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Members of the cast of the nutcracker from the washington ballet photo. November 23 december 29, 2019 experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Washington ballet tickets washington ballet tickets since 1976, the washington ballet has been a pioneering institution in the world of american dance. Artistic director julie kents longterm vision is to. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. The mininut montgomery college cultural arts center, 7995 georgia avenue, silver spring. Experience the holiday season in one incredible night at the nutcracker washington dc production this december, live at the warner theatre. As the ballet company of the nations capital, the washington ballet reflects the diversity of the community and the nation through its professional dancers, highcaliber school, and its repertoire. Washington ballets nutcracker brings international talent to. Click here for a schedule of events specializing in russian ballet, the kirov. Search all the washington ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Kirov academy of ballet 4301 harewood road ne washington, dc 20017 202 8321087. Ballet chesapeake proudly announces its upcoming annual holiday classic, the nutcracker, which will feature iconic talent from washington, d. Artistic director julie kent has introduced defining works by globally recognized choreographers, all while embracing the work of emerging.
Read what members are saying about the washington ballet. The nutcracker at the warner theatre tickets washington. Due to the governmental stayathome orders and cdc guidelines, the washington ballet has had to postpone the june 2020 production of swan lake. However, infants and children under 2 years of age. The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. The washington ballets charminglydc version of the nutcracker is on view at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. Bring the whole family and relive your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with. Septime webres celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii among other historical figures. It was founded in 1976 by mary day, and has been under the artistic directorship of julie kent since. The hip hop nutcracker, on the other hand, features people. Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page.
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The washington ballet puts its own historical spin on the classic story of the nutcracker by adding historical figures as guests to drosselmeyers party and even changing some of the location names. Now get out there and get your tickets to the nutcracker. Warner theatre, 5 th st washington, dc 20004 price. This celebrated production is set in historic georgetown with george washington and king george iii. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Washington ballets production of the nutcracker, a beloved dc holiday tradition, has returned to the warner theatre in all its splendid glory on par with the lighting of the national christmas. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in bethesda. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar.
The national ballet of washington, dc 19631974 the company premiered on january 3, 1963 at the george washington university lisner auditorium, changed residency upon the opening of the john f. Strathmore is a nonprofit multidisciplinary arts center and presenting organization based onehalf mile outside the. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f st nw d. Victoria pickering it is this aspect of the performance that gives washington ballet s the nutcracker its greatest charm, as well as its most astonishing attribute. The washington ballet performance of the nutcracker. The washington ballet tickets the washington ballet. The washington ballet puts its own historical spin on the classic story of the nutcracker by adding historical figures as guests to drosselmeyers party and even changing some of the location names and styles in the production to fit the washington dc theme. With over 40 scheduled performances, the washington ballets the nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a winter wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed.
National talent headlines ballet chesapeakes the nutcracker. Wtops jason fraley speaks with the washington ballet about their. Washington ballets nutcracker brings holiday tradition. The washington ballet is preparing for 40 performances of the nutcracker critical for both the companys artistic and financial bottom line. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Recently retired artistic director septime weber developed this annual mainstay with a local flavor. Tchaikovskys iconic ballet has become a holiday tradition around the world, but especially in our. The washington ballets beloved nutcracker, a dc holiday. Washington ballet ushers in holidays with the nutcracker.
Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker is returning to our nations capital, and tickets are now on sale for every performance. Telling stories through ballet at ashburn academy of. It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what. Best places to see ballet in the dc area cbs washington. A particular dc tradition these last many years has been washington ballet performing a production choreographed by its former artistic director septime webre who has moved on to lead. The washington ballet septime webres the nutcracker. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other. Join us again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with your loved ones. Clara and her nutcracker got a reboot in 2004, when the company gave this 125yearold ballet production a distinctly washington feel.
Washington it just wouldnt be christmas in washington without the nutcracker. This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 georgetown with george washington, king george iii, and other historical figures. Find other washington ballet dates and see why seatgeek. Buy the washington ballets nutcracker tickets from the official site.
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