Long beach ballets lush, effectspacked nutcracker marks. Musicians from the san diego symphony orchestra and the international alliance of theatrical stage employees iatse provide california ballet with a level of production unmatched in. Theres also a full symphony orchestra that includes not one but two. Long beach ballets nutcracker, a thronging cast with live music. Long beach performing arts center, terrace theater. Long beach ballet continues the tradition of this beloved story with a full symphony orchestra, complete ballet cast, and lively special effects.
More than 150 costumed charactersfrom clara and the nutcracker prince to mice, fairies, a snow queen and more. Ballet orchestras 2018 journey from tchaikovsky to. This is the th year that goldstar has given out the award based on customer reactions to holiday productions by more than. Accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, long beach ballet s 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 ballet s gorgeous white arabian horse. Dont miss the 37th anniversary of long beach ballets. 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.
The nutcracker long beach ballet mommypoppins things to do. 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. The nutcrackersymphony 4 coupling adds to the desirabilty of this cd. Huntington beach ballet repertory theater will perform the nutcracker full length version at. Now in is 29th year, the long beach ballets version of the nutcracker features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse. Highly original, it is among the best i have heard. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award long. Accompanied by full symphony orchestra, the long beach 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. Held at huntington beach high school, performances and competitions are held in an historic building listed with the county of orange as historical site. Long beach ballet wins 12th annual goldstar national. This production is one of only two ballet companies in the country that use two harps for their production, to. The long beach ballet is the only ballet company in southern california which performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra and is one. While symphonic music is different than that of ballet, much of the above is applicable to rodzinskis treatment of the fourth. Long beach, california, millikan hs auditorium, 2800 snowden, long beach, ca email protected time.
The long beach ballet is the only ballet company in southern california that has a full symphony orchestra and is only one of two ballet companies in the country to use two harps for their. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets cbs. Long beach ballets production of the nutcracker was named best loved nutcracker in the u. Long beach ballets the nutcracker boasts a full symphony orchestra accompanyment, sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200. Tchaikovskys classic score performed live in full glory by the renowned sf ballet orchestra. Long beach ballets the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized.
This season marks artistic director stoner winsletts 40 th time staging her continually evolving, acclaimed version of the nutcracker. Dec 12, 2014 the long beach ballet will continue its annual holiday tradition this december with six performances of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater on dec. Oct 26, 2019 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. January 9, 2018 everything is beautiful at the ballet, says the song, but getting to that affecting performance is a long haul, with different demands on dancers and musicians. Long beach ballets the nutcracker 2019 hotel current blog. Academy for the performing arts is a program for high school aged students in the beach communities of orange county, california. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award patch. Elaborate scenery and costumes by a tony awardwinning design team. Ballet orchestras 2018 journey from tchaikovsky to 12 new works. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the long beach ballet brings back a holiday classic, the nutcracker.
Tchaikovsky, the sinfonia of london, conducted by john hollingsworth nutcracker suite. Accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, long beach ballets the nutcracker also boasts sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 36th anniversary as one of southern californias leading classical ballet institutions. The long beach ballet s 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 nutcracker coast to coast newspaper. Join us for this stunning production of tchaikovskys timeless nutcracker ballet choreographed, staged and performed by. 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. 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. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo. Lbb does a great job with everything from costumes to choreography to the story line to the cute factor with toddler dancers to the wow factor with stunt dancers. Moscow ballets exclusive dove of peace in which 2 dancers balance and leverage each other to form a soaring bird with a 20 foot wingspan.
Long beach ballet presents the nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award. Ballet orchestras 2018 journey from tchaikovsky to 12. The baltimore symphony orchestra is funded by an operating grant from the maryland state arts council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. This production is one of only two ballet companies in the country that use two harps for their production. Dec 19, 2018 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 performance sounds exactly as tchaikovsky intended it to sound. The long beach ballets artistic director, david wilcox, is overseeing the 32nd production of the classical tale, which boasts a full symphony orchestra, a. Dec 21, 2017 boasting a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200, this is without a doubt the best production of the nutcracker i have ever seen. Reel, 4tr stereo, 7 reel, album, club, re world tape club, world tape club 8026, 80268027. Huntington beach pacific dance academy ballet etudes. 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. Wardlow road long beach, ca 90807 562 4264112 celebrate the. 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. Entertaining, comical night with long beach ballets.
Dec 19, 2018 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. Long beach ballet recently concluded its 37th annual production of the tchaikovsky classic with a cast of more than 200, a full symphony orchestra, special effects, p yrotechnics and, yes, rebel, a live, white arabian horse. In moscow ballets great russian nutcracker masha and the nutcracker prince arrive in the land of peace and harmony where all creatures, animal and human, live in accord with each other. Entertaining, comical night with long beach ballet. With its iconic music and unforgettable ballet sequences, the nutcracker is a ballet unlike any other. Wilcox founded the long beach ballet almost four decades ago and the. Terrace theater long beach convention and entertainment center long beach. Long beach ballets the nutcracker celebrates 37th year.
