The richmond ballet s 2015 16 season opens this fall with beloved favorites as well as world premieres and highly regarded pieces, including one thats not been seen in its entirety in. Carpenter theatre richmond ballet sign up for email alerts from richmondballet. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Join clara as she revels in the joy of christmas eve, bravely witnesses a battle beneath the branches of a mystical christmas tree, and journeys through a winter white forest to the delectable kingdom of sweets. Drosselmeyer, the mysterious toymaker, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift a wooden nutcracker doll. Join us at the dominion energy center december 1423, 2018. Dec 14, 2017 the nutcracker on opening night was something to behold.
Richmonds nutcracker production models a movement toward inclusivity. Richmond ballet richmond although we are in the 21st century, when i watched giselle, i felt like i had traveled back in time to the 19th century. New sets and costumes take center stage for the nutcracker. The nutcracker in richmond stoner winslett s the nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters including an elegant swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. She is now the ballet s public relations and content manager, formerly a dancer in the ballet company. The 2015 canadian television film the curse of clara. Choreography by stoner winslett music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky. Weve seen the nutcracker many times and, the richmond ballet is always our favorite. From the opening notes of tchaikovskys famous overture, audiences are whisked into the warm, candlelit drawing room of the silberhaus family, buzzing with celebrations of christmas. Ballet resource and volunteer organization school of richmond ballet richmond ballet, the state ballet of virginia. Do you wonder how the moscow ballet dancers celebrate christmas and new years eve. The nutcracker, presented by the richmond ballet and richmond symphony, runs through dec. Insiders passport is proud to bring you a sneak peak at the nutcracker. Have a look at one of richmond s favorite holiday traditions.
Five 5 winners will receive a pair of vouchers to see the richmond ballet s production of the nutcracker with the richmond symphony, dec. In 2012 richmond ballet made its international debut when they traveled to london where they performed in the linbury theatre at the royal opera house. This year, returning to the newlyrenovated carpenter theatre at richmond centerstage, the nutcracker. Richmond ballet brings back favorites, adds new work for. One dog caught valerie tellmannhennings eye during a 2015 pupcracker show in richmond. Christopher alan mcdaniel is a 2015 vcu graduate with his bachelors in english and. The trip marked the ballet s first journey to asia, and the organizations second international tour. Richmond ballet s mission is to awaken and uplift the human spirit. Dec, 2006 the nutcracker, presented by the richmond ballet and richmond symphony, runs through dec. Malones leap into the studio happened inadvertently, with a shove from a high school friend recruiting boys for the nutcracker party scene.
Fanxchanges thirdparty sellers list and sell the tickets. The wonder and magic of the season are set to come alive once again with sugarplums, chocolates, marzipan, coffee and tea, a. A magical swan sleigh, patient ed gliding across the stage. Nov 27, 2017 the nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters including an elegant swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. In his 2011 article on american productions of tchaikovsky s the nutcracker, the new york. For tickets, visit, call 1 800 5143849 or stop by the box office at 407 e.
The russian calendar places christmas almost a week after the. Dance ballet tickets for vienna, austria and international. Richmond theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. With extravagant costumes and detailed set design, richmond ballets rendition of the nutcracker is iconic. Swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. Mar 15, 2016 richmond ballets studio two opens tonight, with a world premiere by the mexicanborn edgar zendejas as well as stoner winsletts 2004 work, echoing past. As an mim teaching instructor, malone shared his knowledge and joy of dance with fourth graders in local elementary schools, cultivating. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. At carpenter center theater at richmond centerstage.
The nutcracker winslett tchaikovsky the nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters including an elegant swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. The program reached 19 schools in the greater richmond area including hopewell, all six charlottesville city. Performing arts calendar full of holiday shows, including. Richmond ballet in the nutcracker ballet video ballethub. Lauren fagone was a professional dancer with richmond ballet from 2001 2015, performing leading roles in works that span the spectrum of classical and contemporary ballet. Dec 1423, at the carpenter theatre at richmond centerstage. Richmond ballet offers a 15% overall discount to its season ticket holders, who also enjoy first priority in purchasing additional seats if needed. In may 2015, richmond ballet, the state ballet of virginia, performed at the 15th annual meet in beijing arts festival in beijing, china at the national centre for the performing arts. In 2015 richmond ballet embarked on a tour of china. 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.
Richmond ballet returned to the joyce theater in april 2007 as part of a tribute to american master choreographer john butler, and again in 2010. To the delight of the familys young daughter, clara, dr. The dancer have fantastic skills and, the personality of all the players comes through. Please click in this link and watch more live performances of richmond ballet. Introducing the official cookie of team nutcracker. Holiday events continue in full force this weekend with elf the musical, the nutcracker, tacky lights run, james river parade of lights and court end christmas. Performed by richmond ballet and presented by the virgini.
Richmond ballets the nutcracker dominion energy center. After the conclusion of her performing career, fagone became chief concept officer of the barre boutique where she codified a technique founded in her extensive knowledge of. Nov 11, 2009 insiders passport is proud to bring you a sneak peak at the nutcracker. Introduced dance, movement, choreography and performance to nearly 2,000 students 63% of whom are from lowincome families through minds in motion.
