The story of the nutcracker is synonymous with family. The nutcracker tickets at cincinnati music hall cincinnati. Join clara and her nutcracker prince in the holiday classic, the nutcracker presented by frischs big boy. The story is based on the german legend about wilis, women who had been betrayed by their betrothed and died before marrying. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. A new accession to the holdings of cincinnati ballet liblog. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. A new nutcracker, choreographed by ben stevenson of the houston ballet, was added and cincinnati ballet performed every year in knoxville as part of another sistercity arrangement. Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker cincinnati parent. Footage, and le combat 1985 1 20 new orleans tour 1989 1 21 nutcracker. Frischs big boy and cincinnati ballet have a long history of collaborating to present the production, dating back to the first frischs presents the.
Since 1963, cincinnati ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, fulllength ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. He and bff fiona recently took a trip to the new downtown cincinnati kroger to scoop up some mousetraps and cheese. Cincinnati ballet celebrates the 40th anniversary of frischs. From excellence on stage to outreach in local schools and community, cincinnati ballet takes pride in the fact that it is an integral part of the culture of the city. Clara stahlbaum a young girl with an active imagination. Oh, how we cant wait to get back into rehearsal a crowded studio filled with dancers and magic moments. Were celebrating christmas in july with our annual nutcracker savings. Gelfin was promoted to senior soloist in 2017, and principal in 2018.
In 1975, tours were added in ohio, puerto rico, the virgin islands and at new york citys dance festival. Frischs restaurants from cincinnati sponsored the performances and have continued to do so. Cincinnati ballets the nutcracker runs from december 9th through the 18th at the aronoff center for the arts. Cincinnati ballet 1555 central pkwy, cincinnati 45214 rated 4. Artistic director victoria morgans whimsical choreography accompanies tchaikovskys timeless score, performed by. When did the holiday classic known as the nutcracker first come to the stage.
Boyer webb said the children in the cast bond as a family of sorts during the auditions, rehearsals, and. The cincinnati ballet is taking its popular production of the nutcracker on the road. This performance is a mustsee event, replete with dancers of all ages, overthetop costumes, sets, and props. So much history is involved with cincinnati ballet company beyond these highlights. The company was selected to present seven performances this weekend at washington d. Embark on a journey with clara and her nutcracker prince, and follow the snow queen and her king to the land of sweets, where the sugar plum fairy and cavalier are waiting to embrace you with treats and exotic celebrations. Peter mueller photograpy since 1963, cincinnati ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region. Heres a sneak peek of a recent barre class with the new bffs. Balletmets the nutcracker december 28, 2019 ohio theatre act i. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area.
Why the nutcracker isnt the same in every city wvxu. Olivia barcia started her dance training in 2005 at the boca ballet theater. Atlanta ballet is the oldest ballet company in america, the largest selfsupported arts organization in georgia, and the official ballet of georgia. Take advantage of photo opportunities with snow queen and nutcracker 45 minutes prior to matinee performances excludes saturday, december 15 matinee. The nutcracker was choreographed by moscelyne larkin, roman jasinski and frederic franklin. The nutcracker ballet traditional performance balletmet. Thankfully, she has the nutcracker as her ballet teacher. Our upcoming events are listed on the calendar below. The first official auditions were in 1963 at the ymca, where 41 dancers were chosen from the 200 hopefuls. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. From excellence on stage to outreach in local schools and community, the cincinnati ballet takes pride in the fact that it is an integral part of the culture of the city.
The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Feel free to stop by the archives and rare books library to learn more about cincinnati ballet as well as the other collections in our urban studies archive we are located on the 8 th floor of blegen library, open monday through friday, 8. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The nutcracker tickets at cincinnati music hall cincinnati, oh tickets get your tickets now at tickets. This is her second year in the show, so the stakes are high.
As you will see, poodles play a major part in the ballet. The nutcracker was premiered in 1974 at music hall. Cincinnati zoos fiona joins cast of the nutcracker wcpo. Cincinnati ballet honors the long history of classical ballet with this important classical tragedy. This season includes the visually stunning the wizard of oz, the hypnotic bolero, choreographed by artistic director victoria morgan, and 5 world premieres. Rich with history, cincinnati ballet continues to thrill audiences with unparalleled performances. History of cincinnati balletthe cincinnati ballet was chartered as the cincinnati. Flights of imagination in cincinnati ballets nutcracker.
Cincinnati ballets version of the nutcracker is now called frischs presents the nutcracker, because from the very first performance in 1974, cincinnatibased frischs restaurants inc. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius. Marius petipa, chief ballet master of the russian imperial ballet, liked this new story and. Cincinnati ballet official website join us for the 20192020 season. The nutcracker is the beloved holiday story of clara, a little girl who embarks. Witness magic in the making at the nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition that has stood the test of time. Clara, the main character in the story, does more than hope for a big box under the tree. This is the time of year when kids dare to dream big about what wonderful gift may come their way. The nutcracker, one of the most popular ballets of all time, is about the magic and mystery of the holiday season. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.
This year, the nutcracker is planning to set a trap for the mouse king and his minions. This is the one and only time of year you can get this kind of discount on tickets to our most popular and beloved. Cincinnati ballet is thrilled to unveil our 20192020 season. Frischs presents the nutcracker 2015 cincinnati ballet. Atlanta ballets eclectic repertoire spans the history of ballet, highlighted by the most beloved classics and the most inventive originals. Cincinnati ballet downtown cincinnati performing arts. Tregre, an eighthgrader at walnut hills middle school in cincinnati, will be the first black dancer to play clara in all 50 years of the shows holiday history with the cincinnati ballet. David mclain was the artistic director of the ballet at the time, and he was intent on making this performance of the nutcracker intrinsically cincinnati. You can also click on the buttons below to go directly to what interests you. Celebrate the holiday season with clara and her nutcracker prince as they journey to the land of sweets. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Cocreated by gerard charles and robert post, this spellbinding production invites you inside the earnest and imaginative dreams of young clara as she. Most nutcrackers have a short dance called dance of the mirlitons.
Let your imagination transport you to a land of dancing snowflakes and childhood dreams. Ballerina, makes history in local nutcracker performance. Watch as principal dancer melissa gelfin rehearses her role as tinkerbell for our 201820. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Barcia attended douglas anderson school of the arts from 202015. In 1966, the directorship passed on to david mclain. The nutcracker, which premiered in 1974 at music hall. Receive 50 percent off your tickets by using code ncjuly at checkout throughout the month of july. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Get your tickets now for the nutcracker cincinnati ballet.
In 2007, she moved to jacksonville, fl and began training at the florida ballet under the founder and artistic director, mrs. Hoffman published the nutcracker and the mouse king, a scary fairytale intended only for adults. Come and celebrate your holiday season right by picking up your tickets to enjoy the nutcracker while you still can. Christmas in july with balletmets nutcracker balletmet. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. Longtime cincinnati ballet patrons and supporters margaret and michael valentine have committed the largest onetime gift in cincinnati ballet history to name and memorialize the cincinnati ballet. The cincinnati ballet kicked off its run of the nutcracker at the aronoff theater friday night. Fiona did get a little distracted in the produce sectionhippos love that lettuce. Debut performances took place at the university of cincinnatis wilson auditorium in 1964 and 1965.