Miami city ballets holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Long beach ballet wins best loved nutcracker award. Southern californias favorite production of the nutcracker, featuring full symphony orchestra and three of the top eight finalists from last. The nutcracker 6 performances with full symphony orchestra. Jan 09, 2018 the orchestra, warmed up with 31 performances of nutcracker in december, continues with peter ilyich tchaikovsky as the 2018 season opens. Discount to long beach ballet s the nutcracker with full symphony orchestra. Long beach ballets annual nutcracker returning for four. Long beach ballet presents coppelia with full symphony orchestra at the beautiful terrace theater may 2627. Long beach ballet, 1122 e wardlow rd, long beach, ca 2020. New jersey ballets nutcracker enchants youngsters and grownups alike with splendid dancing, a live orchestra, and eyepopping special effects. Choreography by stoner winslett music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. Dec 18, 2019 long beach ballets the nutcracker boasts a full symphony orchestra accompanyment, sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200, pyrotechnics and magic effects, as well as a special. Long beach ballets nutcracker, a thronging cast with live.
The long beach ballet will continue its annual holiday tradition this december with six performances of the nutcracker at the long beach terrace theater on dec. Dec 01, 20 southern californias only nutcracker production with a full symphony orchestra stars so you think you can dance finalist melissa sandvig and seth orza, principal dancer with the pacific northwest ballet. 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. Boasting a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200, this is without a doubt the best production of the nutcracker i have ever seen. Program 1 consists of one of tchaikovskys greatest scores, the sleeping beauty with the marius petipahelgi tomasson choreography.
The long beach ballet is the only company in southern california that performs the nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra. Long beach ballet s the nutcracker annual performance at the terrace theater is over 25 years strong and is internationally known and recognized. For nearly 40 years, people in the orange county, ca, area have enjoyed this fulllife version of the nutcracker. 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. 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 californias only nutcracker production with a full symphony orchestra stars so you think you can dance finalist melissa sandvig and seth orza, principal dancer with the pacific northwest ballet.
This production is one of only two ballet companies in the. The nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. The nutcracker, which has 3 shows remaining december 21 at 2 p. Long beach ballet academy student, stephen kessler will compete at this years usa international ballet competition in jackson, mississippi. The nutcracker ballet fully staged with symphony orchestra. Dec 17, 2017 in that spirit, the long beach ballet engages a full symphony orchestra and boasts that it is one of only two companies that employs two harps to mirror tchaikovskys original sound. New jersey ballet s nutcracker enchants youngsters and grownups alike with splendid dancing, a live orchestra, and eyepopping special effects. The nutcracker symphony 4 coupling adds to the desirabilty of this cd. 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 long beach now in 37th year spectrum news. California ballet is the sole ballet company in residence at the san diego civic and balboa theatres. Long beach ballets 30th anniversary of the nutcracker 1122 e. Jan 04, 2014 the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. In that spirit, the long beach ballet engages a full symphony orchestra and boasts that it is one of only two companies that employs two harps to mirror tchaikovskys original sound. 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, a live horse. Discount to long beach ballets the nutcracker with full. Long beach ballet artistic director david wilcoxs production at the long beach terrace theater features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a. Guest dancers have included gold medalist haiyan wu. The baltimore symphony orchestra is funded in part by the citizens of baltimore county. The nutcracker 36th anniversary of long beach ballets. Long beach ballet wins goldstar national nutcracker award 2019. 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 concluded its season of performances with two programs in the vast spaces of the pasadena civic auditorium.
Tchaikovskys familiar music whisks both clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary journey, from a battle beneath the branches of a. Welcome to the long beach ballet academy, celebrating its 38th anniversary as one of southern californias. Nutcrackers ballets in california throughout the holidays are one of the popular celebrations of christmas. Believe it or not, the long beach ballet is this arts only company in southern california that has a full symphony orchestra and is only one of two. Long beach ballet wins 2019 national nutcracker award. The long beach ballet continues to thrill audiences with their.
Long beach ballets the nutcracker with full symphony orchestra. Dec 05, 20 southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. 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. Artistic director david wilcoxs production at the long beach terrace theater features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a live horse, onstage pyrotechnics, and a cast of more than 200. Artistic director, david wilcox presents an unordinary rendition of the classic tale unlike any other. Long beach ballets the nutcracker boasts a full symphony orchestra accompanyment, sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of more than 200, pyrotechnics and magic effects, as well as a special. This production is one of only two ballet companies in the country that use. 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. 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. Long beach ballet named favorite nutcracker again the hilo. 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. 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 performance sounds exactly as tchaikovsky intended it to sound.