Each production brings something new to mccaw halls gift shop located on the kreielsheimer promenade entry level. Each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. For more than 20 years, the pacific northwest ballets performance of nutcracker has been the christmas family event to attend in the northwest. The production is sumptuous, the children entrancing, the music superbly played, the sets and costumes gorgeous. The motion picture is a 1986 film adaptation of pnbs beloved collaboration with maurice sendak, which is performed every year at mccaw hall at seattle. This years battle of the nutcrackers features four unique and celebrated versions. Heres a little teaser of pacific northwest ballet s annual tradition of the nutcracker. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Performances pacific northwest ballet is a company of nearly fifty dancers that presents more than 100 performances each year of fulllength and mixed repertory ballets at marion oliver mccaw hall in seattle and on tour. Campbell, seattle postintelligencer dance critic published 10.
Pacific northwest ballets instagram profile has 1,933 photos and videos. Highlighted by maurice sendaks stunning production design and kent stowells inventive choreography which emphasizes the darker psychological aspects of e. Now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. Measuring the magic of pacific northwest ballets new. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker. Waltz of the snowflakes pacific northwest ballet youtube. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Pnb nutcracker 2014 pacific northwest ballet ballet alert. Ive seen at least 5 versions of this ballet but have never felt such warmth between these two characters. As pacific northwest ballets nutcracker approaches its final showing after a 31 year run, we go behind the scenes of the seattle classic. Dec 03, 2015 pacific northwest ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker from now until december, 28 at mccaw hall. A lavish, exciting and heartwarming celebration of dance, of music.
Pacific northwest ballet soloist joshua grant as the mouse king, and pnb school student joh morrill as the nutcracker in the battle scene from george balanchines the nutcracker. Youre invited to a dynamic season with pnb, packed with cuttingedge premieres and your favorite iconic stories. If you already have tickets to the pnb nutcracker or wish to select your own seats for this show, there is a reception only registration option. The seattle times wonder is alive and well at nutcracker. Dec 21, 2017 i soon learned that, over the past three years, pnb has had five claras, who perfectly represent the demographics of seattle. Under the direction of peter boal, the school offers a complete, professional curriculum to more than 1,000 students. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballets nutcracker or simply nutcracker, is a 1986 american christmas performing arts film produced by pacific northwest ballet in association with hyperion pictures and kushnerlocke, and released theatrically by atlantic releasing corporation.
The nutcracker plays at pacific northwest ballet through december 28. An interview with five young cast members of pacific northwest ballets nutcracker, which commences its holiday run on friday, nov. See the nutcracker, with tchaikovskys cherished score played live by the pacific northwest ballet orchestra, the brilliant dancing of pnb dancers, ian falconers new scenery and. Tis the season for black claras in nutcracker dance magazine. It may be a little early for this holiday tradition, but be sure to bookmark this page. Dec 06, 2014 behind the scenes at pnb s nutcracker. Pacific northwest ballet has been creating and sharing behindthescenes ballet videos since 2008. 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. Take your kids to see ian falconers streamlined version of. Dec 30, 20 pacific northwest ballets nutcracker, with sets and costumes designed by the late maurice sendak, is the ballet that most puget sound families choose to introduce their children to dance for good reason.
Recorded at the meany theatre on the uw campus in 1986. Pnb events the pacific northwest ballet has incredible events promoting arts in the community. The motion picture can be purchased or rented here. Pnb offers new flavor of nutcracker seattle dances. With hugh duncan bigney mitchell, vanessa sharp, patricia barker, wade walthall. Did you know you can watch pnbs the nutcracker on youtube. Interviewed are olivia carpenter, theo depina, carlin. See more ideas about pacific northwest ballet, ballet and dance. But that popularity can make a visit to the ballet a little more challenging than it might be at other times.
We were honored to be asked by the pacific northwest ballet to create an opening video for the new version of the nutcracker by george balanchine and olivia pnb nutcracker overture on vimeo join. Dec 12, 2015 delightful without being twee, rich with tradition and justcontemporaryenough storybook aesthetics, pnbs nutcracker sweeps us all into a world we thought we knew, still rich with astonishment, playfulness and holiday magic. Nov 27, 2018 now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Concerto competition winners on strings and accompany a ballerina and choirs can accompany the company in the great russian nutcracker. Pnbs nutcrackertriple whammy ballet video ballethub. Mercer street and 3rd avenue north, on the north side of the seattle center. At amusements youll find a delightful selection of unique ballet and opera productionrelated items, including pnb apparel, music, dvds and videos, posters from pnb performances, kids clothes and toys, books. We were honored to be asked by the pacific northwest ballet to create an opening video for the new version of the nutcracker by george balanchine featuring original designs by olivia illustrator ian falconer.
