Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Pnb events the pacific northwest ballet has incredible events promoting arts in the community. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances. I was there the first year pnb started doing this nutcracker in 1983 when i was 3 years old and have been in love with it ever since. About pnb pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. Cheap tickets to all pacific northwest ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest ballet.
Young patrons circle is pacific northwest ballets social and. In the event that a performance is cancelled, pnb will email ticket buyers and post an announcement on the pnb website and social media. For more than 30 years, the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by the author of where the. Based upon the pacific northwest ballets original production.
A lavish, exciting and heartwarming celebration of dance, of music, and of life. The infinite joy of watching childrenand sometimes adultsbewitched by their firstever the nutcracker is priceless. Pnb students audition for final season of iconic nutcracker posted 11. A first and last posted by kaitlin mccarthy its an hour before curtain, and the lobby of mccaw hall is already crowded with families in their finest, excited to see the show that, for many, is synonymous with the holiday season. Dec 30, 20 sendaks distinctive style and rare ability to capture both whimsy and darkness in a way that children can relate to are critical components of pnbs nutcracker. Featuring hugh bigney, vanessa sharp, patricia barker, wade walthall, julie harris. Growing up in seattle, i have seen pacific northwest ballets version of the nutcracker 27 times. And it wasnt because wed miss the spectacle of snow falling on. Pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015. These are dates through december 21, 2018 still available. Pnb shares trade secrets on the role of clara in george balanchines the nutcracker. Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Pacific northwest ballet celebrates three decades of stowell. In honor of the farewell season of pacific northwest ballets stowell and sendak nutcracker, we updated this terrific article about the ballets fascinating history.
We were honored to be asked by the pacific northwest ballet to create an opening video for the new version of the nutcracker by george balanchine and olivia. Sendak, stowell and the history of pnbs unique nutcracker. Ticket sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges. Performances pacific northwest ballet is a company of nearly fifty dancers that presents more than 100 performances each year of fulllength and mixed repertory ballets at marion oliver mccaw hall. For a city with a population notorious for having a lack of traditional religious. Search all pacific northwest ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Under the directorship of kent stowell and francia russell, originally of new york city ballet, 9 it broke away from the opera in 1977 and took its current. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a. Welcome to the pacific northwest ballet press room, an online resource for the media that provides easy access to information about pnb.
Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of pnballet and save up to 50% when making purchase at checkout. We were honored to be asked by the pacific northwest ballet to create an opening video for the new version of the nutcracker by george balanchine featuring original designs by olivia illustrator ian falconer. The swelling of the pnb orchestra as they breathe life into their instruments. This years teentixelegible nutcracker shows are on thursday, december 28th, 2017 at 12. Mccaw hall seating cassandra leasaxton 20200318t11. Join us in 2020 for george balanchines the nutcracker, the pacific northwests favorite holiday tradition. Otto neubert, anne dabrowski and giovanni villalobos are the ballet masters. If you are wanting to go and see the nutcracker here in the northwest, there are a few really great deals on tickets available right now. Pacific northwest ballet tweaks a christmas classic. Season ballet performances at pacific northwest ballet. Journalists are invited to explore the navigation links below to learn more about pnb and its programs.
As pacific northwest ballets nutcracker approaches its final showing after a 31 year run, we go behind the scenes of the seattle classic. Pacific northwest ballet takes a leap with the nutcracker. You can purchase tickets to upcoming performances on their website. You can also find pacific northwest ballet schedule information, price history and seating charts. It will be replaced in 2015 with a new version using george balanchines 1954 choreography and new costumes and sets by ian falconer. All tickets are 100% guaranteed so what are you waiting for. Get 15 pnballet coupon codes and promo codes at couponbirds. If you already have tickets to the pnb nutcracker or wish to select your own seats for this show, there is a reception only registration option.
Nov 27, 2018 now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. Performances pacific northwest ballet is a company of nearly fifty dancers that presents more than 100 performances each year of fulllength and mixed repertory ballets at marion oliver mccaw hall in seattle and on tour. Pacific northwest ballet is delighted to celebrate three decades of kent stowell and maurice sendaks oneofakind nutcracker, the northwests favorite holiday tradition. Pacific northwest ballet is committed to honoring its performance schedule and unless otherwise announced, all performances will continue as planned. Check back often for the best deals on discounted admission prices and group ticket sales. For a city with a population notorious for having a lack of. The thrill of the children both in the audience and on stage is contagious. But the magical dreamscape of the land of the sweets and tchaikovskys captivating score have been spreading holiday cheer to all for over a century, and pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has. The hush of an audience ready to immerse themselves in a candy filled dreamland. It was really good and me and my family enjoyed it but it would have been better if they didnt let small kids in there cause this family with 3 little kids under the age of 7 kept kicking mine and my sisters seats other then that it was good. Feb 12, 2014 pnb to shelve its beloved version of nutcracker in 2015. The hush of an audience ready to immerse themselves in a candy. Few shows in the classic performing arts canon are as widely loved as the nutcracker, and even fewer appeal to both children and parents, seniors and millennials.
