A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Kick off the holiday season with phipps conservatory and a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. The nutcracker 2018 pittsburgh ballet theatre youtube. Pittsburgh ballet house provides performing experiences for students in a number of classical ballet roles. In 20, she became a professional division student with pacific northwest ballet and joined the company as an apprentice in 2014. Jaffe becomes pbts seventh artistic director and only the second female director in the companys history. The pittsburgh ballet theater welcomes the show back, this time with a 24performance run at the benedum center from december 1st to december 27th. Pittsburgh ballet theatres locally inspired nutcracker celebrates 15. Orrs the nutcracker at the benedum center in philadelphia, pa. The nutcracker is a holiday classic the nutcracker ballet, with music composed by tchaikovsky, is based on a story written in 1816 by e. 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. Patricia hohman, 15, of seven fields, will perform dec. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult.
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Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and. Nov 15, 2017 pittsburgh ballet theatres version of the classic tale opens with a christmas eve party in early 20thcentury shadyside. Search all the nutcracker events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. 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. Over 150 pbt students gather for costume fittings for the. 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. The steel citys most beloved holiday tradition is returning to the benedum center from december 4th, 2020 to december 27th, 2020, and tickets for every the nutcracker pittsburgh performance are on sale now. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is offering presale tickets to the 2019 performances of the nutcracker. Dec 04, 2015 pittsburgh kdka the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. How pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker measures up to others across the country. The magic of the nutcracker comes to life on the benedum center stage.
Our ballet school offers classes from beginners to advanced for all age groups. Pittsburgh ballet theater keeps the nutcracker tradition. She had performed as a member of pennsylvania ballet before joining orlando ballet in 1996. Kwang choi, the director, former a principal dancer with the pittsburgh ballet theatre.
Everyones favorite holiday tradition besides eggnog, maybe is returning to the stage of the benedum center this december, and tickets for all the nutcracker pittsburgh performances are on sale now. 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. Beat the holiday rush and snag your dream seats to pittsburgh s favorite holiday tradition. Click that buy tickets button below to see pittsburgh ballet theatre. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind bostons most beloved bear. Jane varnish, dance critic for the pittsburgh postgazette. Andrew rushpostgazette members of the pitt ballet club perform the nutcracker at the bellefield hall auditorium on sunday, nov.
Texture contemporary ballet is a dance company located in pittsburgh, pa that presents original, innovative choreography. The following is intended to provide general information. Pa cyber preprofessional ballerina to perform the nutcracker. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious. Pittsburgh ballet theatre starts nutcracker countdown with. The edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the.
California theatre of the performing arts san bernardino, ca. Our studio offers all levels of instruction of ballet from 4 years old to adult. 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. A pittsburgh native, nicole began training professionally with pittsburgh ballet house. If not, then make sure you book your tickets now, because supplies are already running out fast. Dec 04, 2019 student features pa cyber preprofessional ballerina to perform the nutcracker dec 4, 2019. 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. Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker ticket prices. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Clair high school theater 6 total, and datestimes for this years 2019 performances are the following. 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. And if your plans include seeing pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker, you can order tickets now. Go behind the scenes of the nutcrackers largerthanlife.
Our artists fuse their classical ballet foundations with a wide array of other styles of dance and movement textures, which allows us to showcase ballet in a way that is engaging, approachable, relatable and current. The nutcracker tickets tickets to the nutcracker are available for the following venues, dates and times. 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. Will you join many others to welcome pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. Pittsburgh youth ballet looked poised and confident as they swiftly ran through their paces. The nutcracker the ballet story, characters, and performances. Also our program focuses on proper technique and basics of ballet. We went to see pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker for the second time. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the. Cheap tickets to all the nutcracker shows are available on cheaptickets. When pittsburgh ballet theatre was in the market for a refreshed nutcracker, artistic director terrence orr looked no further than the citys own.
By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. Beat the holiday rush and snag your dream seats to pittsburghs favorite holiday tradition. As i mentioned in a previous article, the pbts production of the. Pittsburgh ballet theatre starts nutcracker countdown. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker pittsburgh, pa i saw this a few times on an elementary school field trip. Petersburg, russia, the first production in the united states choreographed by william christensen was performed by san francisco ballet in 1944.
