First it is the premiere of the ksds jazz orchestra led by gilbert castellanos. Duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker take the kiddos and jam out with the roosevelt high schools award winning jazz band as they recreate the music by tchaikovsky. But now the pacific northwest ballet is retiring its oneofakind production. While the traditional nutcracker is a ballet, jazz nutcracker tells the story through a range of different dance and music numbers in addition to ballet, such as jazz, swing, ballroom, modern, acrobatics and tap. The sold out jazz live happening tonight will be one for the ages as history will be made.
Pacific northwest ballet this is the third year for the pacific northwest ballets production featuring the choreography of george balanchine with sets and costumes designed by ian. Missing dance of the floreadores and the first part of arabesque cookie. The jazz nutcracker at roosevelt performing arts theater, december 7. All children entering the nutcracker suites must have an accompanying ticketed adult. This years festival will feature guest artists from the cirque du soleil. Orders containing only child tickets are subject to cancellation. The theatres interior is designed after the palace of versailles and features the first convertible floor system to change from ballroom to theater. If youre under 50, youll probably have to look up cartoonist al capps character from lil abner. My son, 8 year old grandson and i drove all the way from west vancouver to seattle to attend a concert featuring the 14 year old prodigy, joey alexander, playing. Oct 19, 2017 attending the nutcracker with kids photo by lindsay thomas. Seattle theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Your ultimate guide to seattlearea holiday nutcracker.
A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops. Nov 23, 2016 tickets may be purchased by calling the pnb box office at 2064412424, online at or in person at 301 mercer st. The 15 best places for jazz music in seattle foursquare. The evening will start early 6pm with the young lions. It just isnt the holiday season in washington state without the annual the nutcracker seattle production, presented annually by the pacific northwest ballet and featuring choreography by the immortal george balanchine and lucky for you, great tickets are available for every performance of the companys 2020 production. Of mice and music a jazz tap nutcracker is performed to a jazzed up version of the original tchaikovsky score and beloved jazz classics. Seattles smooth jazz is committed to giving back to communities globally. Dallas native elif tuzer has been teaching classical ballet for the past seventeen years. A holiday mashup for the whole family, back and better than ever. Please double check that the date and time of your performance tickets match your tickets to the nutcracker suites. In seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches its. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle.
This delightfully entertaining musical score is played live with some of austins best jazz musicians, including masumi jones on drums, austin kimble on piano, and michael stevens on bass. Mccaw hall plays host to the nutcracker seattle ballet each year, bringing to life george balanchines version of. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, which the famed russian composer tchaikovsky scored in 1892. We have been in seattle for 40 years and plan to be here another 40. Dec 5 california theatre of the performing arts san bernardino, ca the nutcracker in oklahoma upcoming. Youth auditions for moscow ballets great russian nutcrackerthe moscow ballet returned to seattle for two performances at the paramount theatre. Featuring dancers from age four through high school. Best nutcracker performances in puget sound cbs seattle.
The hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow seattle area. Mccaw hall is beautful and i especially love that on a blustery, rainy seattle evening, the parking garage has a skybridge for people to walk through, so we didnt have to fight the torrents of rain and wind. This is such a wonderful, classic performance to see during the holidays. Yet when the duke and his writing partner billy strayhorn first announced plans to take the classical ballet and perform a jazz version, even members of dukes orchestra expressed.
Nov 30, 20 performers present a dress rehearsal of the upcoming 30th anniversary production of pacific northwest balletos internationally acclaimed nutcracker friday, nov. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Dec 03, 2016 the nutcracker is the shmoo of ballets. For those who are new readers, i have an almost fouryearold little girl, and she is fascinated by dance. Moscow ballets great russian dance classes seattle. The nutcracker in seattle tickets buy at ticketcity. The burlesque nutcracker gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover. Arc school of ballet and arc dance company occupy over 9,000 square feet of the former crown hill school in the north ballardcrown hill neighborhood of seattle. The nutcracker keeps the traditional schedule, opening on november 24th and running until december 31st. Our selection of pacific northwest ballet tickets is bound to have you in the seats you want. Pacific northwest ballet is located in the state of washington, usa. The shmoo was a feature of that depressionera comic strip, an amiable creature that lived to serveif you ate one, it tasted like chicken, but it also produced milk, eggs, and butter, its pelt made perfect boot leather or house timber depending. Jazz nutcracker roosevelt high school performing arts theatre, 7.
Roosevelt high school jazz band, roosevelt jazz, order tickets, find location and other info. About the nutcracker featuring eyepopping colorful sets and costumes by authorillustrator ian falconer olivia the pig, tchaikovskys timeless score performed live by the mighty pnb orchestra, and the beloved story of clara and her nutcracker prince, pnbs production is. Nov 20, 2012 the nutcracker ballets huge cast of characters is appealing to audiences of all ages. The paramount theatre used to be known as the seattle theatre back in 1928 when it opened up near downtown seattle. A part of ballet northwests 50th anniversary season, the company presents crescendo with members of. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music, blending artistic styles to celebrate the original material with a decidedly modern twist.
Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. A charlie brown christmas cornish playhouse at seattle center, 1pm jazz nutcracker roosevelt high school performing arts theatre. The 11th annual festival features over 200 local dancers performing ballet, contemporary, hiphop, tap, jazz, ballroom, middle eastern, irish, chinese dance, and more. Roosevelt high school jazz band performing duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Ballet and all that jazz will present excerpts from the nutcracker as part of their community outreach program. Vivid seats is a leading source for pacific northwest ballet tickets. Tapestrys syncopated take appeals even to those who have sworn off sugarplums. Jazz nutcracker to return to the binghamton university. The other nutcrackermeet tapestry dances twist on the. Seattle refined has rounded up 10 of our favorite nutcracker performances so you can pick out your favorite or attempt to see them all this holiday season. The nutcracker seattle tickets the pacific northwest ballet. When the curtain goes up on george balanchines the nutcracker, a new era for the pacific northwest ballet will rush in. Seattles paramount theatre has enjoyed a long and storied history, beginning with its grand opening as the seattle theatre in march of 1928. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mccaw hall lobby opens two hours before the start of each performance. Roosevelt high school jazz nutcracker 2016 youtube. Hes had the pleasure of studying at tapestry dance company under a. The nutcracker seattle tickets the nutcracker seattle tickets.
A jazz tap nutcracker and in your shoes under the direction of acia gray. The best places to see the nutcracker in seattle seattle. Tapestry dance companys of mice and music austin360. A jazz nutcracker saturday, december 14 through wednesday, december 18, with matinee performances on the 18th. If you are wanting to go and see the nutcracker here in the northwest, there are a few really great deals on tickets available right now. Theres no dance onstage, but listening to this jazz rendition might have you moving in your seat. The roosevelt high school jazz band performs duke ellingtons jazz nutcracker december 2 and 3.
Land of the sweets, voted best burlesque in western washington by king 5, features topnotch dance talent, opulent costuming, incredible choreography from the classicallytrained lily. A jazz nutcracker saturday, december 14 through wednesday, december 18. Following the monumental 32season run of the stowellsendak production, pnb promises to dazzle audiences with both the familiar and the new with a genuine hometown extravaganza 99 percent of the entire production was crafted by. Johnny andrewsthe seattle times the production starts friday. Nov 16, 2014 thoughts on the nutcracker in seattle. Aug 25, 2015 seattle, wa 98109 seattle, wa a newold holiday tradition comes to seattle. George balanchines the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets at paramount. Final rehearsal of the nutcracker at seattle center the. Tapestry dance company to present of mice and music.
Austin based academy in austins riverside district for all ages, levels and dance forms. If you like jazz in an elegant but friendly setting with great lighting, excellent food and drink, competent and friendly staff and world class performers on stage, this is it. Youll swing into the holiday spirit while supporting the arts in public schools. Seattles smooth jazz radio, jazz music, easy listening. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. If you know this one wont work for you, just scroll down to the south sound listings. For many young children, attending george balanchines the nutcracker is a wonderful introduction to the world of ballet. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares globe. Swing into the holiday season with duke ellington and billy strayhorns festive jazz nutcracker, a fanciful take on the tchaikovsky suite. Presented for the first time in the beautiful newly renovated pantages theater, tacoma city ballets historical recreation of the nutcracker, which premiered in st. A seattle holiday tradition since 2006, verlaine and mccanns land of the sweets. Pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker seattle area nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. Seattlearea nutcracker productions pacific northwest ballet. Greater seattle area dance students were invited to audition for the productions ancillary roles, including little snowflakes, mice, party children, snow sprites, snow maidens, spanish.
Seeing the nutcracker is a childhood rite of passage. The production is entering its third year of using george balanchine choreography and newer sets by ian falconer, the creator of. Jazz nutcracker at roosevelt high school in seattle, wa on. While you can catch the nutcracker in practically every major city during this time of year, george balanchines the nutcracker is playing exclusively at the david h. They are also guaranteed to be valid and exact to the seats you chose. The temecula valley symphony orchestra held their annual holiday concert entitled a holiday extravaganza. Please click the banner below, to view our current calendar. Greg gilbert the seattle times roosevelt student menaka narayanan tap dances as the roosevelt high school jazz band plays the duke ellington version of. Second the night is being billed as the nutcracker sweets. Measuring the magic of pacific northwest ballets new. Cornerstone studios nutcracker ballet incorporates dancers of all experience levels, from age 5 to adult. Find your favorite music event tickets, schedules and seating charts in the seattle area. Vivid seats offers a buyer guarantee to assure you your pacific northwest ballet tickets arrive before the show. Magical surprises like an actionpacked battle scene, where the nutcracker prince and his tapdancing army battle the mouse queen, as well as the enchanting land of sweets, where clara is entertained by guest break dancers and ballerinas.
Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Ibts production of the nutcracker features a cast of 80 talented young people, experienced professional. Please know that jazz alley is coming back stronger than ever. Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join tapestry dance company with this austintatious rhythm tap and jazz spin on the beloved yuletide story, the nutcracker.
Tapestry dance company presents its annual and criticallyacclaimed of mice and music. Featuring jazz interpretations of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the album has come to be recognized as one of duke ellingtons most important albums of the 1960s. The audience is taken on an adventure in claras dream as her beloved nutcracker comes to life and all of her fantasies play out. Pacific northwest ballet is excited to premiere the centerpiece of its 20152016 season, a sparkling new production. The awardwinning roosevelt jazz band is fortunate to have the rights to perform this arrangement. Residents and visitors alike have been entertained at the magnificent theatre and millions have delighted in the theatres architectural majesty, viewed countless films, and. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, pacific northwest ballet and christmas holidays.
The roosevelt jazz band performs the jazz nutcracker by duke ellington. We thank you for your patience as we tirelessly rearranged our music calendar, not only for our customers, but for the artists as well. The nutcracker is a holiday favorite for ballet enthusiasts. Another seattle holiday jazz tradition is the sacred music of duke ellington performed by the seattle repertory jazz orchestra, this year on. The dances are to the music of duke ellington and billy strayhorns nutcracker suite, with additional ellingtoninspired interpretations of tchaikovskys score by david berger. Roosevelt performs jazz nutcracker the seattle times.
Dec 12 tulsa performing arts center chapman music hall tulsa, ok the nutcracker in philadelphia upcoming. The hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, violinist, and famed rapper, mc kurtis blow. Seattles smooth jazz internet radio provides a venue for new andor independent artists to showcase their music, thus making it. The most recognized area nutcracker is the production put on by the pacific northwest ballet in seattle. The show hasnt been performed anywhere in nearly two decades. Abundant parking surrounding the building is free and many seattle metro bus routes pass within walking distance. Pacific northwest ballet pacific northwest ballets george balanchines the nutcracker production features the evermesmerizing choreography of balanchine, and lavish sets and costumes designed by ian falconer creator of the childrens book olivia the pig. The premiere place to experience the best of the jazz world while in seattle. South sound nutcracker performances sounds fun mom.
Pacific northwest ballet is one of the nations premier ballet companies, with dancers from around the world and a reputation for both upholding the balanchine dance tradition and introducing audiences to bold new works. We are spoiled here in seattle to have such an amazing company like pacific northwest ballet putting on such timeless productions like george balanchines the nutcracker. Company members from the ballet and all that jazz dance school will perform excerpts from act ii of the nutcracker during the holiday season. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. This version is now the traditional george balanchine production not the maurice sendak one.
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. Tapestry dance founded in 1989 specializes in multiform based rhythm tap dance. Now we can add a new false dichotomy to the list of seattle loyalties. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in seattle. Hear the roosevelt jazz band perform duke ellington and billy strayhorns jazz nutcracker. Your dancing will bring a smile of joy to the less fortunate this holiday season.
This fulllength show is best suited for schoolaged kids, but theatergoers of all ages. Last week, i posted about an upcoming event we were really excited about attending this past weekend tapestry dance companys of mice and music. Feb 12, 2020 after living in the area for over 20 years, i was treated to my first nutcracker by the pacific nw ballet. Ballet northwest the washington center for the performing arts.
A nutty holiday at pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker. We are trendsetters, leading the revival of the wall tapestry art style, and have experienced unparalleled success, seeing our designs displayed in fine homes, galleries, offices, restaurants, and hotels all. Beautiful dancing, elegant costuming, and a professional theater bring this traditional story to life. All about the great russian nutcracker seattle auditionsaudition eligibilitydancers must have at least one year of ballet training and must be enrolled in ballet classes for the fall of 2019 at any local seattleshoreline area dance school. Fine art tapestries is the largest weaver of wall tapestries worldwide. Attending the nutcracker with kids photo by lindsay thomas. Now byrd, who moved to seattle 17 years ago, is bringing it back. Dec 23, 2014 for more than three decades, seattle s nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by sendak, who died in 2012. Thursday, november 7th, and friday, november 8th at 7 pm. The production is entering its third year of using george balanchine choreography and newer sets by ian falconer, the creator of the popular childrens book character olivia the pig.
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