Its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. Dec 20, 2019 hundreds of students made their way to the warner theatre to see a special show. After decades of operating as an auditorium for movies, the theatre is now known as a destination not only for revitalized downtown washington, but also for national and international recording artists and the finest in theatrical, dance, and television presentations. Dec 16, 2015 its the washington ballets annual performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at dcs warner theatre now through dec. This year, the washington ballet celebrates 15 years of its verydc version of the nutcracker, through december 28 at the historic warner theatre in downtown washington dc.
A couple blocks away, at the warner theatre, where clara and her prince vanquish an army of rats and celebrate with plum fairies. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets. This most popular of ballets, loved far and wide, and for many, the only ballet they may ever see, rests not on the strength of its. Meet a brave nutcracker prince, fairies, kings and queens, and little toy soldiers in this timeless holiday classic.
Having experienced the magic of the nutcrackers once it is difficult not to want to go back to experience it again. Warner theatre celebrates holidays with movies, dance, drama. Runs from saturday december 9 2017 to sunday december 10 2017. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king.
This year marks the companys 24th annual production of the nutcracker,which is a familyfriendly show that features dance, magic, elaborate sets, beautiful costumes, and over 100 local performers from ages 4 to adult. The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner theatre. Please check back with us frequently as new warner theatre pa tickets are available all the time. The show mixes both local dancers from area schools and. The theatre showcases an aggressive schedule of more than 150 events per year. The story takes you through a young girls dream of glittering snowflakes, a beautiful snow queen, dancing ginger snaps, a dazzling sugar plum fairy, a wicked mouse. Dec 01, 2012 the canned sound at the warner theatre is an especially villainous moodkiller in the ballets first act, which opens in a wellappointed georgetown mansion of 1882. The washington ballets beloved production of the nutcracker returns to thearc theater november 2324 and at the historic warner theatre november 30december 29, 2019. Warner theatre celebrates holidays with movies, dance. Student matinee of the nutcracker at warner theatre. Approximately 2 hours, with one 15minute intermission.
Its been a holiday tradition in the nations capital for decades, first performed at constitution hall in 1961, before moving over to warner theatre, where its been since since 1992. The washington ballets nutcracker returns in all its fun, festive glory. Dc classic production of the nutcracker returns this. Washington ballets nutcracker brings international talent to warner theatre. The washington ballet brings the magic of the nutcracker to service men and women and their families for military appreciation night. The show mixes both local dancers from area schools and professional dancers from the. Washington ballets nutcracker brings international. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. Photo by the washington ballets official facebook page.
For tickets, call 202 397seat, or purchase them online. Dec 10, 2010 as webre acknowledged with a showofhands at the warner theatre on friday, the nutcracker is many peoples first and only exposure to ballet. The warner is located in the bustle of downtown and convenient to shops, restaurants and monuments. Presented on the warner theatres main stage december 7 and 8, audiences will be dazzled by this reimagined fulllength ballet, complete with new sets. The washington ballet performance of the nutcracker.
The nutcracker at the washington ballet at the warner. The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5. Check for upcoming performances of the nutcracker at to find the best seats in the house. Warner theatre washington tickets, schedule, seating. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner. Nov 14, 2019 paul morella in the oneman show a christmas carol. The washington ballets nutcracker is performed at the warner theatre. If youre touring the nations capital, this stilloperating theatre is only three blocks from the white house and offers entertainment year round. The show premiered there in december 1961, playing as a. Young clara receives a nutcracker at her parents lavish christmas party which soon turns out to be much more than a toy, leading her into a land of fairies, sweets, and a vengeful mouse king. Washington ballets canned nutcracker suite ditches live music.
This is just the first act of pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys famed 125yearold holiday ballet, the nutcracker, now playing at the warner theatre. Student matinee of the nutcracker at warner theatre wjet. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. In 1891 pytor ilyich tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for a new ballet based on the stories by the st. As webre acknowledged with a showofhands at the warner theatre on friday, the nutcracker is many peoples first and only exposure to ballet. Tickets the nutcracker washington tickets the nutcracker is one of those timeless holiday productions that many people attend every year as a christmastime tradition. Find cheap warner theatre dc tickets at cheaptickets. Dec 11, 2019 this month, the washington ballets the nutcracker returns to warner theatre, marking the 16th anniversary of septime webres reimagining as a d. Dec 17, 20 the washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal.
