The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet duration. Houston ballet s performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Emily bowen, one of the houston ballets most prized performers, has proudly danced. Its the second time a houston nutcracker prince has gone down in recent memory. Ben stevensons version of the nutcracker makes its final bow with the houston ballet as it returns for its final. Houston ballet first presented the nutcracker as a fledgling company in 1972, borrowing boston ballet s sets and costumes for six performances at jones hall. Enter your email address to follow en pointe with houston ballet and receive notifications of new posts by email. Houston ballet the nutcracker october tv spot youtube. Ben stevensons nutcracker still warms the heart houston chronicle. Houston ballet nutcracker market 1 nrg park, houston, texas 77054 rated 4. Please click in this link and watch more live performances of houston ballet. Once you have filled out the ticket order form, you will either receive an invoice or be placed on the waiting list.
Experience the finale season of ben stevensons the nutcracker. Houston ballet keeps old characters fresh in final shows of an old chestnut. This is the last year the houston ballet will perform ben stevensons version of the nutcracker, which has a houston holiday staple for 28. The ballet is based on the classic french fairytale by charles perrault. Aljona savchenko and bruno massot ger gold medal pairs free skating pyeongchang 2018 duration. Due to availability, the nutcracker student matinees have limited seating. Desember 11, 2015 we went to wortham theater center houston, texas to watch nutcracker ballet. Houston ballet principal dancer connor walsh, always an audience favorite, is out for the rest of the holiday season after injuring an ankle during the premiere performance of stanton welchs new nutcracker last week. During his final series of barrel turns big, circling jumps that take the body almost horizontal walsh landed badly and tore up an.
World premiere of houston ballet s, the nutcracker duration. Currently reading houston ballet s 201920 season will honor 50 years of dance. Thank you for your interest in houston ballet s student matinee performances. The snow scene of houston ballets the nutcracker is unforgettable with more than 30. Be on the look out for the finale of this threepart blog series here at en. Houston ballet generally recommends that children be at least two years of age to attend a performance. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement. Promo codes offer access to special offers or otherwise restricted seating. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second.
But individual maturity levels vary, and parents know their childs level of maturity best. The golden anniversary will be reflected in every performance during. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the seminal sugar plum solo variation in stanton welchs production of the nutcracker. In 2015, she was named program manager for the education and community engagement department with houston ballet. Houston ballet presents nutcracker for final year this. Stevensons beloved production after 29 years and will premiere its new version of the nutcracker by mr. End of an era we take a closer look at the talented young dancer who captivated audiences in her decadelong run as clara in the nutcracker by megha tejpal 1117 2015 at 8.
Houston ballet, operated by houston ballet foundation, is the fourthlargest professional ballet. Houston ballet artistic director, stanton welch am, announces the companys 201920 season, celebrating 50 years of creativity. The finale season of stevensons the nutcracker continues through. Houston ballet announces its 50th anniversary season.
In 2016, artistic director stanton welch will premiere a new production of the nutcracker, featuring allnew choreography and new. Join clara on her unforgettable journey as she travels to the land of snow and the kingdom of sweets, and marvel as the sugar plum fairy and the nutcracker. Houston ballet the nutcracker 2015 tv spot youtube. The houston ballet presents stanton welchs the nutcracker, making its triumphant return to the wortham for the holiday season. Dance talk attendees may receive 1hour of ceu credit for each dance talk attended. Hb at home stay connected with our dancers and staff from home visit. Getting here nutcracker market contact information statement of privacy. Stanton welchs opulent new production promises everything you love about the nutcracker, brighter and more splendid than ever. Houston ballet will present its lavish production of the tchaikovsky holiday mainstay at. The nutcracker has been saved, but its going for a ride. In celebration of his 80th birthday, houston ballet revived artistic director emeritus ben stevensons spectacular staging of the sleeping beauty for the 2015 16 season. Houston ballets 201920 season will honor 50 years of. Discovering stanton welchs the nutcracker part 2 of 3 en. In this, the most traditional tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and.
Houston ballet mines its homegrown repertoire next season to pay homage to its 50th anniversary. Learn more about the houston ballet s stage and the artists behind them. Chandeliers, tiaras, and glitz were a hit at the 2015 nutcracker market putting. Story ballets, such at the nutcracker, are an excellent introduction for children. Houston ballets logo for the nutcracker recieves a new look. Or call 72272787 a wonderful ballet for the entire family, the nutcracker is the. This season, houston ballet bids farewell to ben stevensons. Kidfriendly holiday shows in houston 111219 by rachael cherry the holiday season is full of our favorite shows with beautiful dances and songs we all know and love to sing. The sleeping beauty launched stevensons career as a choreographer in london in 1967.
Ballet austins dancers and artistic staff help maintain the excellence and faithful stewardship of dance, by creating, nurturing, and sharing in the joy of it. That same year, houston ballet performed frederic franklin s nutcracker for six postchristmas. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the. Houston ballet will give 34 performances of ben stevensons version of the nutcracker, to a live orchestra, in the brown theater at wortham theater center in downtown houston, november 27 december 27, 2015. Houston ballet s new nutcracker loses a star dancer. They are usually limited time offers distributed by houston ballet. Houston ballet dancers say goodbye to ben stevensons the. Set to south american folk songs recorded by intiillimani, ghost dances premiered in 1981 by ballet rambert in england. Houston ballet will give 34 performances of ben stevenson s version of the nutcracker, to a live orchestra, in the brown theater at wortham theater center in downtown houston. The grand finale heralded stantons spectacular new production of this holiday. In this, the most traditional tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and where the magic happens. Always an audience favorite, houston ballets nutcracker season wouldnt. Houston ballets new nutcracker loses a star dancer. Once you get over the shock and, of course, the sadness of seeing the.
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