With more than 100 dancers, dazzling stage effects and a brilliant live orchestra performing tchaikovskys beloved score, miami city ballet s spectacular george balanchines the nutcracker is a magical adventure for all ages. Long beach ballet continues the tradition of this beloved story with a full symphony orchestra, complete ballet cast, and lively special effects. As always, the production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love. Since its debut in 1892, the nutcracker has been performed at christmastime on countless stages around the world. Guest dancers have included gold medalist haiyan wu. Choose from 7 long beach nutcracker performances between december 14 to 22. The long beach ballet continues to thrill audiences with their stunning rendition of the nutcracker. Terrace theater, long beach convention and entertainment center.
Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. A dozen allstar dancers, on stage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary nyc. The hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through exclusive hip hop choreography. With one of the largest casts in the nation, this nutcracker provides the greater long beach area with a star studded international performance thats exciting and brilliant. The nutcracker december 724, 2019 at the irvine barclay theatre familyfriendly, traditional, warmth of the holiday season buy tickets a cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages. The nutcracker and the queen queen mary december 21, 2002 by brad maxwell. Photo a in 1983, two years after the opening of the long beach ballet school and only one year after the humble beginnings of a new professional ballet company, david wilcox was offered a spot at the long beach terrace theater to produce a new production of the nutcracker. The long beach ballet s performance of the nutcracker, a local gem now in its 37th year, as always, boasts a full symphony orchestra the only in southern california, a cast of more than 200 dancers, a flying sleigh, onstage pyrotechnics and, of course, a reallive horse. Audiences viewing long beach ballet s production of the nutcracker can look forward to witnessing new special effects, thanks to the work of people within the college of engineering at long beach state university. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. With its iconic music and unforgettable ballet sequences, the nutcracker is a ballet unlike any other. We think this years performance is the best one yet with a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, an actual horse, pyrotechnics, and a huge cast of over 200. Nutcracker ballet, long beach, ca long beach, california.
The nutcracker long beach now in 37th year spectrum news. Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters, and the enchanting dance of the sugarplum fairy, set to the music of tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra. Perhaps one of the most timehonored traditions is that of peter ilyich tchaikovskys immortal ballet, the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as one of southern californias leading. Roger hickman, including full string section and 2 harps.
This stage production features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse and a cast of over 200 that includes worldclass ballet stars. Long beach ballet s the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. Long beach ballet wins national nutcracker award long beach, ca the long beach ballet competed with more than 50 companies to win. The long beach ballet annually presents a muchloved production of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award patch. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th. You wont want to miss out on the 37th production of the nutcracker from the long beach ballet s artistic director, david wilcox. Long beach ballet wins best loved nutcracker award. Twelve levels of technical training span a childs first introduction to musical movement and the emergence of a professional dancer. Long beach, california long beach ballet arts center. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. In 2018 a nationwide survey of audience members by the goldstar ticketing playform resulted in long beach ballet receiving the best nutcracker in the u. The nutcracker ballet stems from a story called the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e.
Throughout the years, the long beach ballet s nutcracker has been seen live by millions worldwide from california to china, and by millions more on television. Terrace theater long beach convention and entertainment center long beach the nutcracker was awesome very well done. For 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. The long beach ballet will continue its annual holiday tradition this december with performances of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater. The nutcracker 2017 marks ballets 35th year at long beach.
Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long. Long beach ballets the nutcracker 2019 hotel current blog. Long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. The nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra. In 1983, two years after the opening of the long beach ballet school and only one year after the humble beginnings of a new professional ballet company, david wilcox was offered a spot at the long beach terrace theater to produce a new production of the nutcracker. Mary patricia mickelson checked in to nutcracker ballet, long beach, ca. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to do. Long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. The long beach ballet s nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than 400,000 in long beach, 70,000 in pasadena, hundreds of thousands throughout asia as performed by the chinese guangzhou ballet, and millions more on television.
Terrace theater, long beach performing arts center, 300 e. The long beach ballet nutcracker warms your heart with its spectacular celebration of christmas. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award. Robert cano is at nutcracker ballet, long beach, ca. The nutcracker pasadena, ca today goldstar proudly announces that long beach ballet is named best loved nutcracker in the u. Kids let or about to be let out of school, some of whom will dream of a visit from father christmas aboard a giftladen sled pulled by flying reindeer. Like tchaikovksys mesmerizing melodies, the ballet companys 35th anniversary production is one for the ages.
The long beach ballet nutcracker coast to coast newspaper. The christmas decorations at the long beach center was awesome. We are very proud of our schools dedicated professional faculty as well as our many successes, including our many graduating students who have joined major ballet companies. Read what members are saying about long beach ballet. Buy long beach ballet tickets from the official site. Long beach performing arts center, terrace theater long beach, ca.
Tickets for long beach ballets the nutcracker 2018 on sale this october. The nutcracker with full orchestra long beach ballet terrace theater, 300 e. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in long. The nutcracker 2019 on october 1, 2019 october 3, 2019 by long beach ballet long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. In this famous ballet, a young german girl dreams that her favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker. This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200. You wont want to miss out on the 37th production of the nutcracker from the long beach ballets artistic director, david wilcox. Long beach ballet wins national nutcracker award long beach, ca the long beach ballet competed with more than 50 companies to win the th annual goldstar national nutcracker. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200.
The nutcracker in orange county, ca long beach nutcracker. Presents bought and wrapped, trees decorated, houses lit. The nutcracker long beach tickets about the nutcracker. Adding this sophistication to it is going to make it a mindblowing magic trick, said david wilcox, artistic director of the long. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Ticket prices, vip packages, luncheon tickets and more details. Shown is the trademark flying sleigh of long beach s nutcracker ballet presented by the long beach ballet. This marks a backtoback win for the southern californiabased organization, who won the award in 2018. Wilcox founded the long beach ballet almost four decades ago and the academy presented its first production of the nutcracker in 1983. Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. Long beach ballet annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets. Accompanied by full symphony orchestra, the long beach nutcracker also boasts sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of over 200, dazzling pyrotechnics and magic effects along with a special appearance by rebel, long beach ballet s gorgeous white arabian horse. Long beach ballets the nutcracker with full symphony orchestra. Whether youre a long time admirer or a firsttime goer, you can experience for yourself the splendor that is the nutcracker.
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