Contributors include choreographerdirector sir peter wright, film director ken russell, choreographer matthew bourne, historian marina warner, film director andrei konchalovsky and. Warner theatre washington dc 2020 all you need to know. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Home to the erie philharmonic, lake erie ballet and the erie broadway series, the warner theatre also hosts a wide range of lectures and entertainment shows. The south carolina dance theatre presents the nutcracker annually to open the holiday season. The nutcracker was originally based on the story of the nutcracker and the mouse, written by german author e. View our interactive seating charts and 2020 schedule for warner theatre dc. The washington ballets the nutcracker highlights from the december 5, 20 performance at the warner theatre, washington, dc connect with the washington bal. Ticketcity offers for sale over 100,000 events per year, so we have plenty of great seats available for events just like warner theatre. For some, it is the only ballet they will ever see. In the dc area, the washington ballet has put a uniquely washington spin on the timeless story by setting the classic story in 19th century.
This month, the washington ballets the nutcracker returns to warner theatre, marking the 16th anniversary of septime webres reimagining as a d. Hundreds of students made their way to the warner theatre to see a special show. Septime webres the nutcracker is running at the warner theatre through december 24. This fabulous structure bears the name of the worldfamous warner bros. Petersburg opera, but he was initially unhappy with the. Goldstar also has discount on tickets for performances on select dates. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the. There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of eta hoffmans story set to the music of tchaikovsky with choreography staged by the artistic staff of the nutmeg ballet. From a giant christmas maze at nationals park to appearances from the nutcracker and. Washington ballet presents the nutcracker story by alexandria lindstrom photography courtesy of the washington ballet theres something incredibly beautiful about ballet that commands attention, something unique and romantic that no overengineered, technically enhanced screen production can replicate or replace. Nutcracker story is narrated by simon russell beale and features principal dancers of the royal ballet, covent garden and the mariinsky kirov ballet. Ticketcity offers for sale over 100,000 events per year, so we have plenty of great seats available for events just like warner theatre pa. Dec 06, 2015 the nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre 5 th street, in washington, dc.
The washington ballets nutcracker tickets event dates. Stubhub is a leading online source when it comes to finding the best seats to the nutcracker at the warner theatre in dc or any other live event, for that matter. Join the washington ballet as they dance septime webres timeless choreography set to the music of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in the nutcracker. There are no events today below are some upcoming events or view all events. Experience the magic of the washington ballets charminglydc the nutcracker. The nutcracker by the washington ballet at warner theater. November 30december 29 at the warner theatre choreography. The historic warner theatre has been the home of the washington ballets the nutcracker since 1992. The washington ballets the nutcracker at the warner theatre our. Septime webres the nutcracker at the warner theatre. Set to tchaikovskys magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early georgetown has become the signature nutcracker in our nations capital.
Years later, alexander dumas rewrote the story, making it happier and more fun for kids to read. The nutcracker is a special holiday tradition for many dc area families. The canned sound at the warner theatre is an especially villainous moodkiller in the ballets first act, which opens in a wellappointed georgetown mansion of 1882. It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what the washington ballet has done with their annual version of the iconic holiday ballet the nutcracker. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. Guests will be greeted at the warner theatre by military dignitaries and nutcracker cast members, and will be treated to an exclusive behindthescenes rehearsal of the nutcracker soldiers marching. The stage is set at the warner theatre in washington with clara and her young brother fritz enjoying themselves at their godfather drosselmeyers 1882 georgetown mansion where his annual christmas.
The nutcracker plays through december 27, 2015 at the warner theatre. San pedro city ballet presents its annual professional production of the nutcracker december 9 and 10 at the historic warner grand theatre in san pedro. The nutcracker at warner grand theatre department of. Directv, dish network, in demand, time warner and other outlets. The washington ballet presents the nutcracker at the warner theatre. The nutcracker at the warner theater theater was festively decorated for the holiday season. There are currently no warner theatre pa events with tickets for sale. Among the holiday seasons many happy tidings is the arrival of the washington ballet s annual production of the nutcracker, staged to beautiful perfection in the gilded loveliness of warner theatre. Please check your local providers for dates and showtimes. The washington ballets ingenious take on the nutcracker is back for another year of local holiday fun at the warner theatre. The story of clara, two mariinsky nutcrackers 2008 and 2012 respectively, and the san francisco ballets the nutcracker. Dec 14, 2011 septime webres the nutcracker is running at the warner theatre through december 24.
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