Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets fort mason center. Separate ticket required to attend the nutcracker performance. Artistic director graham lustigs popular nutcracker draws from the original e. Oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker. Oakland ballet new york city ballet nashville ballet the royal ballet kimberly ratcliffe as sugar plum fairy in nashville ballets nutcracker ballet beautie. Performance opportunities students of alameda ballet academy have the opportunity to audition for alameda civic ballets nutcracker. Dancers from area professional companies augment the cast.
Oakland ballet company presents graham lustigs the nutcracker. The nutcrackers quick wits and bravery save the day. Because it usually arrives on local stages last in the chain of nutcrackers, graham lustigs production, as danced by the oakland ballet company. We go to the matinee nutcracker show every year my kids are 5 and 7. Student nutcracker auditions oakland ballet company. Ronn guidis the secret nutcracker an annual holiday favorite. Oakland ballet performance from the nutcracker youtube. Youll find a wide variety of nutcracker performances throughout marin and the san francisco bay area this holiday season, from fun introductions for younger kids to puppet shows to elaborately staged, full. Alameda civic ballets the nutcracker alameda ballet. Brimming with holiday magic, spritely dancing, magnificent scenery, and colorful costumes.
What makes oakland ballets nutcracker unique is that first, it is the only. When the oakland as of the bash brothers era performed. After everyone goes to bed, clara tiptoes down to the christmas tree to gather her treasured gift. The story and the music never change from year to year but people are always enchanted by it. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. The dolls are panicstricken and thrown into confusion. Nutcracker opens paciottis 50th season at san francisco. Alexander perss performance in the 2016 oakland ballet nutcracker.
If you love ballet and beautiful costumes, dont miss the nutcracker if you are close to a major city at christmas. Please go to alameda civic ballets nutcracker page for the rehearsal schedule and other information. See all of the favorite nutcracker characters in beautiful costumes performing on a colorful set with live chamber orchestra music. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of.
Maestro michael morgan of oakland east bay symphony serves as music director for the ninepiece orchestra. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. We drive, park in the lot across the street civic center parking, i think its called entrance is on mc allister, and eat at maxs opera cafe before the show. Sneak peek of oakland ballets nutcracker at strandwood. Oakland ballet nutcracker dances back to paramount theatre. Join clara and the nutcracker prince in a fully animated, cinematic storybook adventure of the holiday classic, the nutcracker ballet, combining original artwork by yoko tanaka with full symphonic orchestral excerpts of tchaikovskys timeless score. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. Area dancers ages 717 in such secondary roles as snowballs, mice. A lot of great art, beautiful memories, and lasting friendships were created in that studio. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892. The bcb nutcracker features a cast of over 40 dancers with elegant costumes and sets.
Oakland ballet company is a nonprofit, performing arts organization that reflects the rich diversity of oakland and the greater east bay. Holiday nutcracker performances in the bay area marin. A beautiful fairy who resembles claras sister louise. However, the forces are unequal, the advantage is on the side of the evil mice. Oakland ballet brings graham lustigs acclaimed adaptation to the. Starting fall 2019, we will be located at 3966 piedmont avenue, oakland, ca 94611. Rich in oldfashioned holiday grandeur, claras whimsical christmas eve dreams come to life through the art of classical ballet enriched with clever storytelling, mischievous humor, heroic characters, and plenty of fanciful surprises. This year i attended a performance of the nutcracker by the american repertory ballet at mccarter theater. The great russian nutcracker is the classic ballet featuring pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys score but presented with a russian flair. New this year is its a suite nutcracker, a sensoryfriendly 45minute version performed at 11 a. Vip experience addon join us onstage in the kingdom of sweets after the show with vip experience to meet your favorite nutcracker characters. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and other. The oakland as teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s were known for bashing home runs during the baseball season, but during the holiday season the players traded cleats for ballet slippers. Please check back for oakland ballet events at the paramount.
Oakland ballets nutcracker refreshes the holiday classic with elegant. Sweet dreams parties follow the 1pm matinee performances on saturday. Peter tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet in two acts. Enroll in classes at the academy nutcracker 2019 student cast schedule. December 21 22 at 1pm or 5pm tickets are here oakland ballets the nutcracker matinees offer photo opps with the sugarplum fairy following the show. Nutcracker suite christmas le german beer stein 12l. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, ballet books and nutcracker costumes. See more ideas about nutcracker costumes, ballet costumes and costumes. Oakland ballets nutcracker features classic characters, sparkling costumes and the oakland symphony orchestra in the glamorous paramount theatre. The mission of the oakland ballet company is to provide accessible, relevant, and exciting dance for our diverse community. The forerunner of todays oakland ballet began in 1954 when raoul pause, a former student of the great russian dancer and choreographer adolph bolm, established the ballet players guild of oakland. Michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry.
Stapleton ballet performs its nutcracker at marin center on december 7 and 8 tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker is timehonored christmas tradition in many communities. Characters from russian folk tales populate the dream sequence. Relive the magic of oakland ballets production of the nutcracker with this app. Every year the berkeley city ballet stages an elaborate production of the nutcracker. Following the matinees are sweet dreams parties at which children of all ages can meet characters from the ballet while enjoying refreshments. Dont miss any of oakland ballet s wonderful 20192020 season performances. He presents clara with her nutcracker doll and is the architect of her magical adventure. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17, 1892.
The nutcracker is left alone to face the mouse king and his suite. Oakland ballets production of graham lustigs the nutcracker occurs annually each december at the paramount theatre with live music by the oakland east bay symphony. Youre invited to delight in the magic of marin ballets nutcracker. Live performance by the oakland ballet at the whole foods market oakland holiday soiree on december 14th, 20. Casting will be posted at the alameda ballet academy studio as well as emailed to performers. Allegro brillant by bonn classical philharmonics on amazon music. The nutcracker ballet is an essential part of the holiday season. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more.
Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets mark foehringer. Lustig, the new artistic director of the oakland ballet company, created this nutcracker for new jerseys american repertory ballet in 2000, and he slightly tweaks the standard format. Meet your favorite characters from graham lustigs the nutcracker while you enjoy enticing refreshments straight from the land of the sweets. Nutcracker ballet animated musical glass glitterdome christmas 120mm snow globe. Menloatherton performing arts center, 555 middlefield rd. With grand sets and stunning costumes, the nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing hundreds of fun and exciting roles. The pair of dancers are part of the upcoming nutcracker cast with the oakland ballet, and also part of the dance companys educational outreach, recently offering a taste of the production. Cast excited to present oakland ballets nutcracker. Touring more widely than any other west coast ballet company, the group also takes its popular christmas classic nutcracker on the road each year. Oakland ballet brings graham lustigs take on the nutcracker back to the paramount theatre dec. With costumed visit by some of the characters from the ballet.
Choose from pull puppet ornaments, nutcracker ornaments, and novelty nutcrackers. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Saturday, december 22 was our last day of full classes at our beloved studio on macarthur blvd. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker is an enchanting tale of a young girl named clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her godfather that she immediately falls in love with.
Marin ballets nutcracker at marin veterans memorial. December 17, 2016 oakland ballet company graham lustigs the nutcracker with live music by the oakland symphony bryn namavari the paramount theaters art deco architecture is stunning accentuated by christmas trees and small children running through the lobby wearing sparkling tiaras an idyllic setting for the fantasy of the nutcracker. He is transformed into a handsome prince and accompanies clara on her adventure. Oakland ballet school a welcoming environment to learn. The only fulllength production of the nutcracker performed in the east bay, this performance has become a favorite holiday tradition.