Pnbs current nutcracker is still relatively new to the area. Now that weve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of pnbs spanking new custommade production of the nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday traditionand what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. Do you have helpful hints about attending the ballet with children. After 32 years of performing the kent stowellmaurice sendak nutcracker, pnb introduced a new production in 2015. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Provided by pacific northwest ballet how young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker originally published december 14, 2017 at 1. Pnbs nutcracker all year round ballet video ballethub. Pacific northwest ballets production of nutcracker, which opens tomorrow at mccaw hall, is such a venerable holiday tradition for our region that its easy to forget that it was once. The availability of thursday companion tickets is limited to 12 pairs of tickets per thursday evening performance. A tradition since 1983, the nutcracker ball is the annual highlight of the holiday season. We love to go to the smaller performances, too, as weve found that the dancers will often come out. How young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker.
Youre invited to a dynamic season with pnb, packed with cuttingedge premieres and your favorite iconic stories. This is such a wonderful, classic performance to see during the holidays. At pnb, weve been on a mission, to bring you a fine new nutcracker tradition. Mercer street and 3rd avenue north, on the north side of the seattle center. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballets nutcracker or simply nutcracker, is a 1986 american christmas performing arts film produced by pacific northwest ballet in association with hyperion pictures and kushnerlocke, and released theatrically by atlantic releasing corporation. The availability of thursday companion tickets is limited to 12 pairs of tickets per thursday evening. Featuring choreography by george balanchine, tchaikovskys timeless score performed by the pnb orchestra, amazing new sets and costumes by childrens authorillustrator ian falconer olivia the pig, and more than 150 roles, george balanchines the nutcracker is the mustsee event of the holiday season. Nov 17, 2009 the thrill of the children both in the audience and on stage is contagious. Mccaw hall 321 mercer st, seattle, washington 98109 206 774. After saying farewell to its beloved, homegrown nutcracker production, with sets by maurice sendak and choreography by kent stowell, pacific northwest ballet is debuting its new holiday production george balanchines the nutcracker on friday, nov.
Pacific northwest ballet was founded in 1972, after the twomonth residency of first chamber dance company, as part of the seattle opera and named the pacific northwest dance association. Pacific northwest ballet is delighted to celebrate three decades of kent stowell and maurice sendaks one of akind nutcracker, the northwests favorite holiday tradition. This is almost certainly true for tad cook, who has been dancing in pnbs nutcracker since its inception in 1983. Get your pacific northwest ballet tickets from seatgeek. Pnbs the nutcracker returns to delight crowds of all ages. The founding artistic directors of the pacific northwest ballet are kent stowell and francia russell.
Pacific northwest ballet tickets pacific northwest. Pacific northwest ballet pnb is a ballet company based in seattle, washington, in the united states. Dec 06, 2017 the infinite joy of watching childrenand sometimes adultsbewitched by their firstever the nutcracker is priceless. The colorful holiday classic is finally brought to the big screen, designed by famed childrens story author and artist maurice sendak, and written for the first time to be as close as possible to the original story. George balanchines the nutcracker with sets and costumes by ian falconer. It is said to have the highest per capita attendance in the united states, with 11,000 subscribers in 2004. Thinking about checking out pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker for the. Recorded at the meany theatre on the uw campus in 1986. Its an hour before curtain, and the lobby of mccaw hall is already crowded with families in their finest, excited to see the show that, for many, is synonymous with the holiday season. Dec 14, 2017 provided by pacific northwest ballet how young ballerinas become clara in the nutcracker originally published december 14, 2017 at 1. Nutcracker tickets at pacific northwest ballet in seattle.
Pacific northwest ballet celebrates three decades of. Pnb ticket sales are available in person only, 90 minutes before curtain. It is a film adaptation of the ballet the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich. Seatgeek aggregates millions of tickets from all over the web so you can be sure youre finding the right seat at the right price. In july 2005, peter boal became artistic director, succeeding kent stowell and francia russell, artistic directors since 1977. Pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker, designed by illustrator ian falconer with choreography by george balanchine, is brighter and lighter, with a dazzling glass star by dale chihuly. For more than 20 years, the pacific northwest ballets performance of nutcracker has been the christmas family event to attend in the northwest. Balanchines the nutcracker promises the magic that makes. The seattle times come see the magical production of pacific northwest ballets nutcracker. The 2014 holiday staging of the maurice sendakkent stowell nutcracker will be its last, pnb announced wednesday. Allegations of russian collusion may have put a spotlight on divisions in the political arena, but theres at least one stage where russia and the us seem to be in step. How to use pacific northwest ballet coupons sign up for the pacific northwest ballet email list to have promotional offers and coupons sent to your inbox as they become available. When pacific northwest ballet pnb announced its adieu to the kent stowellmaurice sendak version of the nutcracker last year, many of usand by us i mean those rare individuals who have lived in seattle for more than a few yearsreacted with a plaintive groan or a whiny, toddleresque chorus of noooo.
Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet. Youth is the name of the game in pnbs nutcracker by r. Youll experience all of this before the dancing even starts. Pacific northwest ballet presents the final season ofstowellsendaknutcrackermusic. The curtain rises on pnbs new nutcracker on november 27. Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. Dec 23, 2014 for more than 30 years, the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker has used sets and costumes designed by the author of where the wild things are. In seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches. Join the columbus community and balletmets dancers for this sparkling evening of elegant dining catered by cameron mitchell and a joyful party featuring the mojo flo band. Peter boal is the current artistic director, and ellen walker is the executive director. Dec 06, 2014 behind the scenes at pnb s nutcracker. In seattle, maurice sendaks wild nutcracker reaches its.