Fairfax symphony orchestra presents tchaikovskys the. Hylton performing arts center hylton performing arts center expandcollapse global navigation learn more mason arts at home brings you livestreamed performances, releases of previously recorded content, as well as interactive activities from across the college of visual and performing arts. George mason university center for the arts concert hall. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. The washington ballet, special events internship arts. 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. Grownups and children will delight in seeing the mice and soldiers in battle before clara continues into the snow kingdom and the land of the. George mason center for the arts, 4373 mason pond dr, fairfax, va online. With the fall semester nearing its conclusion and the holidays ramping up, the mason community has a variety of entertainment options available on our campuses. Center for the arts center for the arts expandcollapse global navigation learn more mason arts at home brings you livestreamed performances, releases of previously recorded content, as well as interactive activities from across the college of visual and performing arts. George balanchine revitalized the then 75year old ballet scored by tchaikovsky in the late 1960s. The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. Center for the arts concert hall save 15% on tickets with code mason. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker.
George mason universitys center for the arts concert hall. The nutcracker with the fairfax balletgeorge mason universitys. Balletnova center for dance will be bringing a newly enhanced production of its version of the nutcracker to falls church audiences for the first time this holiday season. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in fairfax. Elina miettinen, american ballet theatre sean stewart. Hoffmanns tale, the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816. A cherished holiday tradition perfect for the entire family.
Tickets center for the arts george mason university. Performances of the nutcracker will take place at the george mason high school theatre 7124 leesburg pike, falls church. Heres everywhere to see the nutcracker in nova this year. Join us for the nutcracker a family holiday favorite.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in fairfax, va. The moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at george mason. The nutcracker with the fairfax symphony orchestra and fairfax ballet. Fairfax symphony orchestra and fairfax ballet present the nutcracker at george mason university, center for the arts 4373 mason pond drive, fairfax. As the holiday season approaches, so does the rich pageantry of manassas ballet theatres the nutcracker. The saddest thing about the the great russian nutcracker performance wednesday at george mason university wasnt the ironic name, or the sparsely sold.
Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in fairfax. George mason university nutcracker george mason university. Join various members of the creative team and cast in this facebook. Enter the world of george balanchines the nutcracker, featuring the new york city ballet, and let this allnew movie version of a timeless yuletide fantasy, narrated ny academy awardr winner kevin kline, draw you under its spell. A magic prince, a dreamy young girl, a mysterious old man and a christmas tree that grows sky high. Enter an imaginary realm with this deal to see the moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the george mason university center for the arts concert hall on wednesday, december 19, at 7. Anchored by the dancers of mbt, northern virginias largest professional ballet company, the story of clara and her nutcracker prince comes alive with the. Being much more familiar with the ballet, i found this version entertaining and helpful in understanding the ballet. Christmas comes but once a year, and for lovers of festive tales and seasonal charm, christmas 2018 will be extra special as the royal new zealand ballet stages their first national tour of the nutcracker since 2010. The nutcracker with the fairfax ballet featuring elina miettinen, american ballet theatre sean stewart, american ballet theatre sunday, december 16 at 4 p. Orchestra virginia opera rags shen yun performing arts the pillowman mason dance company moscow ballets great russian nutcracker dido and aeneas cirque mei big river. Treat the entire family to this holiday classic in a wonderful collaboration between the fairfax symphony and the fairfax balleta rare nutcracker treat featuring principal dancers from american ballet theatre in nyc, with tchaikovskys beautiful score performed live by the fairfax symphony. Kickoff the holiday season with the fairfax ballet companys performance of the nutcracker, a stunning presentation of tchaikovskys opulent holiday masterpiece.
The nutcracker begins in a familiar setting that turns into a vivid fantasy land, just like that dream where you show up at work and theyve put in some pretty nice new carpeting. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies. A select choral ensemble at george mason university, the university singers are dedicated to the performance of advanced vocal chamber music ranging from. George mason westside studio of performing arts, under the direction of sheila bailey, has enjoyed putting on the annual production of the nutcracker ballet for 27 christmas seasons in southern utah. Enter an imaginary realm with this deal to see the moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker at the george mason university center for the arts concert hall on wednesday, december 19, at 7. Sure to captivate all ages, this treasured production from your national ballet company makes a special christmas gift for the whole family. December 16th at george mason universitywith the fairfax symphony orchestra to purchase symphony nutcracker tickets, click here. Masons international student clubs present dances from around the world in this colorful and lively competition.
The nutcrackerhylton performing arts center theatre in dc. The moscow ballets the great russian nutcracker at. George mason university hosts the moscow ballet for two performances featuring over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds. The moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker played on december 18 and 19, 2014 at george mason universitys center for the arts4373 mason pond drive, in fairfax, va. Celebrate this christmas with the experience taking north america by storm. The moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at george. Hoffmann nutcracker tale in the perfect format for middle grade readers.
So, i enticed my seventy yearold ladyfriend to join me at the center for the arts at george mason university in determining whether or not the. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, and fun. The george mason university center for the arts concert hall in fairfax will host. The fairfax ballet company is the oldest preprofessional dance company in northern virginia, offering area dancers and guest. Mbts nutcracker is a classic, family version that is annually the best attende d performing arts production in northern virginia. Where and when the nutcracker presented by the fairfax symphony orchestra and the fairfax ballet at george mason university, center for the arts, 4400 university drive, fairfax. Work behind the scenes in special events at the washington ballet. Peterson has performed in michael vernons the nutcracker, george balanchines elegies, serenade,and divertimento no. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to. Events include performances by mason students, as well as by professional companies at mason venues.
Get discount moscow ballets great russian nutcracker tickets for george mason universitys center for the arts washington, d. Mikhail baryshnikovs production is the most famous television version, although it too originated onstage. Experience this timeless holiday classic with the fairfax symphony and the fairfax ballet a holiday tradition your family will always cherish. Mason bassett is a sophomore at indiana university from bryan, ohio. The musical rags had its debut at george mason university in fall 2019, when a group of young actors, faculty members, and alumni worked directly with the original librettist, tommy thompson, and reimagined this old musical anew. The writing was spoton with vivid descriptions and characterization. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in virginia.
The nutcracker with the fairfax ballet and elina miettinen and sean stewart of. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker act ii land of peace and harmony 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. Choreographer george balanchines production of tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker has become the most famous stage production of the ballet performed in the u. Moscow ballet performs great russian nutcracker on december 10 and 11 in fairfax at george mason universitys center for the arts.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker washington, d. Since opening its doors in 1990, the george mason university center for the arts concert hall has played a key role in bringing culture and the arts to northern virginia and the greater washington dc metro area. From the birthplace of tchaikovsky himself comes the great russian nutcracker, courtesy of the moscow ballet. Dance company the fairfax ballet company united states.
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