Pacific northwest ballet presents the final season ofstowellsendaknutcrackermusic. Dec 14, 2017 see the nutcracker, with tchaikovskys cherished score played live by the pacific northwest ballet orchestra, the brilliant dancing of pnb dancers, ian falconers new scenery and. Nov 22, 2018 george balanchines the nutcracker opens friday, november 23rd, and runs through friday, december 28th at mccaw hall in seattle. This page features a ballet video titled pnbs nutcracker on being a party girl. This page features a ballet video titled pnbs nutcracker all year round. This page features a ballet video titled swan lake dance of the small swans pacific northwest ballet. Former pnb dancer now views nutcracker from a new angle. Battle of the nutcrackers is ovations holiday present to the families of america, a playful twist on the holiday tradition. Pacific northwest ballet tweaks a christmas classic. Now we can add a new false dichotomy to the list of seattle loyalties. Backstage with pnb nutcracker kids the seattle times.
Swan lake dance of the small swans pacific northwest. Season ballet performances at pacific northwest ballet. This will be edens second year of being clara in pnbs the nutcracker. In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977. Artistic director peter boal makes it clear that she was. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Pacific northwest ballet is delighted to celebrate three decades of kent stowell and maurice sendaks oneofakind nutcracker, the northwests favorite holiday tradition. Pnbs nutcracker all year round ballet video ballethub.
We were honored to be asked by the pacific northwest ballet to create an opening video for the new version of the nutcracker by george balanchine featuring original designs by olivia illustrator ian falconer the animation is played live during tchaikovskys overture to open the show and takes you through an 1880s new england forest, a small town, and finally. We are the live in live music for the pacific northwest ballet. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Pacific northwest ballet s the nutcracker duration. Jan 5, 2018 founded in 1974, pacific northwest ballet school is recognized as one of the top three ballet training institutions in the united states. Moscow ballet offers interactive, cultural immersion programs for n american children ages 4 to 18 years. For a city with a population notorious for having a lack of traditional religious. Meet the dancers of seattles pacific northwest ballet. You can watch all of pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker on youtube for free. Young dancers ages 7 to 16 years can audition to perform with the pros in the dance with us program. Featuring hugh bigney, vanessa sharp, patricia barker, wade walthall, julie harris. Sales for nutcracker, he said, have been lagging since the recession.
At long last, nutcracker, the motion picture, carroll ballards film of the pacific northwest ballets maurice sendak designed production is available on an official region one dvd from mgm, the films current owner. Kent stowells cinderella, combines storytelling and prokofievs familiar score to transport the lonely heroine from her wistful dreams to a dazzling ball. This important role is only taught to two young ballerinas each winter. Being clara in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific. I was there the first year pnb started doing this nutcracker in 1983 when i was 3 years old and have been in love with it ever since. The story of clara, mariinskys nutcracker, matthew bournes nutcracker.
Based upon the pacific northwest ballets original production. Top 10 funniest auditions britains got talent 2016 try not to laugh. Pacific northwest ballet celebrates three decades of stowell. January 31 february 9, 2020 pacific northwest ballet. Written by teentix press corps newsroom writer camille mauceri, and edited by teen editorial staff member huma ali. The thrill of the children both in the audience and on stage is contagious. George balanchines the nutcracker opens friday, november 23rd, and runs through friday, december 28th at mccaw hall in seattle. Pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015. The availability of thursday companion tickets is limited to 12 pairs of tickets per thursday evening performance. About pnb pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. Pnb ticket sales are available in person only, 90 minutes before curtain. I think thats what makes it so special, over and above the beautiful.
Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. Heres a little teaser of pacific northwest ballets annual tradition of the nutcracker. Choreography featured in this video is by lev ivanov. This page features a ballet video titled pnbs nutcracker triple whammy. Pacific northwest ballet takes a leap with the nutcracker. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pacific northwest ballet. The colorful holiday classic is finally brought to the big screen, designed by famed childrens story author and artist maurice sendak, and written for the first time to be as close as possible to the original story. Former pnb dancer now views nutcracker from a new angle by r. The curtain rises on pnbs new nutcracker on november 27. George balanchines the nutcracker tv spot 2019 youtube. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes pacific northwest ballet. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a dazzling glass star by dale chihuly. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration.