Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the long beach ballet brings back a holiday classic, the nutcracker. Miami city ballets holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. The nutcracker in orange county, ca long beach nutcracker. And, once again, the production will be dazzling with a flying sleigh, a real live horse, onstage pyrotechnics and a full symphony orchestra playing to a cast of more than 200 dancers. Dec 19, 2015 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. This stunning version of tchaikovskys classic ballet has been a southern californian holiday favorite for more than 30 years. The long beach ballet nutcracker coast to coast newspaper. Terrace theater long beach convention and entertainment center long beach. Hoffman in 1816 in this famous ballet, a young german girl dreams that her favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and battles an evil mouse ki. Dec 21, 2017 throughout the years, the long beach ballets nutcracker has been seen live by millions worldwide from california to china, and by millions more on television.
Many of the scenes include the charming young dancers of the long beach ballet academy providing. A visionary, wilcox went all out to give this centurys old tale a sensational look and feel which has attracted even the ballet. In december, the school produces david wilcoxs internationally acclaimed production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater. The nutcracker ballet december 724, 2019 festival ballet. Festival artistic director nicholas ade has chosen grand pas classique hongrois for performance on sunday, as well as an original piece by flora chatwin for performance on thursdays emerging choreography concert. Long beach ballet wins best loved nutcracker award. Long beach ballet s the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. Bassallo mother ginger a sumi akin soldier ab dash alexander angel 2 kelsey allen angel 1 kennedy allen soldier a. A dozen allstar dancers, on stage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker. S we produce this show as a labor of love, with over 500 people behind the scenes and a 36year track record. Long beach ballet receives the national nutcracker award. The nutcracker, the timeless tale, returns to fill the minds of a new generation of kiddos with thoughts of holiday adventure. Buy long beach ballet tickets from the official site. 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.
Artistic director, david wilcox presents an unordinary rendition of the classic tale unlike any other. A dozen allstar dancers, on stage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary nyc. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Long beach ballet continues the tradition of this beloved story with a full symphony orchestra, complete ballet cast. These performances are the culmination of countless hours in the classroom and is rewarding for students and family alike. Dec 14, 2019 for 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. A sudden nightmare slaughter of innocents in connecticut. Long beach ballet wins 12th annual goldstar national. The nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra and guest dancers from pacific northwest ballet. 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 award. Read what members are saying about long beach ballet. But only one boasts live orchestral accompaniment, cool special effects and an arabian horse named rebel and thats the long beach ballet s annual spectacular. Dec 09, 2019 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 annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets.
Annual auditions for the nutcracker are held each september, and annual company auditions are held each august. Not only is there a full symphony orchestra with not one but two harps which only two companies in the country use, it is packed with on. The long beach ballets 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. The long beach ballet presents its 36th annual rendition of the holiday classic. This is a backtoback win for the long beach ballet, which also won the. This marks a backtoback win for the southern californiabased. 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.
This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200. Santa cruz ballet theatre participates in the annual festival, this year to be held in long beach, california. Learn more about the goldstar national nutcracker award. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker ballet in long. Long beach ballet s 2018 production of the nutcracker at the beautiful terrace theater with full symphony orchestra.
The nutcracker with full orchestra long beach ballet terrace theater, 300 e. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award patch. The costumes, stage sets, special effects, lighting and caliber of talent are the best. Long beach ballets the nutcracker 2019 hotel current blog. The nutcracker bolshoi ballet bolshoi orchestra music by tchaikovsky. History of the long beach ballet nutcracker in 1983, david wilcox took over the production of the firstever production of the nutcracker in long beach.
The long beach ballet production of the nutcracker has begun to look awfully dependent upon bigscale production values and special effects at the expense of engaging choreography or strong dancing. Long beach ballets nutcracker personal driving services. Accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, long beach ballets the nutcracker also boasts sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200, dazzling pyrotechnics and magic effects along with a special appearance by rebel, long beach ballets gorgeous white arabian horse. 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. The long beach ballet continues to thrill audiences with their stunning rendition of the nutcracker. Long beach ballet to perform classic the nutcracker for.
The nutcracker long beach tickets about the nutcracker. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. 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. Santa cruz ballet theatre boasts a fully professional orchestra for its annual the nutcracker as well as a music director. Long beach ballet s annual production of the nutcracker will be held at the terrace theater december 14 22, 2019. The nutcracker ballet stems from a story called the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. Oct 01, 2019 long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. The nutcracker pasadena, ca today goldstar proudly announces that long beach ballet is named best loved nutcracker in the u. 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. The long beach ballet nutcracker warms your heart with its spectacular celebration of christmas. The nutcracker for 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production.
Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as one of southern californias leading. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things. 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. Terrace theater, long beach convention and entertainment center. 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 goldstar national nutcracker award 2019 december 20, 2019 december 20, 2019 lbln best loved nutcracker, long beach ballet goldstar proudly announces that long beach ballet is named best loved nutcracker in the u. 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. The long beach ballet s the 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. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as.
Long beach ballets the nutcracker boasts a full symphony orchestra accompanyment, sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200. Accompanied by full symphony orchestra, the long beach the nutcracker. Shown is the trademark flying sleigh of long beach s nutcracker ballet presented by the long beach ballet. The long beach ballets the nutcracker has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than 400,000 in. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker for its 36th year. The nutcracker is a wellknown tale told onstage worldwide, including by the long beach ballet at the terrace theater.
The nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through goldstar. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award long. Like tchaikovksys mesmerizing melodies, the ballet companys 35th anniversary production is one for the ages. Choose from 7 long beach nutcracker performances between december 14 to 22. Long beach ballets the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized.
Dec 18, 2019 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 award. Nov 11, 2018 a holiday mash up for the whole family. As always, the beloved production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love. The long beach ballet arts centers nutcracker follows the traditional story line and includes all the favorite sugarplum kingdom divertissements. Today goldstar announces that long beach ballet is named best loved nutcracker in the u. What better time, then, for the long beach ballet to perform a visionary nutcracker, their 30th production of the holiday classic. The hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through exclusive hip hop choreography. Not only is there a full symphony orchestra with not one but two harps which only two companies in the country use, it is packed with onstage pyrotechnics, a flying sleigh. Roger hickman, including full string section and 2 harps. This is the th year that goldstar has given out the award based on customer reactions to holiday productions by more than. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by long beach ballet. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. He then created, from scratch, what is now one of southern californias favorite holiday performances. The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long beach.
The nutcracker celebrates 34 years with the long beach ballet. This marks a backtoback win for the southern californiabased organization, who won the award in 2018. 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. Long beach ballet artistic director david wilcox says, it is an honor to have once again been recognized as the most beloved nutcracker in the u. The long beach ballet annually presents a muchloved production of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater. The long beach ballet intends to astound audiences this december with multiple performances of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater on dec 14, 15 and 2122. Dec 20, 2019 accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, long beach ballets the nutcracker also boasts sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200, dazzling pyrotechnics and magic effects along with a special appearance by rebel, long beach ballets gorgeous white arabian horse. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th.
The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long. Dec 09, 2016 long beach ballet annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets. Long beach ballet the nutcracker 2019 first last roles cast ava abbasalipour spanish a abigail adolph soldier a ayumi aguirre. Long beach ballet artistic director david wilcox says, it is an honor to have once again been recognized as the most beloved nutcracker in. 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.
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. The nutcracker ballet is the most recognized event the san jose ballet produces, and with good reason. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award. Long beach ballet brings the nutcracker to life with its iconic music and unforgettable ballet sequences, the nutcracker is a ballet unlike any other. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. Generally each year the ballet san jose company also offers a public invitation to attend a fundraising gala which is an opening night fundraising event. The long beach ballet is the only ballet company in southern california which performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra and is one of only two ballet companies in. Annual school performance an elaborate two hour production featuring a fullscale story ballet presented at the carpenter performing arts center. Ballet director david wilcox and his cast of 270 will portray the. The nutcracker 36th anniversary of long beach ballets. Every year i take my brother and sister to see the nutcracker, and each year seems to get better and better. Francisco st, upper level ends on december 24, 2019.
Long beach ballet named favorite nutcracker again the hilo. This marks a backtoback win for the southern californiabased organization, who won the award. Two years after the long beach ballet started its run, director david wilcox was given the opportunity to present a new production of the nutcracker. Long beachs nutcracker timeless tradition entertainment. Southern californias favorite production of the nutcracker, featuring full symphony orchestra and three of the top eight finalists from last. Long beach ballet s production of the nutcracker was named best loved nutcracker in the u.
Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Guest dancers have included gold medalist haiyan wu. Long beach, ca long beach ballet was named best loved nutcracker in the u. Terrace theater, long beach performing arts center, 300 e.
It also happens to be the current holder of the the nutty, voted the best nutcracker in all the land by goldstar audience members in 2018. Long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. 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. Creative director and founder of the long beach ballet, david wilcox, encourages cast members who return to the same role several years in a. Long beach ballets production of the nutcracker was named best loved nutcracker in the u. For this 37th incarnation, the long beach ballet brings tchaikovskys the nutcracker to the long beach terrace theater again. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker.