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. Long beach ballets the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. 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. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award. 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. 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 holiday performance of the nutcracker. 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. For david wilcox, they represent another year in a very long tradition. Long beach ballets the nutcracker boasts a full symphony orchestra accompanyment, sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200. This marks a backtoback win for the southern californiabased organization, who won the award.
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, ca long beach ballet was named best loved nutcracker in the u. The long beach nutcracker ballet was exciting, captivating and splendid. 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. Crammed with special effects, the familiar long beach ballet version of the nutcracker has nearly everything money can buy. Long beach ballet wins best loved nutcracker award. 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 arts centers nutcracker follows the traditional story line and includes all. Long beach ballets the nutcracker 2019 hotel current blog.
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. In this famous ballet, a young german girl dreams that her favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and battles an evil mouse king. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as one of southern californias leading. Read what members are saying about long beach ballet. 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. 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. 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. The nutcracker with full orchestra long beach ballet terrace theater, 300 e. 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. For 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. We are still waiting for the city of long beach to confirm when we can reopen our doors. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Nov 04, 2014 full stage video taken at long beach terrace theater 20.
The nutcracker celebrates 34 years with the long beach ballet. 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. 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. The venue is so easy to access and this is with having mobility issues. The long beach ballet performs the nutcracker during a previous year. The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to do.
The long beach ballet nutcracker coast to coast newspaper. 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. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a. The nutcracker ballet december 724, 2019 festival ballet. S we produce this show as a labor of love, with over 500 people behind the scenes and a 36year track record. The long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra.
The terrace theatre is located at 300 east ocean boulevard, long beach. The stage props were great, and the large cast made the event special. Dec 14, 2019 for 37 years the long beach nutcracker has been deemed southern californias favorite holiday production. 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. 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.
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. 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. Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. Today goldstar announces that long beach ballet is named best loved nutcracker in the u. A dozen allstar dancers, on stage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary nyc. Long beach ballet wins the 2019 best loved nutcracker award from goldstar but astute observers are wondering, what about their. Photo courtesy long beach ballet long beach ballet member stephen kessler, 15, leaps into the air. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. 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 beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award. The nutcracker long beach tickets about the nutcracker. Long beach ballet will be using zoom for all classes until further notice. Hoffman in 1816 in this famous ballet, a young german girl dreams that her favorite christmas toy. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. Long beach ballets nutcracker, a thronging cast with live. Buy long beach ballet tickets from the official site. 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 nutcracker 36th anniversary of long beach ballets. 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 tickets the nutcracker long beach. Dec 21, 2017 the long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra. Miami city ballets holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. The nutcracker long beach now in 37th year spectrum news. This is a backtoback win for the long beach ballet, which also won the. Long beach ballet concluded its season of performances with two programs in the vast spaces of the pasadena civic auditorium. Long beach ballet named favorite nutcracker again the hilo. 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. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker. Find other long beach ballet dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. The nutcracker long beach tickets the nutcracker long. Long beach ballet to perform classic the nutcracker for.
Long beach ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. 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. Long beach ballet proudly presents its 37th annual production of the nutcracker at the terrace theater in the long beach performing arts center. But only one boasts live orchestral accompaniment, cool special effects and an arabian horse named rebel and thats the long beach ballets annual spectacular.
Wilcox founded the long beach ballet almost four decades ago and the academy presented its first production of the nutcracker in 1983. More than 600,000 tickets sold to date and performed around the world. 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. Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. Ballet director david wilcox and his cast of 270 will portray the. 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. A visionary, wilcox went all out to give this centurys old tale a sensational look and feel which has attracted even the 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, 70,000 in pasadena, hundreds of thousands. For more information call 562 4264112 or visit photo gallery. 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. Terrace theater long beach convention and entertainment center long beach. 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. Full stage video taken at long beach terrace theater 20.
The nutcracker ballet stems from a story called the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. Tickets for this years production go on sale beginning october 7th. 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. Dec 18, 2019 long beach, ca long beach ballet was named best loved nutcracker in the u. 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 long beach nutcracker was the first ballet that i have attended. Artistic director, david wilcox presents an unordinary rendition of the classic tale unlike any other. Long beach ballet receives the national nutcracker award. Dec 24, 2017 the nutcracker long beach ballet performs with a full symphony orchestra and guest dancers from pacific northwest ballet.
Long beach ballet s the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. 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. This is the th year that goldstar has given out the award based on customer reactions to holiday productions by more than. The hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through exclusive hip hop choreography. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award long. The long beach ballet arts centers nutcracker follows the traditional story line and includes all the favorite sugarplum kingdom divertissements. 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. 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 ballet annual holiday classic the nutcracker december 10, 11, 17, and 18 at terrace theatre in long beach purchase tickets. Terrace theater, long beach performing arts center, 300 e.
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