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. That time of year is approaching its nutcracker season at the benedum center. Fri, dec 4 sun, dec 27, 2020 benedum center pittsburgh ballet theatre. The 40th anniversary season of pittsburgh ballet theatre is a grand survey of dance repertoire. Search all pittsburgh ballet theatre events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Hoffmans tale, the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. The journey towards a legitimate ballet company began in 1965 when nicolas petrov was working at pittsburgh playhouse as a choreographer.
West point ballet is directed by former dancers of national ballet of cuba, florida classical ballet, columbia classical ballet, and pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh ballet theatres acclaimed production which beautifully brings to life young claras adventure through the land of sweets, a magical kingdom full of incredible music and. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Oct 26, 2010 find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with the nutcracker. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. The holiday season wouldnt be complete in pittsburgh without the annual showing of the nutcracker. 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. Susan jaffe named pittsburgh ballet theatres new artistic. More than 150 students gathered at pittsburgh ballet theatres strip district studios on saturday to be fitted for costumes for the nutcracker.
The nutcracker tickets the nutcracker schedule cheaptickets. Dec 10, 2016 ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Dec, 2015 my family and i visit the benedum center every year at christmas to see the pittsburgh ballet theatre perform the nutcracker. Jaime santoro began her ballet training at age six at both the rock school of the pennsylvania ballet and the philadelphia dance conservatory. Thats because this venue offers the very best in style and comfort for guests.
Find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with the nutcracker. The pittsburgh ballet theatre has been performing the nutcracker for decades, and yet each year there are new twists to enjoy. The theatre is beautiful, i would absolutely recommend taking in a show at the benedum center. It is a staple of ballet companies around the world. For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. The nutcracker on sunday 29th december 2019 at benedum center. The fall show is a production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet theatre. There is no better venue for smashing dance and ballet performances than benedum center anywhere near pittsburgh pennsylvania.
Student features pa cyber preprofessional ballerina to perform the nutcracker dec 4, 2019. For more christmas in pittsburgh activities, check out the pittsburgh clos a christmas carol, the pittsburgh symphony, holiday lights at kennywood, or christmas at the cathedral of learning. The nutcracker when they come to pittsburgh pennsylvania on thursday 26th december 2019 to deliver an allstar evening of ballet entertainment. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday.
Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or youre still a young child at heart, its truly a cant. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Classical ballets have evolved over time, lending themselves to different interpretations as choreographers and directors create works that reflect their visions of the story. A pa cyber sophomore will take the stage in the nutcracker this holiday season in the pittsburgh ballet house s production. The pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Nearly 50 years ago, pittsburgh ballet theatre began when a charismatic yugoslavian choreographer and a forwardthinking arts advocate joined forces around a shared conviction that a professional ballet company belonged in pittsburgh.
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. In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. 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. 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. Since 1969, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented worldclass performances. Pittsburgh ballet house, 8001 rowan rd ste 200, cranberry. Upcoming events and tickets for pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Families of children or adults with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the ballet too, when pbt hosts a sensoryfriendly performance of the nutcracker on dec. How pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker measures up to others. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class. Uniquely pittsburghinspired, the nutcracker is celebrating its 15th anniversary season, while the pbts artistic director, terrence orrwho created the dazzling productionis marking his. George balanchines the nutcracker is a broadway staple, and is based on the alexandre dumas version of e. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Ballet academy of pittsburghs nutcracker showcases a. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. To find tickets for the given venue, date and time, click the tickets link in that row. Husband and wife duo steven and lindsay piper opened the studio in 2006. The pittsburgh ballet theatres rendition of the nutcracker is at the benedum every december. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. We focus on proper technique and enjoyment of dance. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 youtube. Pybc maintains a costume inventory, so the nutcracker costumes are loaned to the dancer freeofcharge in most cases. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Pittsburgh ballet houses annual nutcracker performance will be this saturday and sunday. Following its 1969 stage debut at the pittsburgh playhouse, pbt sold out its inaugural 197071 subscription season, featuring petrovs the nutcracker and swan. Mar 18, 2019 its never too soon to start planning for the holidays. Congratulations to all yagp pittsburgh ballet house competitors. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Fun fact although the nutcracker made its debut in 1892 in st. A pa cyber sophomore will take the stage in the nutcracker this holiday season in the pittsburgh ballet houses production.
See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Beneath the stahlbaums christmas tree, a battle between the. 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. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen shares his process behind updating two beloved ballets. Jan 14, 2019 the pittsburgh ballet theatres rendition of the nutcracker is at the benedum every december. The student run classical ballet group organizes two shows a year. Cheap tickets to all pittsburgh ballet theatre shows are available on cheaptickets.
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