A lavish, exciting and heartwarming celebration of dance, of music. 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 production is sumptuous, the children entrancing, the music superbly played, the sets and costumes gorgeous. 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. After saying farewell to its beloved, homegrown nutcracker production, with sets by maurice sendak and choreography by kent stowell, pacific northwest ballet is debuting its new holiday production george balanchines the nutcracker on friday, nov. A timeless tale of magic and beauty, the nutcracker is performed live by pacific northwest ballets exquisite dancers and 60piece orchestra at. 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 301 mercer st, seattle, washington 98109 rated 4. At long last, nutcracker, the motion picture, carroll ballards film of the pacific northwest ballet s maurice sendak designed production is available on an official region one dvd from mgm, the films current owner. Former pnb dancer now views nutcracker from a new angle. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Pacific northwest ballet tweaks a christmas classic. Pnb s stowellsendak nutcracker takes a final bow originally published december 19, 2014 at 12.
Behind the scenes with the children of the nutcracker the seattle. Pnbs nutcracker all year round pacific northwest ballet. Dec 06, 2014 behind the scenes at pnb s nutcracker. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Based upon the pacific northwest ballets original production. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker. Pnb prepares to raise the curtain on a bold new nutcracker. However, the disc is part of foxmgms manufactureondemand studio classics series.
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. Mercer street and 3rd avenue north, on the north side of the seattle center. Behind the scenes with the children of the nutcracker. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. George balanchines the nutcracker with original balanchine choreography and sets and costumes by ian falconer, this production is a completely new animal from. Pacific northwest ballet school students in a scene from george balanchines. Pnb s stowellsendak nutcracker takes a final bow the. A lavish, exciting and heartwarming celebration of dance, of music, and of life. See more ideas about nutcracker, ballet, ballet posters. Pacific northwest ballet is located in the state of washington, usa.
Pacific northwest ballet has been creating and sharing behindthescenes ballet videos since 2008. Former pnb dancer now views nutcracker from a new angle by r. The video of alejandro cerrudos one thousand pieces will expire tomorrow. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pacific northwest ballet. Pacific northwest ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker from now until december, 28 at mccaw hall. Mother gingers skirt was described by the nutcracker designer ian falconer as, about the size of a small airstream. This page features a ballet video titled pnbs nutcrackertriple whammy. The hush of an audience ready to immerse themselves in a candy filled dreamland. The effects of which can be seen in every aspect of our company dancers. This important role is only taught to two young ballerinas each winter. Pnb s decadesold nutcracker is still fresh and charming by r. Pacific northwest ballet s new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a dazzling glass star by dale chihuly. Dec 12, 2015 few shows in the classic performing arts canon are as widely loved as the nutcracker, and even fewer appeal to both children and parents, seniors and millennials. Pnbs nutcrackertriple whammy ballet video ballethub.
For a city with a population notorious for having a lack of traditional religious. 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 illustrator ian falconer. Each production brings something new to mccaw halls gift shop located on the kreielsheimer promenade entry level. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances. Interviewed are olivia carpenter, theo depina, carlin. Pnb ticket sales are available in person only, 90 minutes before curtain. Before a packed and anxious house, the curtain rose for the first time on pacific northwest ballets new holiday tradition.
The swelling of the pnb orchestra as they breathe life into their instruments. 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. Pnb s nutcracker new dancers learning snow and flower. 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. Backstage with pnb nutcracker kids the seattle times. Nov 28, 2018 mother gingers skirt was described by the nutcracker designer ian falconer as, about the size of a small airstream.
Mother ginger in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific. 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. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The availability of thursday companion tickets is limited to 12 pairs of tickets per thursday evening performance.
A world of enchantment awaits you at pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker. Pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015. This site and these rules are subject to the laws of washington state and the usa, regardless of the location of the user, and any claims of any kind related thereto must be filed in the courts located in the city of seattle and the state of washington. We did a facebook poll on what role people wanted to see featured with a youtube video, and peacock won by a landslide. Dec 03, 2015 if this incredible response was any indicator, pacific northwest ballet has successfully created something to celebrate. Pnb offers new flavor of nutcracker seattle dances. Pacific northwest ballet takes a leap with the nutcracker. Your support, no matter the size, is important in sustaining artistic excellence at pnb. Nutcracker 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The hush of an audience ready to immerse themselves in a candy. Youll experience all of this before the dancing even starts. George balanchines the nutcracker tv spot 2015 youtube. Pnbs nutcracker all year round ballet video ballethub. Made into a movie by the director carroll ballard, with choreography by kent stowell and an incredible set and costumes by maurice sendak, it is well worth the vhs tape to view. About pnb pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. Mother ginger in george balanchines the nutcracker. With new familyfriendly prices, buy your tickets early to ensure you get the best seats in the house. An interview with five young cast members of pacific northwest ballets nutcracker, which commences its holiday run on friday, nov. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Pnb s decadesold nutcracker is still fresh and charming.
This page features a ballet video titled pnbs nutcracker all year round. Campbell, seattle postintelligencer dance critic published 10. Pnb events the pacific northwest ballet has incredible events promoting arts in the community. For more than 20 years, the pacific northwest ballets performance of nutcracker has been the christmas family event to attend in the northwest. Being clara in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet duration.
With hugh duncan bigney mitchell, vanessa sharp, patricia barker, wade walthall. But the magical dreamscape of the land of the sweets and tchaikovskys captivating score have been spreading holiday cheer to all for over a century, and pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has been a pnw tradition for decades. Highlighted by maurice sendaks stunning production design and kent stowells inventive choreography which emphasizes the darker psychological aspects of e. Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. 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. Many of these dancers will go on preprofessional programs or straight into a. 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. Sales for nutcracker, he said, have been lagging since the recession.
As pacific northwest ballets nutcracker approaches its final showing after a 31 year run, we go behind the scenes of the seattle classic. Being clara in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific. But that popularity can make a visit to the ballet a little more challenging than it might be at other times. A world of enchantment awaits you at pacific northwest ballets nutcracker. Experience a full ballet technique class at our summer course, taught by pnb artistic director peter boal. Dec 14, 2017 provided by pacific northwest ballet how young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker originally published december 14, 2017 at 1. 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. Pnb summer course 2019 full ballet class live level. Year after year pacific northwest ballet remains committed to bringing you the best in dance. Provided by pacific northwest ballet how young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker originally published december 14, 2017 at 1.
This is a very well done nutcracker put on by the pacific northwest ballet in the 1980s. 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. The curtain rises on pnbs new nutcracker on november 27. 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. Now more than ever, pnb depends on the generosity of our community to accomplish this. For seattleites, its hard to recall a more electric night at the ballet than friday, november 27. If this is your familys first time seeing nutcracker, check out our indepth. Join us in 2020 for george balanchines the nutcracker, the pacific northwests favorite holiday tradition. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
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. Growing up in seattle, i have seen pacific northwest ballets version of the nutcracker 27 times. George balanchines the nutcracker tv spot 2019 youtube.