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Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. For more than 30 years, the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by the author of where the wild things are. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Nutcracker tickets at pacific northwest ballet in seattle. The group focuses on delivering artistic excellence, innovation and creativity. At pnb, weve been on a mission, to bring you a fine new nutcracker tradition. The nutcracker choreography george balanchine music pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. From polichinelles to party children, see how pacific northwest ballet company dancers began their life long journey of dancing in the nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballets bestselling holiday classic is a. The nutcracker ballet listing nutcracker performances. When pacific northwest ballet pnb announced its adieu to the kent stowell maurice sendak version of the nutcracker last year, many of usand by us i. Before pacific northwest ballet closed the curtain on its recent all premiere production, the costume shop was already hard at work on the companys annual production of the nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, and was founded in 1972.

Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballet s the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage. George balanchines the nutcracker opens friday, november 23rd, and runs through friday, december 28th at mccaw hall in seattle. Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest ballet tickets located in seattle, the pacific northwest ballet consists of almost 50 dancers who perform around 100 shows annually. It takes a math whiz to calculate the total number of gifts given in the song, the twelve days of christmas, unless you use the internet, as i did. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker or simply nutcracker, is a 1986 american christmas performing arts film produced by pacific northwest ballet in association with hyperion pictures and kushnerlocke, and released theatrically by atlantic releasing corporation. Highlighted by maurice sendaks stunning production design and kent stowells inventive choreography which emphasizes the darker psychological aspects of e. March 10, 2020, seattle, wa artistic director peter boal has announced the lineup for pacific northwest ballets 48th season, running from september, 2020 to june, 2021. Cheap tickets to all pacific northwest ballet shows are available on cheaptickets.

This site and these rules are subject to the laws of washington state and the usa, regardless of the location of the user, and any claims of any kind related thereto must be filed in the courts located in the city of seattle and the state of washington. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous. This is the most lavish local presentation, with ian falconers elegant storybook sets and costumes, and a charming video prologue to set the scene. Preprofessional ballet academy in the heart of downtown bellingham, wa. Get your pacific northwest ballet tickets from seatgeek. Pacific northwest ballet pnb is a ballet company based in seattle, washington, in the united states. Pacific northwest ballet has its own nutcracker history, which now intersects. The company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100. Pacific northwest ballet has been creating and sharing behindthescenes ballet. In seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches. For more than 20 years, the pacific northwest ballets performance of nutcracker has been the christmas family event to attend in the northwest.

The production is sumptuous, the children entrancing, the music superbly played, the sets and costumes gorgeous. Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest ballet. Mother ginger in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest. Mccaw hall 321 mercer st, seattle, washington 98109 206 774. The nutcracker the best parts alina somova, vladimir shklyarov and the 2 waltz, tchaikovsky by best for me. It was really good and me and my family enjoyed it but it would have been better if they didnt let small kids in there cause this family with 3 little kids under the age of 7 kept kicking mine and my sisters seats other then that it was good. In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977. You will receive a confirmation email from us shortly with detailed information about the benefits associated with your donation level. November 29, 2019 george balanchines the nutcracker dean speer. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. With hugh duncan bigney mitchell, vanessa sharp, patricia barker, wade walthall. Pacific northwest ballet is located in the state of washington, usa.

It is said to have the highest per capita attendance in the united states, with 11,000 subscribers in 2004. In my fantasy, my kids wear their finest attire, sit quietly through the show and sip cider during the intermission as we discuss the finer points of ballet and remark about the beauty of tchaikovskys score. A memory making tradition for generations of families and friends, nutcracker fun includes mccaw hall gloriously. The colorful holiday classic is finally brought to the big screen, designed by famed childrens story author and artist maurice sendak, and written for the first time to be as close as possible to the original story.

Join us in 2020 for george balanchines the nutcracker, the pacific northwests. All tickets are 100% guaranteed so what are you waiting for. The pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker is a creative masterpiece, adding a special style and passion to a traditional ballet. Pacific northwest ballets instagram profile has 1,933 photos and videos. November 23, 2018 george balanchines the nutcracker dean speer. Training the next generation of dancers for over 20 years. Pnb events the pacific northwest ballet has incredible events promoting arts in the community. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Pacific northwest ballet presents nutcracker pacific northwest ballet presents nutcracker by sterling, angela author oct1105 hardcover. Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest. Pacific northwest ballets production of george balanchines the nutcracker is unique in that its values sets and costumes by ian falconer and film projections are only to be seen here.

Pacific northwest ballet s instagram profile has 1,933 photos and videos. Pacific northwest ballet takes a leap with the nutcracker seattle. Pacific northwest ballet school pacific northwest ballet. Balanchines the nutcracker promises the magic that makes. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Dec 01, 2017 then and now nutcracker grows up performing in the nutcracker is a rite of passage for many young dancers, and something they look forward to each december.

Every holiday season, i imagine my family attending pacific northwest ballet s rendition of george balanchines the nutcracker together. Its maurice sendaks colorfully surreal sets, blended with a performance that celebrates the entire company. Preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa since 1970. Contact pnb group sales manager julie jamieson by filling out the form at the bottom of pnbs group sales webpage. Pacific northwest ballet school offers classes for students of all ages who enjoy dancing, as well as training for those who wish to pursue a professional career. Pacific northwest ballet backstage tour with dewdrop. The pacific northwest ballet performs george balanchines version of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at mccaw hall in seattle through dec. Search all pacific northwest ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Performances pacific northwest ballet is a company of nearly fifty dancers that presents more than 100 performances each year of fulllength and mixed repertory ballets at marion oliver mccaw hall in seattle and on tour. Temporary sitespecific works installed on campus by artists whose work reflects their surroundings and the theme metamorphosis.

The nutcracker has since become an annual holiday tradition. Backstage at the pacific northwest ballet nutcracker the. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes. Backstage at the pacific northwest ballet nutcracker. It is a film adaptation of the ballet the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky and. Season events calendar for pacific northwest ballet. George balanchines the nutcracker at pacific northwest ballet. Dec 23, 2014 for more than 30 years, the pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by the author of where the wild things are. Mar 10, 2020 nutcracker and season single tickets to go on sale july 20. George balanchines the nutcracker tv spot 2019 youtube. In seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches its.

Ballet northwest preserving the art of dance in olympia, wa. Pacific northwest ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in. The company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full. Dec 14, 2016 pacific northwest ballet 37,840 views 1. You can also find pacific northwest ballet schedule information, price history and seating charts. The first american full length nutcracker was performed by the san francisco ballet, choreographed by w. Peek inside a nutcracker costume bible the seattle times. Locations in seattle and bellevue feature beautiful stateoftheart studios, spacious dressing rooms, a library, pilates studio, a student lounge, and a parent waiting area. Pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. Then and now nutcracker grows up pacific northwest ballet. Waltz of the snowflakes pacific northwest ballet youtube. Nov 19, 2018 before pacific northwest ballet closed the curtain on its recent all premiere production, the costume shop was already hard at work on the companys annual production of the nutcracker. Youll experience all of this before the dancing even starts. The nutcracker made its way to western europe in the 1930s and to america by 1940, performed by ballet russe.