The house s fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. Images by roger wood show nureyev as the prince with merle park as clara, alongside photographs of the divertissements. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the. In 1919, choreographer alexander gorsky staged a production which eliminated the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier and gave their dances to clara and the nutcracker prince, who were played by adults. A native of michigan, conors plays have been produced by numerous companies throughout his home state, including tipping point.
A hoffmanns dark and bizarre story of the nutcracker and the mouse king, the ballet we know and love today has become a cornerstone of the christmas holiday tradition. The house theatre of chicago is a 501c3 notforprofit organization and is proud to present original plays and immersive events in service of its mission to unite chicago in the spirit of community. The childrens roles are played by adults in adolescentlooking wigs. Family friend, uncle drosselmeier, a renowned craftsman, gives claire a nutcracker at the familys christmas party. The nutcracker delights a full house at the downey theater. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the rat king and save her family. Masha manages to deal the crown prince a blow to the head with her own shoe, taking advantage of the height of her perch.
House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite, the. Nov 25, 2018 overview balletmets production back by popular demand. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. Sparkling snow, charming characters, and wonderful surprises come to life as clara and her nutcracker prince travel through the luminous land of the sugar plum fairy. Upon giving her the nutcracker, drosselmeier tells her a story about how the nutcracker came to be the prince of the. Hoffmanns dreamlike novella, the nutcracker brings to life a cast of enchanted characters, from the evil mouse king to the charming nutcracker prince. Hoffmans classic story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. What an enchanting evening, i would definitely recommend this as a. The nutcracker leads the tin soldiers in the attack. The nutcracker fights with the crown prince one on one. The nutcracker leads the soldiers into battle to fight the evil mouse king, who is soon slain by the nutcracker with maries help. The house theatre of chicago is a 501c3 notforprofit organization and is proud to present original plays and immersive events in service of its mission to unite chicago in the spirit of community through amazing feats of storytelling. Nutcracker matinees feature familyfriendly activities before each show.
Its christmas eve in berlin 1892 and the festivities are in. I have seen several interpretations of the nutcracker since then, and this one still stands as the best of the lot. Created by jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell, and tommy rapley, the house version imagines a family broken apart by grief and. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker is the true harbinger of the holidays. Nov 28, 2018 primo nut the grandest local nutcracker of them all, from texas ballet theater, is quite the spectacle at winspear opera house. Dec 17, 2015 in 1968, rudolf nureyev created a new, dramatic version of the nutcracker, in which the story is told through claras eyes. The nutcracker was a christmas gift from her strange and mysterious godfather. The nutcracker christmas stories pinkfong story time for children duration. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the. This production is filmed live in london and rebroadcast internationally to select screens. Nov 29, 2019 airi igarashi as marie is a beautifully confident dancer, gallantly partnered by vitor luiz as the nutcracker prince choreography is by yuri possokhov. The nutcracker prince is an enjoyable experience for me and i think this would be recommended to nutcracker fans as not only one of the best christmas films of all time, but one of the best.
Elaine fifield as the sugar plum fairy and david blair as the nutcracker prince in sadlers wells theatre ballet second company. The houses fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. What an enchanting evening, i would definitely recommend this as a sophisticated date, or magical family day evening out. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. Christmas isnt complete until youve experienced the magic of northern ballets the nutcracker share in claras adventures as she is swept away by her nutcracker prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Nov 20, 2019 ten years have passed since the house theatre of chicago first presented their original, contemporary version of e. Upon the mouse kings defeat, the ancient curse is lifted and the nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince. Petersburg, russia commissioned peter ilyich tchaikovsky to write a one act opera. The nutcracker, this most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family, begins as night falls on christmas eve.
Artreach is a great source for material for teachers. Old testament prince of egypt the entire movie for children in english toons for kids. Tchaikovskys score to transport you to a land of dreams. In this interpretation, claras nutcracker prince is the spirit of her hero and older brother fritz, recently killed while serving his country in the. Dec 15, 2015 subtlety and alertness francesca hayward as clara and alexander campbell as the nutcracker prince at the royal opera house, london.
Luckily, the house theatres annual production of the nutcracker, currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, had enough cheer and. The nonprofit southern california dance theatre gave its nutcracker ballet performance saturday night to a full house at the downey theatre. Experience the most magical christmas tradition of the season as clara and her nutcracker prince travel throughout a winter wonderland to meet the sugar. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing. Just for kicks dance studio presents the nutcracker. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. Hoffmann story that begat the tchaikovsky ballet, but this rendition is created by house theatre members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. Christmas isnt complete until youve experienced the magic of northern ballets the nutcracker share in claras adventures as she is swept away by her nutcracker prince into an. Claras nutcracker prince is the spirit of her hero and older brother fritz, recently killed while serving his. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. Where to see the nutcracker this holiday season todaytix insider. Patricia barker played clara in the fantasy sequences, and vanessa sharp played her in the christmas party scene.
