Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as one of southern californias leading. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. The hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through exclusive hip hop choreography. The nutcracker with full orchestra long beach ballet terrace theater, 300 e. Ballet director david wilcox and his cast of 270 will portray the. Today goldstar announces that long beach ballet is named best loved nutcracker in the u. Photo courtesy long beach ballet long beach ballet member stephen kessler, 15, leaps into the air. The long beach ballet performs the nutcracker during a previous year. Long beach ballet wins 12th annual goldstar national. The nutcracker is a wellknown tale told onstage worldwide, including by the long beach ballet at the terrace theater.
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. We are still waiting for the city of long beach to confirm when we can reopen our doors. A visionary, wilcox went all out to give this centurys old tale a sensational look and feel which has attracted even the ballet. Long beach ballets the nutcracker 2019 hotel current blog. Terrace theater long beach convention and entertainment center long beach. Full stage video taken at long beach terrace theater 20. Nov 04, 2014 full stage video taken at long beach terrace theater 20.
Guest dancers have included gold medalist haiyan wu. Long beach ballet to pirouette at terrace in annual nutcracker. The nutcracker long beach now in 37th year spectrum news. The long beach ballet arts center presents the nutcracker this weekend with over a hundred dancers, great sets and flashy theatrical effects a southern california favorite. The nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra. 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. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets cbs. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the long beach ballet brings back a holiday classic, the nutcracker. You wont want to miss out on the 37th production of the nutcracker from the long beach ballets artistic director, david wilcox. 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. More than 600,000 tickets sold to date and performed around the world. Long beach ballet wins the 2019 best loved nutcracker award from goldstar but astute observers are wondering, what about their. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award long. Long beach ballets production of the nutcracker was named best loved nutcracker in the u.
For more information call 562 4264112 or visit photo gallery. David wilcox, the artistic director of the company, has fashioned a sprawling version of the ballet which is populated with a huge cast of dancers drawn from the school of the long beach ballet, its resident performing company and a handful of guest artists. Hoffman in 1816 in this famous ballet, a young german girl dreams that her favorite christmas toy. Find other long beach ballet dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. The stage props were great, and the large cast made the event special. With more than 100 dancers, dazzling stage effects and a brilliant live orchestra performing tchaikovskys beloved score, miami city ballets spectacular george balanchines the nutcracker is a magical adventure for all ages. Oct 01, 2019 long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. A dozen allstar dancers, on stage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary nyc. 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.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. The nutcracker ballet december 724, 2019 festival ballet. Buy long beach ballet tickets from the official site. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Artistic director, david wilcox presents an unordinary rendition of the classic tale unlike any other. 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 to perform classic the nutcracker for. The long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra.
Dec 14, 2019 for 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. This marks a backtoback win for the southern californiabased organization, who won the award. For 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. Terrace theater, long beach performing arts center, 300 e. 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.
The nutcracker ballet stems from a story called the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. Long beach ballet annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets. Long beach ballets the nutcracker boasts a full symphony orchestra accompanyment, sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200. The terrace theatre is located at 300 east ocean boulevard, long beach. In this famous ballet, a young german girl dreams that her favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and battles an evil mouse king. For david wilcox, they represent another year in a very long tradition. 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. 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. This is the th year that goldstar has given out the award based on customer reactions to holiday productions by more than. The long beach ballet nutcracker coast to coast newspaper. The nutcracker long beach tickets about the nutcracker. 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. 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. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to do.
The long beach nutcracker ballet was exciting, captivating and splendid. The venue is so easy to access and this is with having mobility issues. Long beach ballet named favorite nutcracker again the hilo. We understand that the uncertainty of the situation can be frustrating. 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 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 the country that use two harps for their production to ensure the performance sounds exactly as tchaikovsky intended it to sound. Long beach ballets nutcracker, a thronging cast with live.
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. 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 ballets annual spectacular. 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. Long beach, ca long beach ballet was named best loved nutcracker in the u. Crammed with special effects, the familiar long beach ballet version of the nutcracker has nearly everything money can buy. Dec 21, 2017 the long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra. Long beach ballet wins best loved nutcracker award. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award. The nutcracker celebrates 34 years with the long beach ballet. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th. 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.
The nutcracker 36th anniversary of long beach ballets. 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. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Long beach ballet receives the national nutcracker award. The enchanting scenery was created by former disney designers elliot hessayon and scott schaffer, the detailed costumes designed by australian artist adrian clark, and special effects by. 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. Dec 20, 2019 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 arts centers nutcracker follows the traditional story line and includes all.
Dec 18, 2019 long beach, ca long beach ballet was named best loved nutcracker in the u. Long beach ballet concluded its season of performances with two programs in the vast spaces of the pasadena civic auditorium. Miami city ballets holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. 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 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. The long beach ballet arts centers nutcracker follows the traditional story line and includes all the favorite sugarplum kingdom divertissements. 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. The nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra and guest dancers from pacific northwest ballet. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award patch. Dec 24, 2017 the nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra and guest dancers from pacific northwest ballet. The long beach nutcracker was the first ballet that i have attended. Dec 17, 2019 the nutcracker with full orchestra long beach ballet terrace theater, 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. They are also one of only two companies in the country that uses two harps for their production just as tchaikovsky intended, but they dont stop there. The long beach ballets 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.
The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award. Long beach ballet will be using zoom for all classes until further notice. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to the palace of the dolls. Long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. The long beach ballet performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra and is one of only two ballet companies in the country that use two harps for their production to ensure the. Jake elwell of dayton ballet and cincinnati ballet second company stars as the nutcracker prince in this traditional telling complete with snow, sword fights and. 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 proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. 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 nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long beach. Long beach for some, the recognizable notes of tchaikovskys the nutcracker are the official sound of the holiday season. The long beach ballet nutcracker show features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200.
Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. Long beach ballets the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. Wilcox founded the long beach ballet almost four decades ago and the academy presented its first production of the nutcracker in 1983. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker. 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. This is a backtoback win for the long beach ballet, which also won the. 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, 70,000 in pasadena, hundreds of thousands.
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