This north coast tradition features a 50piece orchestra with a 12 voice choir and score by tchaikovsky. The american ballet theater version of the tchaikovsky classic, a 1977 studio rendition directed by tony charmoli, has become a holiday perennial on pbs stations and home video. Little ballet theater presents the nutcracker seaside oregon. Right now goldstar has discount tickets available to the nutcracker by the oregon ballet theatre at the keller auditorium in portland. Eugene ballets nutcracker celebrate your holiday season with a marvelous journey to eugene ballets the nutcracker.
The company performs an annual fiveprogram season at the portland center for the performing arts and conducts regional and national tours. Oregon ballet theatre tickets oregon ballet theatre. Obt s annual performance of the nutcracker has brought joy to the holidays for 18 years. Designed for both the serious and recreational dancer, the curriculum ballet program is for anyone who wishes to pursue studies in classical ballet. Oregon ballet theatre presents george balanchines the nutcracker. Join marie and her charming prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land all to the music of tchaikovskys brilliant score. Tchaikovsky, niel deponte, oregon ballet theatre orchestra. Portland studio 0720 s bancroft street portland or, 97239 503. Students receive exemplary training from our worldclass faculty, emphasizing pure classical technique. Buy oregon ballet theatre tickets from the official site. With entries by your favorite dancers and the occasional staff update, its everything you need to be inside obt. George balanchines the nutcracker oregon ballet theatre by. In addition, all profits from the performance are donated to marion polk food share. Bring your family and be whisked away with clara to the kingdom of snow and the land of sweets.
Search all oregon ballet theatre events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Any of the stuff that was in it that was questionable is gone, says obt rehearsal director lisa. Ages 10 14 this program introduces young dancers to the principles of ballet and helps children decide if ballet is right for them. If you have questions regarding your oregon ballet ticket order, or if you would prefer to order by phone, please contact us at. Prepare to witness impressive and inspiring dancing. Find other oregon ballet theatre dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. Theres a joyful magic at every performance as hundreds of aspiring young dancers join the company on stage, while the sugar plum fairy transports all to the snow kingdom and the land of the sweets. George balanchines the nutcracker at the keller auditorium in portland on friday 11th december 2020. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker has become an integral part of the christmas season all around the globe.
Starting as a momparent volunteer lisa graduated to oba parttime staff helper in the fall of 2008. Oregon ballet theatre obt is a ballet company in portland, oregon, united states. The little ballet theater presents the nutcracker, december 3rd and 4th. About obt2 oregon ballet theatre school portland, oregon. This experience is enhanced by invaluable opportunities to perform in fully staged productions at the keller auditorium alongside the. Oregon ballet theatre tickets oregon ballet theatre tickets the oregon ballet theatre is considered a gem that enriches the portland community through beautiful, exhilarating and athletic dance. By attending the theater, our audiences get to see a live story unfold in front of them, and be at an event in which the crowd creates a show which is completely unique. The nutcracker at the keller auditorium, portland, or.
If you have sent in your audition materials and have not heard back, we thank you for your patience, you will get a response by read more. She has attended summer intensives at american ballet theatre, boston ballet school, central pennsylvania youth ballet, balletmet, and oregon ballet theatre. She came to oba in january of 2005 after her oldest child just turned 4. Clips of oregon ballet theatre performing george balanchines the.
Please join us for our 35th annual production of the nutcracker in 2020 get into the spirit of the holidays with the nutcracker. Nonprofit scholarship foundation 501c3 the nutcracker december 7th and 8th, 2019. Check back often for backstage stories, photos, event announcements and special ticket offers. Vivid seats is a licensed oregon ballet ticket marketplace.
Oregon ballet theatre is supported in part by an award from the national endowment for the arts. Auditions applications for the 2021 season are now longer being accepted. American ballet academy was founded in salem, oregon by rick van winkle in 1991. See the christmas tree glowing and growing on stage and 150 pounds of snow falling. Featuring additional music from swan lake,the sleeping beauty,and other tchaikovsky works. Nutcracker santa cruz santa cruz city ballet presents. December 7 26, 2019 keller auditorium 222 sw clay street, portland, oregon 97201. Cheap tickets to all oregon ballet theatre shows are available on cheaptickets. It has always encouraged working to ones potential in a loving, fostering environment. George balanchines the nutcracker oregon ballet theatre. Dancer auditions for oregon ballet theatre s 202021 season march 8, 2020 in new york auditions are by invitation only.
The official training ground of oregon ballet theatre, located on the south waterfront in portland, oregon. Tickets for the 45th annual production of the nutcracker are. This year the oregon ballet theatres muchloved christmas production of the nutcracker features the full oregon ballet theatre orchestra performing live for ten performances. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in oregon.
Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. This amazing ballet company is located in the city of portland within the us state of oregon and is nationally as well as internationally renowned as an excellent ballet company. Eugene ballet provides quality professional dance performances and innovative educational services to a broadbased audience in oregon and throughout the western united states. Oregon ballet theatre receives support from the oregon arts commission, a state agency funded by the state of oregon and the national endowment for the arts. Start by finding your event on the oregon ballet theatre 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. Its a favorite of parents who want to give their kids the gift of cultureand with good reason.
Eugene ballets nutcracker at the elsinore theatre salem or. She studied from 20152017 in the professional division at pnb, where she performed corps roles such as snow, flowers, and hot chocolate in george balanchines the nutcracker. It is celebrating its 30th anniversary this 201920 ballet season thanks to a merger between the pacific ballet theatre and ballet oregon. Some years, i even went twice, going with my husband and then. Oregon ballet theatre is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Share eugene ballets holiday tradition with your family as you celebrate the season and make memories at the nutcracker with orchestra next theres a joyful magic at every performance as hundreds of aspiring young dancers join the company on stage, while the sugar plum fairy transports all to the snow kingdom and the land of the sweets. Oregon ballet theatre is opening the curtain on a new era for george balanchines the nutcracker. Discount tickets to the nutcracker oregon ballet theater. There are select dates available for shows from december 10 to december 26th, 2016. Get your tickets for a night of unforgettable theatrical magic as oregon ballet theatre lights up center stage in portland, or. Obt2 is composed of talented dancers, who perform alongside the dancers of oregon ballet theatre in their large productions. Eight of the 19 matinee and evening performances will feature the oregon ballet theatre orchestra. Youll be sure to leave the theater with visions of sugar plum dancing in your head. Oregon ballet theatres annual performance of george balanchines the nutcracker has brought joy to the holidays for 18 years. It was featured in the octobernovember 2007 issue of pointe magazine, with principal dancer kathi martuza on the cover. Online at through at the liberty theater box office or by phone or drop in at the liberty theater wednesdays through saturday 2.
Each year, the magic of the dancingdelicate beauty, powerful athleticism, whimsical charmcombines with the classic strains of tchaikovskys music to beckon young and old alike to the theater for an evening of adventure, mystery, and. Oregon nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Nwdt is committed to making dance accessible for all by providing quality productions at affordable ticket rates, while creating opportunities for young emerging artists to share the gift of dance and the performing arts with the community through outreach and educational programs. View full sizecourtesy of obtfor the better part of the last 20 years, i have gone to see the nutcracker during the holiday season.
Oregon ballet theater presents george balanchines the. Obts season would not be complete without portlands favorite holiday tradition, the 17th annual production of george balanchine s the nutcracker. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Lisas ballet education started at oregon ballet academy. I almost surprised myself with how much i enjoyed oregon ballet theatres recent presentation of its production of george balanchines the nutcracker, and this got me thinking what makes a ballet good or great. December 9, 2017 evening george balanchines the nutcracker dean speer. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Obt is the largest professional ballet company in oregon, employing 200 people, and attracting artists from around the globe. Clips of oregon ballet theatre performing george balanchines the nutcracker choreographed by george balanchine the george. Oregon ballet theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. Front row also provides event schedules, concert tour news, concert tour dates, and oregon ballet theatre box office information. Little ballet theatre maddox dance studio warrenton. Vivid seats is a leading source for affordable dance tickets and ballet tickets. Theyre one of only a handful of theaters in the country with the rights to produce balanchines version of the holiday classic.
The performance includes beautiful dancing, colorful costumes, professional scenery, and tchaikovskys enchanting christmas score. Every december, students of american ballet academy present a childrens nutcracker at the historic elsinore theatre. Roasting chestnuts on an open fire saturday evening, december 12th, 2015 keller auditorium, portland, oregon dean speer as we were indulging in and enjoying the wonderful aroma of chestnuts being roasted in the foyer of the theatre prior to the show, linda besant, oregon ballet theatres official historian and sometime grandmother in nutcracker, as with. Oregon ballet theatre keller auditorium portland, or. Lisa morgan, a native of eugene, is a wife and stayathome mom of three. We have tickets to meet every budget for the oregon ballet theatre schedule. Oregon ballet theatre the nutcracker is a special performance of the nutcracker by the oregon ballet theatre. Oregon ballet tickets oregon ballet theater tickets. On the cusp of a professional career, these dancers will perform classical, romantic, neoclassical and contemporary styles on this tour stop. Buy tickets online now or find out more with portland. Eugene ballet has set a high standard in the performing arts, differentiating itself among dance companies in the west and nationwide with its ability to present. Discount tickets to the nutcracker by oregon ballet. So if you get chance, come and see the amazing oregon ballet theatre.
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