The timeless story of clara, who is whisked away on a magical adventure by her nutcracker prince, is set to tchaikovskys glorious score and features stunning costumes and sumptuous sets. The nutcracker prince tells of claire, the young girl of an upperclass rural german speaking home in which country the story takes place is never made clear. Subtlety and alertness francesca hayward as clara and alexander campbell as the nutcracker prince at the royal opera house, london. Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of the. Great evening at the royal opera house, we attending the nutcracker prince set to tchaikovskys score. Drosselmeyer turns masha and the nutcracker into a beautiful prince and. The nutcracker prince 1990 1h 15min animation, adventure, family 23 november 1990 canada an adaption of the classic tale of a girls dreams turned reality when her new toy turns out to be.
Each year pasadena dance theatre presents the nutcracker at the historic san gabriel mission playhouse. The mouse king has been defeated and disappears together with his troops. Primo nut the grandest local nutcracker of them all, from texas ballet theater, is quite the spectacle at winspear opera house. The idea to make this a movie rather than a live stage piece kind of. The nutcracker prince is a 1990 canadian animated fantasy film produced by lacewood productions and released by warner bros. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. Marie and the prince celebrate and dance together before they travel into a magical forest. The atlanta ballets production of the holiday classic, now at. The nutcracker prince christmas play for kids to perform. Christmas comes but once a year, and it brings with it performances of the nutcracker, which always spread christmas cheer. Whenever theatergoers hear that iconic title, forever associated with christmas, they envision fairies and a toy that comes to life to bravely battle a.
This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry. The holiday season is a time typically associated with giving, but the house theatres adaptation of the nutcracker stands out by being a musical about loss. In 1990, a canadian animated version, the nutcracker prince, starring the voices of kiefer sutherland, megan follows, and peter otoole, among others, was released. As punishment for his good deed, the mouse queen managed to transform hans into a nutcracker prince of the dolls before her death. The american ballet theatre, performing at the metropolitan opera house, new york city, june 1983, led by mikhail baryshnikov, present cervantes story about the adventures of the knight of. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original song, and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hopea fun outing fit for the whole. Kevin stangler the house theatre of chicago performing. A young girls love brought life to her favorite gift, a nutcracker. A native of michigan, conors plays have been produced by numerous companies throughout his home state, including tipping point theatre, fancy pants theater, western michigan university, and at the renegade theatre festival. The nutcracker is a cantmiss holiday tradition for your whole family. The wounded prince accepts defeat, gallantly saluting masha. Jul 08, 20 great evening at the royal opera house, we attending the nutcracker prince set to tchaikovskys score.
French writer alexander dumas rewrote the story in 1847. The nutcracker delights a full house at the downey. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. The film was based on the story the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. This one also used tchaikovskys music, but was actually a straightforward fulllength animated cartoon, not a ballet film. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life claras christmas eve dream of a dashing nutcracker prince, a devious mouse king and an ethereal sugar plum fairy. Hoffmann story that begat the tchaikovsky ballet, but this rendition is created by house theatre members jake. Conor mcshane is a chicagobased playwright, actor, and musician. Dec 23, 2019 the nutcracker delights a full house at the downey theater a troop of dancing partygoers, mice, soldiers, and snowflakes, a galumphing bear and a woundup mechanical doll filled the stage at the downey theatre and won the hearts of the audience. Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box.
Historic photos of the nutcracker royal opera house. Create everlasting memories for you and yours with the magical return of the nutcracker. She immediately cheers up when the eccentric uncle drosselmeier arrives at their home with special gifts. Jan 15, 2014 the nutcracker prince 1990 mrnostalgic85. The house theatre of chicago offers a balletfree version, complete with. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a. Dec 01, 2019 balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. Overview balletmets production back by popular demand. Nutcracker matinees feature familyfriendly activities. Just for kicks dance studio presents the nutcracker friday, december 15, 2017 doors 5. Victor smirnovgolovanovs original interpretation of the nutcracker has an innovative freshness. Overcoming her fear, she throws her slipper at the mouse king at a decisive point in the battle, thus saving the nutcracker.
To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score. Slip away into the warm drawing room of the silberhaus family and watch as claras surroundings transform before your eyes. Harry houdini death hilmar, the nutcracker fritz 2012, and girls vs. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e.
Hoffmann and also influenced by its ballet adaptation the nutcracker. At last the nutcracker prince defeats the rat king freeing the house from his tyranny. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy chicago. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. Nov 10, 2017 the house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. Toy drive with cots coalition on temporary read more. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime. Upon giving her the nutcracker, drosselmeier tells her a story about. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living.
The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as complimentary read more. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Moscow city ballet makes its debut at storyhouse with two stunning ballets, each presented in classic russian style with full orchestra victor smirnov. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the christmas tree and all the presents beneath. In a later performance, nureyev and antoinette sibley wait backstage with anthony dowell as the prince. The house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. Join clara and her nutcracker prince on a captivating adventure through a magical winter wonderland. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite, the nutcracker. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker.