. Pittsburgh kdka the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Pro pointe shoe hacks from pittsburgh ballet theatre. The second film adaptation was a 1993 film of the new york city ballet version, titled george balanchines the. Holiday spirit soars in pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker. The nutcracker garrett ammondawn fay lead snowflake, mirliton, flower soloist, clara, columbine doll, harlequin doll. The story of the nutcracker comes to life every holiday season on the stage of greensburgs palace theatre as dancers from the laurel ballet and musicians from the westmoreland symphony.
Codes 2 days ago pittsburgh ballet theatre offers a special ticket discount to college students, faculty and staff from all local colleges and universities. When you hear sugar plum music you think of christmastime. Pittsburgh ballets the nutcracker a sweet holiday treat. She performed in pittsburgh ballet theatres company production of the nutcracker as a snowflake and a flower alongside company members. Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker ticket prices. Pittsburgh ballet theatre s storied history with balanchine and tchaikovsky is revived in this mixedrepertory production buy tickets read more the nutcracker 2020. The event welcomed 29 of pittsburgh ballet theatres preprofessional dancers some of whom we will see in the nutcracker. Two years later he attended pittsburgh ballet theatre schoolpbts, where in 1998 he was a recipient of the prestigious princess grace foundation dance honorarium. Pittsburgh ballet theatres alice in wonderland dance magazine. Patricia barker played clara in the fantasy sequences, and vanessa sharp played her in the christmas party scene.
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. Go behind the scenes with pittsburgh ballet theatre whirl magazine. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is a company from pennsylvania that specializes in ballet and other related performing arts. 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. The nutcracker pittsburgh tickets the nutcracker pittsburgh.
Alan received a contract to join pittsburgh ballet theatre spbtsprofessional company at the age of 17. It has been running since 1968 when it was founded by. With a subscription package, youll earn a tutu triumvirate, which may include the newly debuted the three musketeers, tchaikovskys timeless holiday tale the nutcracker, or dracula, bram stokers macabre saga of love experienced by sentient lawn ornaments. Since 1969, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented worldclass performances. 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. The prince relates the tale of the battle, telling how marie saved his life by helping to defeat the sevenheaded rat king. 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. Ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Pittsburgh ballet theatre archives pittsburgh in the round. Its the most magical time of the year as marie and her nutcracker prince journey to the land of enchantment encountering the snow queen and. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday cbs. Go behind the scenes with pittsburgh ballet theatre whirl. Pittsburgh ballet theatres 51st season will feature five productions running from october through may 2021. The pittsburgh ballet theatre brings magic to the benedum center with.
A classic fairy tale is renewed with romance at its core in the pittsburgh ballet theatre premier of kent stowells cinderella. Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. The second film adaptation was a 1993 film of the new york city ballet version, titled george balanchines the nutcracker, with david zinman conducting. Swan lake carlos valcarcelmaria simonetti souvenir carlos valcarcel pittsburgh ballet theatre 20142015. 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. Benedum center announces pittsburgh ballet theatre. Beneath the stahlbaums christmas tree, a battle between the gallant nutcracker prince and the ruthless rat king unfolds, ensnaring the young marie and sending her on an adventure through the land of enchantment. 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. Pittsburgh theater is your guide to shows in pittsburghs theaters. Dec 10, 2016 ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. 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.
This holiday event features a talented cast of dancers, local children and artistic director, terrence s. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Pittsburgh ballet theatre shows off its depth of talent by featuring. After graduating high school, emily trained in pittsburgh ballet theatre schools graduate program under the direction of marjorie grundvig and dennis marshall, where she performed with pittsburgh ballet theatre company in the nutcracker and giselle while teaching on childrens division faculty. 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. She rushes to the mirror and there, everfaithful, is her nutcracker prince. Dec 04, 2015 pittsburgh kdka the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. His work has been presented at the worldrenowned bolshoi theatre in moscow, lincoln center in new york, and the opernhaus zurich.
Ballet theatre company west hartford, ct guest artists. The season is anchored, as always, by the nutcracker for the christmas season. The pittsburgh ballet theatre opens its traditional holiday offering tonight. Experience the nutcracker like never before with pittsburgh. Moscow city ballet presents the nutcracker at regent theatre mobile site buy sports, music, gifts, tickets and events merchandise at.
Pittsburgh youth ballet staff pittsburgh youth ballet. Both photosfeature artists of pittsburgh ballet theatre and pbt school. The nutcracker has been performed by pbt annually since 1969, becoming a family tradition that spans generations. Casting for the nutcracker has arrived pittsburgh ballet theatre. The art deco nutcracker is kremnevs eighth fulllength ballet. 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. Originally from pittsburgh, alan began dancing at the age of nine. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is a magical place this time of year with so many seasonal treasures to discover with your family. Our studio offers all levels of instruction of ballet from 4 years old to adult.