Find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with the nutcracker. The magic of the nutcracker comes to life on the benedum center stage. Pittsburgh youth ballet company presents the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballets the nutcracker a sweet holiday treat. The magic of the holidays comes alive with pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatres julia erickson is retiring pointe. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2018 youtube.
Nov 22, 2019 pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 pittsburghballet. This pittsburgh inspired production laces the traditional. Oct 26, 2010 the edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the nutcracker prince and the evil rat king propels you into a magical land of. Pittsburgh is a leader in making its performing arts accessible for people with disabilities whether its a physical impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment or a developmental disability. The nutcracker then youd be crazy to miss out on this amazing event. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker and his parking chair. 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. Welcome to the ballet academy of pittsburgh website.
The pittsburgh ballet theatre creates a full experience from the moment. Pittsburgh ballet brings sensoryfriendly theater to their patrons. One of the most exciting ballet companies in the united states, pittsburgh ballet theatre has built a legacy of excellence and innovation since its founding. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. Pittsburgh ballet house, 8001 rowan rd ste 200, cranberry. The show dates are announced at the beginning of each semester and will be posted on our facebook page. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Uniquely pittsburghinspired, the nutcracker is celebrating its 15th anniversary season, while the pbts artistic director, terrence orrwho created the dazzling productionis marking his. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh. The pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center.
Internationally recognized for the excellence of its dancers, pybc. Pittsburgh ballet theatre studios 2900 liberty avenue pittsburgh, pa 15201. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is proud to offer sensoryfriendly performances for people from all over the western pennsylvania region and beyond. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2011 youtube. This page features a ballet video titled the nutcracker 2017 pittsburgh. 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. Pittsburgh ballet theater presents the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday magic. We hope to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and disci pline of classical ballet. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11. Nov 15, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theatres version of the classic tale opens with a christmas eve party in early 20thcentury shadyside. Many students in this division have the opportunity to audition for and perform in pittsburgh ballet theatres annual presentation of the nutcracker and other repertoire productions. Our studio offers all levels of instruction of ballet from 4 years old to adult. Dec 23, 2019 from annual favorites like the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker, pittsburgh clos a musical christmas carol and midnight radios variety hour holiday spectacular presented by bricolage production company and pittsburgh symphony orchestras highmark holiday pops.
This show is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Upcoming events and tickets for pittsburgh ballet theatre. Holiday magic envelopes the stage in pittsburgh ballet theatres classic the nutcracker. Dec 01, 2014 pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker runs december 5th through december 28th at the benedum center for the performing arts in downtown pittsburgh. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. As more than 480 guests arrived in the lobby of the westin william penn, they were welcomed by a gauntlet of dancing ballerinas from the pbt school. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. We have developed a new teaching program for preschool children that emphasizes physical growth and a sense of musicality in a fun and natural way. Its opening night at the benedum, and the nutcracker just cant risk losing. Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 pittsburghballet. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Fri, dec 4 sun, dec 27, 2020 benedum center pittsburgh ballet theatre.
Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. 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 nutcracker is an annual choreography performance put on by lincoln park performing arts charter schools dance department. The ballet academy of pittsburgh is committed to the belief that experiencing the performing arts is a vital element in the education of our children. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday. The nutcracker 2018 pittsburgh ballet theatre youtube. After more than 125 performances in the nutcracker in rhode island, a 19yearold yorkshire terrier named archie is leaving the stage. This holiday event features a talented cast of dancers, local children and artistic director, terrence s. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1205 02. You have exceeded the time limit and your seats have been released. Centered on an interesting plot and catchy music, the nutcracker is now being performed in pittsburgh and it is expected to dazzle the audience. Nov 30, 2017 pittsburgh, pa complete with flurrying snow, a colossal christmas tree and magic tricks galore, the pittsburgh ballet theaters production of the nutcracker features over 100 dancers, 200.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker 25th anniversary. Elton john, neil diamond and the band rush2018 just got underway and it already feels like the year of the beloved star retiring. Also our program focuses on proper technique and basics of ballet. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. The nutcracker ballet is one holiday tradition that never fails to mesmerize its audiences. 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. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the second act. Last year, pbt premiered the countrys firstever, sensoryfriendly performance of the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker.
Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker 25th anniversary. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. Jaffe becomes pbts seventh artistic director and only the second female director in the companys history. Pittsburgh ballet theatres julia erickson is retiring. Pittsburgh ballet theatres version of the classic tale opens with a christmas eve party in early 20thcentury shadyside. In 2016, the pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker celebrated its 15th anniversary, while terrence orr, the mastermind behind the production, saw his 20th year with the pittsburgh ballet theatre. Hoffmann, and the music composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, the nutcracker is about a young girl named clara who is gifted.
Coming from yugoslavia, he already had a different idea of ballet in his mind than the americans did, and by 1968, he had trained many of his students into performing in the traditional way. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Dec 04, 2015 the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh is a magical place this time of year with so many seasonal treasures to discover with your family. 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. We hope to enhance the lives of children and the community through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult.
A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Revel in the wonder of pittsburghs favorite family holiday tradition. The pittsburgh ballet theatre creates a full experience from the moment you. Ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious. As i mentioned in a previous article, the pbts production of the. Pittsburgh ballet house provides performing experiences for students in a number of classical ballet roles. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker runs december 5th through december 28th at the benedum center for the performing arts in downtown pittsburgh. Catch all of this and more on sunday 24th december 2017 at benedum center. Friday, december 27, 20 at the benedum center in downtown pittsburgh.
Dec 10, 2016 ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Nov 29, 2011 celebrate the holiday season with pittsburgh youth ballet companys 28th annual fulllength performance of the nutcracker. Since 1969, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented worldclass performances. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. Joining that list today is one of pittsburgh ballet theatres longest tenured principal dancers, julia erickson. Nov 29, 2016 uniquely pittsburghinspired, the nutcracker is celebrating its 15th anniversary season, while the pbts artistic director, terrence orrwho created the dazzling productionis marking his. Generously underwritten by the linaburg foundation.
So far, the following alumni dancers will be attending. The nutcracker is a holiday staple in ballet companies across the country and an annual tradition for many families here in pittsburgh, so we are particularly excited to pilot this program with a timeless. Sae and i so proud of our pbh dancers, emma topalova canada national ballet school and erin jenkins ballet met trainee for continuously working hard and adjusting well in. Dec 01, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theater presents the nutcracker 1212017 12272017 benedum center 237 7th st, pittsburgh, pa 15222 facebook. As midnight approaches, enchantment envelopes the household.
Pittsburgh, pa complete with flurrying snow, a colossal christmas tree and magic tricks galore, the pittsburgh ballet theaters production. Celebrate the holiday season with pittsburgh youth ballet companys 28th annual fulllength performance of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the nutcracker prince and the evil rat king propels you into a magical land of. The nutcracker 2017 pittsburgh ballet video ballethub. The 38yearold seattle native trained at the pacific no. World class russian artists, larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Since its very first opening performance in 1892, tchaikovskys the nutcracker ballet has been an essential holiday favorite the world over. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Pittsburgh ballet theatre sensory friendly performances. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburghs premier ballet company for 45 years. 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. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2015 at the.
The fall show is a production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. The magic of the nutcracker illuminates the stage with more than 150. Susan jaffe named pittsburgh ballet theatres new artistic. The nutcracker december 223, 2011 benedum center revel in the wonder of pittsburgh s favorite family holiday tradition. Pittsburgh ballet houses annual nutcracker performance will be this saturday and sunday. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 youtube. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh s premier ballet company for 45 years. Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. The ballet school for the zurich opera house 20092011 atelier rainbow tanzkunst 20092011 the university of north carolina school of the arts high school program 20112012 pittsburgh ballet theatre school preprofessional graduate program 20122014 cincinnati ballet. The journey towards a legitimate ballet company began in 1965 when nicolas petrov was working at pittsburgh playhouse as a choreographer.
Dancers from second grade up to twelfth appeared in this rendition for the weekendlong event. A look inside the pittsburgh ballet theatres fulltime hs program. Beneath the stahlbaums christmas tree, a battle between the. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. For many, seeing the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has become a holiday tradition. In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. Pittsburgh ballet theatre to premiere firstever autism. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and. Sae and i so proud of our pbh dancers, emma topalova canada national ballet school and erin jenkins ballet met trainee for continuously working hard and adjusting well in their new environment. Pittsburgh ballet theatre presents its classic the nutcracker dec. Dec 26, 20 pittsburgh is a leader in making its performing arts accessible for people with disabilities whether its a physical impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment or a developmental disability. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class. Since 1969, pittsburgh ballet theatre has been western pennsylvanias premier source of extraordinary ballet.
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