This pittsburgh inspired production laces the traditional. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Sara bareilles with harper blynn august 23, 20 wvu creative arts center. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings. Other ballets in our sensoryfriendly repertoire are jorden morris peter pan and lew christensens beauty and the beast. Pbts pittsburghthemed nutcracker to continue for foreseeable. As a young teenager, through scholarships and stipends, her later training came from the san francisco ballet school, pittsburgh ballet theatre school, and the joffrey ballet school in nyc.
Please check back to order your tickets at that time. Nov 15, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theatres version of the classic tale opens with a christmas eve party in early 20thcentury shadyside. Named among dance magazines 25 to watch in 20 and 2014. Feb 16, 2016 december 227th, 2016 tickets available at. Upcoming events and tickets for pittsburgh ballet theatre. Holiday magic with pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Pittsburghs premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. After leading the company for 23 years, artistic director terrence s. 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, pittsburgh ballet theatre has been western pennsylvanias premier source of extraordinary ballet. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. 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 theatres cinderella april 28, 20 wvu creative arts center. 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. Jean gedeon, artistic director and founder of the pittsburgh youth ballet school in 1983. Nov 27, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker from december 1 through 27 at the benedum center in pittsburgh s cultural district. Pbt under the stars hartwood acres performance is the. Airi joined atlanta ballet last season where she performed the role of marya in atlanta ballets nutcracker, amore in yuri possokhovs don quixote and one of the soloist roles in the world premiere of craig davidson.
The 2010 battle of the nutcrackers began its run on december 6, 2010. While there is no charge, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public, on a first. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. It included two very traditional versions the 1989 bolshoi ballet s nutcracker and the 2009 royal ballet nutcracker as well as the berlin state opera ballet s nutcracker, maurice bejarts nutcracker, and the ballet of monte carlos casse noisette circus. Experience the nutcracker like never before with pittsburgh.
Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Our stages and studios may be dark, but the washington ballet community couldnt be more alive and full of light. Pittsburgh ballet theatre presents the nutcracker from december 1 through 27 at the benedum center in pittsburghs cultural district. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. Neighbor news nutcracker ballet camp by tonya ford, neighbor jun 19, 20 2. Local events archives shults ford of harmarville blog. Since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works.
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. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. We have produced sensoryfriendly performances since 20. Marinack graduated summa cum laude from point park university. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings magazine. 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 magic of the nutcracker illuminates the stage with more than 150 performers, hundreds of costumes and choreography that. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. Managing both shults ford of harmarville and shults ford lincoln of wexford, richards eccentric attitude toward selling shults cars always ensures you will want to come back for more.
While in canada she also trained with jeannette lajeunesse zingg, codirector of opera atelier and the school of atelier ballet, and performed in the national ballet of canadas nutcracker. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates. The holiday season wouldnt be complete in pittsburgh without the annual showing of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh youth ballet company presents the nutcracker. This page features a ballet video titled pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker dec. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. The pittsburgh ballet theatre is an american professional ballet company based in the strip. The pittsburgh ballet theater welcomes the show back, this time with a 24performance run at the benedum center from december 1st to december 27th. Faculty and staff pittsburgh clo academy of musical theater. The pittsburgh clo also puts on a performance of a christmas carol every year, and the symphony orchestra will have highmark holiday pops. Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker ticket prices. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker and his parking.
Find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with the nutcracker. 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. Its opening night at the benedum, and the nutcracker just cant risk losing his spot while hes away. Tickets for the summer concert go on sale april 15, 2018. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. It included two very traditional versions the 1989 bolshoi ballets nutcracker and the 2009 royal ballet nutcracker as well as the berlin state opera ballets nutcracker, maurice bejarts nutcracker, and the ballet of. Pbt was the first professional ballet company in the country to present a sensoryfriendly performance of the nutcracker. For example, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has an annual production of the nutcracker. What will become of terrence orrs pittsburghthemed nutcracker once he steps down as pittsburgh ballet theatres artistic director.
Recently pyb was awarded a plaque in 20 by the world renowned youth america grand prix as the outstanding school award as well as several dancers who were invited to. Read this special message from artistic director, julie kent, and executive director, michael pastreich we will continue to uplift, engage, and inspire our community, from afar, via our social media channels. He recently designed coppelia for milwaukee ballet, and peter pan and swan lake for pittsburgh ballet theatre. Moscow ballet s unique dance with us program provides an opportunity for an average 100 local children to perform sidebyside with the company in roles created just for them and at varying skill levels. Jun 19, 20 this post was contributed by a community member.
Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh kdka the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Western symphony, serenade, ballet imperial, the nutcracker, carmina burana, swan lake. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. Fri, dec 4 sun, dec 27, 2020 benedum center pittsburgh ballet theatre. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker december 1, 2017 wvu creative arts center. Cristin was offered contracts with pittsburgh ballet theatre, miami city ballet and american ballet theatre studio company. Dec 09, 2015 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p. 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.
Pittsburgh ballet brings sensoryfriendly theater to their patrons. For example, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has an annual production of the nutcracker, a holiday classic set to the music of tchaikovsky. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. During high school, she attended summer intensives at boston ballet, pittsburgh ballet theatre, and the joffrey academy of dance, chicago. More than 70 percent of our own pittsburgh ballet theatre company dancers are pbt school. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Nutcracker ballet with the detroit symphony civic orchestra december 6 7, 20 ford community and performing arts center. Pittsburgh ballet theatre will unofficially open its 20 14 season sunday when the company presents its annual ballet under the stars free performance at hartwood acres. Oct 26, 2010 find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with the nutcracker. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette.
He studied at both school of american ballet and american ballet theatre school in nyc under a ford foundation scholarship. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Since 1969, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented worldclass performances. Pittsburgh ballet theatres storied history with balanchine and tchaikovsky is revived in this mixedrepertory production. 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. 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. Our studio offers all levels of instruction of ballet from 4 years old to adult. Jennifer has performed professionally with the joffrey ballet, nyc, pittsburgh ballet theatre, new jersey ballet company, and ballet met of columbus, oh. Mallory appeared in the nutcracker, cinderella, a midsummers night dream, and coppelia with pbt school. Brown mamas has your chance to win a set of 4 free tickets, and weve got a pittsburgh ballet discount code for 20% off tickets which start. Pittsburgh ballet theatre cultural district, pittsburgh. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website.
Mallory marinack began her ballet training with pittsburgh ballet theatre. John prine with holly williams june 1, 20 wvu creative arts center. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. Ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. Mallory graduated from the pittsburgh capa as valedictorian and outstanding dancer of the year. Dec 18, 2017 for example, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has an annual production of the nutcracker, a holiday classic set to the music of tchaikovsky. In high school laura moved to pittsburgh, pa, to train at the pittsburgh ballet theatre school. Orr has announced he will retire in june 2020 after celebrating the pittsburgh ballet theatres upcoming 50 th anniversary season. Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats.
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