Richmond ballet presents the nutcracker in norfolk and richmond. The wonder and magic of the season are set to come alive once again with sugarplums, chocolates, marzipan, coffee and tea, a dancing bear, lifelike dolls, and. With extravagant costumes and detailed set design, richmond ballet s rendition of the nutcracker is iconic. The wonder and magic of the season are set to come alive once again with sugarplums, chocolates, marzipan, coffee and tea, a dancing bear. Richmond, va 23219 directions the nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters including an elegant swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. Richmond ballet company dancer cody beaton as the butterfly and dressed in a new costume in richmond ballet the nutcracker. The concert ballet of virginia, the states oldest continually operating ballet company, presents the full length version of the nutcracker during the 2015 holiday season. Neither groupon nor fanxchange owns the tickets to this event or sets ticket prices. Debuting on december 11, viagra the productions opening night at the. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in virginia. Richmond ballet s newest fulllength production refuses to be any one thing. Ballethub videos richmond ballet in the nutcracker. Danced 16 seasons as company member with the richmond ballet. Richmond ballets mission is to awaken and uplift the human.
Performed by richmond ballet and presented by the virginia arts festival. The colonial singers of williamsburg, lobby concerts. When it comes to razzle dazzle nutcracker ballets, the richmond ballet, virginias professional dance company, knows how to deliver the goods. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through fanxchange. My sis, niece and i go every year to see the nutcracker presented by richmond ballet and as usual it was awesome. After spending one year as an apprentice, two in the second company and one year in the professional company, malone stepped off the stage in 2015 and into richmond ballets outreach program, minds in motion. Richmond ballet shows include a midsummer nights dream, the nutcracker and more. Richmond ballet presents the nutcracker sevenvenues. Apr 29, 2016 virginia ballet company and school ballet nutcracker december 27 29, 2015 video created by. Richmond ballet has some of the best shows in richmond. Backstage at george balanchines the nutcracker with kelly ripa. The richmond ballet, named the state ballet of virginia in 1990 by then governor douglas. This former richmond ballet dancer is now a police officer. The nutcracker featuring the richmond ballet and virginia symphony.
Stoner winsletts the nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters including an elegant swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. Virginia ballet company and school ballet nutcracker december 27 29, 2015 video created by. We talk to director of costumes emily deangelis about what its like to keep everyone clothed. Carpenter theatre at richmond centerstage richmond. Heralded as perfect by the new york times, stoner winsletts production of the nutcracker returns by popular demand to chrysler hall as one of the highlights of our 2016 holiday season. Tchaikovskys familiar music whisks both clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary journey, from a battle beneath the branches of a. This season marks artistic director stoner winsletts 40 th time staging her continually evolving, acclaimed version of the nutcracker. On this thursday night at the richmond ballet she is looking for. The duke dancers looked like real dukes and the wilis could not have looked any more than the wilis i had imagined. Heralded as perfect by the new york times, stoner winsletts the nutcracker returns to chrysler hall for the 6th consecutive year.
It also offers some benefits to its flex patrons, who receive a 15% discount on tickets to performances after the first three attended, as well as the advanced opportunity to purchase additional. Richmond ballets mission is to awaken and uplift the human spirit. Tchaikovskys brilliant ballet score comes to life for this magical collaboration between the virginia symphony orchestra and richmond ballet. Richmond ballet not only enriches the lives of virginians through the art of dance but also helps to ensure that richmond has a vibrant cultural community. Studio two june 9 14, 2020 rescheduled performance dates. The wonder and magic of the season are set to come alive once again with sugarplums, chocolates, marzipan, coffee and tea. Richmond ballets nutcracker richly done daily press. Malone in his role as a teaching artist with richmond ballet s mim program. Pups ready to steal the show at richmond ballets the. A holiday tale, based on an autobiographical short story by onetime canadian ballet student vickie fagan, centres on a young ballet student preparing to dance the role of clara in a production of the nutcracker.
The nutcracker richmond ballet tickets event dates. To celebrate, i sat back and let other people talk to each other while i took notes. Richmond ballet is one of the best shows in richmond. Phillip has made guest performances including with the richmond ballet. A timeless family classic, the nutcracker, returns in december to enchant audiences with all of its splendor and beauty. The nutcracker on opening night was something to behold. The nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters including an elegant swan sleighall added to the 2015 production of the richmond ballet holiday classic. In his 2011 article on american productions of tchaikovskys the nutcracker, the new york. Virginia nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Chasing clara arts and culture style weekly richmond. The requirement to be in the local production was taking one ballet class a week, and malone showed a natural affinity for movement and. Ballet master malcolm burn, who staged the richmond ballet s sleeping beauty, works with dancers maggie small and mate szentes during rehearsal of the ballet friday, january 12, 2018. Tchaikovskys brilliant ballet score comes to life for this magical collaboration between richmond ballet, the state ballet of virginia, and the virginia symphony orchestra.
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