A list of which ballet companies are offering digital streams of, A Look at All the Masked Men and Christines in, The Best Broadway Bernie Sanders Memes from the Inauguration, Look Back at Sierra Boggess, Tituss Burgess, Sherie Rene Scott, and More in. Cobble Hill Ballet in Brooklyn and Maryland Youth Ballet in Bethesda are two schools doing this—filming small groups of socially-distanced, masked dancers performing excerpts from The Nutcracker and editing the clips together. For professional ballet companies, The Nutcracker is a bonafide cash cow. ((SL Advertiser)) American Ballet Theatre and LG Electronics team for The Nutcracker! Sign up for exclusive discounts and save up to 50% on tickets! EDMONDS — Olympic Ballet Theatre had to cancel this year’s production of “The Nutcracker” because of COVID-19, but you can still watch the Christmas ballet from the comfort of … The short film will include newly recorded excerpts of classic Nutcracker dances and will be narrated in both English and Spanish. So without live performances, ballet companies have scrambled to find creative ways to continue monetizing their most valuable asset. No COVID-era version of The Nutcracker will ever compare to the joy of attending a live performance, with family and friends in high spirits, and warm hot cocoa at intermission. In honor of American Ballet Theatre's favorite annual holiday tradition that would have began on December 11, one of the company's Stage Managers, Danielle … So without live performances, ballet companies have scrambled to find creative ways to continue monetizing their most valuable asset. In the United States, a … This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of our time, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre. This holiday season New York City Ballet and Marquee TV brought viewers around the world the opportunity to revel in the magic of NYCB’s acclaimed production of the beloved masterpiece George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® in a special streaming event that was available from December 11, 2020 through January 3, 2021 on Marquee TV. NYCB has also made their production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker available on Marquee TV with a subscription, and NYCB principal dancer Ashley Bouder appeared as the Sugarplum Fairy in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. NYCB had an evening with Sotheby’s featuring new choreography inspired by The Nutcracker, which is also now available on YouTube. Which means that in 2020, preserving some semblance of this tradition is a financial necessity as much as it is a nostalgic one. Filmmaker Lance Glenn has enhanced the fresh, lively, and thoroughly entertaining production with close-ups and alternate angles that heighten the on-screen impact of this Omaha company’s performance. While the central story remains the same, new interpretations and iterations continue to evolve throughout the years, like the 2016 version Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon choreographed for the Joffrey Ballet—the creation of which was the subject of PBS' documentary Making a New American Nutcracker. The result is “A Night at the Ballet,” a free streaming event that premieres Thursday and was produced by Live Arts Global, founded by Hamrick and her partners, Christine Shevchenko (a principal dancer at ABT) and Joanna DeFelice. While many companies are just hoping for the best during this economically excruciating season, ballet schools have a more sentimental void to fill. In a survey conducted in 2018, Dance/USA found that Nutcracker ticket sales account for 48 percent of surveyed companies’ overall season revenues. The Washington Ballet will be presenting a virtual version of The Nutcracker that they’re calling Clara’s Christmas Eve Dream, to be streamed on Marquee TV. By Kerri Kearse, Talaura Harms | 01/22/2021, Theatre Twitter had a little fun "casting" the senator in. “A Night at the Ballet,” is a free streaming event that premieres on Thursday. Featuring principal dancers Isabella Boyleston and James Whiteside performing Alexei Ratmansky’s choreography, the performance can be streamed on YouTube. From Seattle to Atlanta, Milwaukee to Moscow, we compiled a list of ballet companies that are offering streaming versions of The Nutcracker in lieu of live stage performances… 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. As a result, you can support The New York City Ballet and enjoy Balanchine's The Nutcracker all at the same time by purchasing a ticket to a streamed performance. From Seattle to Atlanta, Milwaukee to Moscow, we compiled a list of ballet companies that are offering streaming versions of The Nutcracker in lieu of live stage performances. The Nutcracker tries to help her but is carried away by the mice. Available December 17–December 27. For more information, go to abt.org, or lg.com. . WASHINGTON, Dec. 21—Half of the American dance world seemed to be gathered at the Kennedy Center here tonight for the world premiere of Mikhail Baryshnikov's staging of “The Nutcracker… New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The result is “A Night at the Ballet,” a free streaming event that premieres Thursday and was produced by Live Arts Global, founded by Hamrick and her partners, Christine Shevchenko (a principal dancer at ABT) and Joanna DeFelice. ABT is headquartered in New York City and annually tours the U.S. and around the world. American Ballet Theatre The New York-based ballet company usually performs its grand version of “The Nutcracker” in Orange County, but this year it released a 10-minute video version (that maybe also doubles as a commercial for LG Signature Oled 8 K? Get the latest in Arts, Entertainment and Innovation delivered to your inbox daily. Two of the country’s biggest companies, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and New York City Ballet (NYCB), have made partnerships with sponsor companies to present short Nutcracker excerpts. ABT teamed up with LG Signature to film an 8K Ultra HD performance of the Sugarplum and Cavalier pas de deux in the High Line Hotel. Pennsylvania Youth Ballet/Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley will stream its annual "The Nutcracker at Zoellner" performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Nutcracker Join us in Costa Mesa, California for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season: American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Free streaming event A Night at the Ballet, which premieres on Thursday, features classical ballet favourites from Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker and more by … The Nutcracker ballet, famously choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to the music of Tchaikovsky, was an instant success when it first premiered in St. Petersburg on December 18, 1892. But that doesn’t mean that dance companies around the country will let this season pass sugarplum-less (for their sake, as much as ours). With December comes beloved holiday traditions, like yule logs, peppermint-flavored treats, and retellings of a story featuring a young girl, some mice, and a small toy nutcracker. Dec. 4, 2020 This holiday season, American Ballet Theatre will premiere a special presentation of The Nutcracker with a filmed performance of … And perhaps because of the enchanting music, or the Christmas tree that magically grows to be larger than life, or maybe because of the dancing sweets that twirl deliciously on their toes, the tradition has remained alive. The musical celebrates its anniversary January 10. While many companies are just hoping for the best during this economically excruciating season, ballet schools have a more sentimental void to fill. Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to the music of Tchaikovsky, was an instant success when it first premiered in St. Petersburg on December 18, 1892. The television adaptation of the Baryshnikov production. Not quite the same rush as going on stage in costume for the first time, but hopefully some unique memories will still be made and cherished with these pared down experiences. Commercial collaborations like these definitely keep a company’s name relevant, and certainly help cushion the year’s financial disaster, but many companies are still relying on individual virtual ticket sales for income. It’s an early introduction to performance and a rare opportunity to learn what it feels like to be in a professional production. This year, many ballet companies have had to cancel their productions to comply with COVID-19 regulations, but as the saying goes: "The show must go on!". The Tony nominee celebrates his birthday January 11. It’s a hard experience to replicate for excited coming-of-age dancers. Drosselmeyer appears just in time to catch Clara as she faints from fright. Copyright 1991-2020 © Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. Click here for tickets and info, Carolina BalletThe NutrcrackerDecember 25Airing on WRALClick here for tickets and info, Charlottesville BalletThe Nutcracker: On DemandDecember 20–27Click here for tickets and info, Chattanooga BalletThe NutcrackerDecember 19–25Airing on WTCI – Chattanooga’s Public TelevisionClick here for tickets and info, Cincinnati BalletThe Nutcracker at Home presented by Frisch’s Big BoyNo run date announced yetClick here for tickets and info, City Ballet of San DiegoA Masquerade NutcrackerDecember 18–January 3Click here for tickets and info, Colorado BalletThe NutcrackerNovember 26–December 24Airing on Rocky Mountain PBSClick here for tickets and info, The Dubuque City Youth Ballet The Nutcracker Ballet December 10–13, 17–20Click here for tickets and info, Fort Wayne BalletVirtual Production of The NutcrackerDecember 4–13Click here for tickets and info, Grand Rapids BalletThe Nutcracker ExperienceDecember 18–27Click here for tickets and info, Houston BalletNutcracker SweetsDecember 15–January 8Click here for tickets and info, Lexington Ballet Company2020 Nutcracker ReimaginedAvailable beginning December 1Click here for tickets and info, Louisville BalletThe Brown-Forman Nutcracker OnlineDecember 7–15Click here for tickets and info, Mid-Columbia BalletClara's Tri-Cities Nutcracker DreamAvailable beginning December 11Click here for tickets and info, Milwaukee BalletThe Nutcracker: Short & SweetAvailable beginning December 12Plus: The Nutcracker: Making The Magic will feature interviews about how The Nutcracker is brought to life each year.Click here for tickets and info, Moscow BalletGreat Russian NutcrackerDecember 19–29Click here for tickets and info, Magic City NutcrackerMagic City NutcrackerDecember 4Plus: Watch the trailer hereClick here for tickets and info, Nashville BalletNashville’s NutcrackerDecember 18, with additional airings December 24–25Airing on CBS NewsChannel 5Click here for tickets and info, Nevada Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker: Home for the HolidaysDecember 1, 8, 15Plus: Special commentary, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and an inside look at iconic scenes from the show.Click here for tickets and info, New Jersey BalletNutcrackerDecember 2–30Plus: Rarely seen footage, interviews from current and former dancers, and excerpts from the production.Click here for tickets and info, New York City BalletGeorge Balanchine's The NutcrackerDecember 11–January 3Click here for tickets and info, Oregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker RompDecember 19Plus: Options to pre-order special holiday themed food and drink, and Nutcracker gifts from OBT, all to enjoy while watching a special video with Nutcracker memories, performance highlights, surprise guests, and a visit by the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Land of Sweets.Click here for tickets and info, Oklahoma City BalletVirtually Nuts: A Video on Demand ExperienceDecember 15–December 31Plus: Behind-the-scenes footage, dancer interviews, and fun bonus features.Click here for tickets and info, Pacific Northwest BalletGeorge Balanchine’s The NutcrackerDecember 18–December 26 (Streaming available beginning December 11 for Digital Performance Plus ticket buyers)Click here for tickets and info, Pennsylvania BalletGeorge Balanchine’s The NutcrackerDecember 16–25Click here for tickets and info, Pittsburgh Ballet TheatreFireside NutcrackerDecember 17–31Click here for tickets and info, Portland BalletA Victorian NutcrackerDecember 12Click here for tickets and info, Richmond BalletThe NutcrackerDecember 11–26Plus: Packages that include Nutcracker gift boxes, ‘Behind the Curtain’ videos, and video messages from characters from the Kingdom of Sweets.Click here for tickets and info, Rochester BalletThe NutcrackerNovember 26–December 24Click here for tickets and info, San Francisco BalletNutcracker OnlineNovember 27–December 31Plus: Take a virtual tour of the War Memorial Opera House, send downloadable holiday snaps to friends and family, learn steps from the ballet, and visit the online Holiday Shop.Click here for tickets and info, St. Louis BalletNutcracker ExtravaganzaDecember 12–23Plus: Behind-the-scenes interviews Click here for tickets and info, Tallahassee BalletThe NutcrackerThanksgiving Week–December 31Click here for tickets and info, Texas Ballet TheaterThe NutcrackerDecember 14–26Plus: Each ticket includes access to a brand-new version of The Nutty NutcrackerClick here for tickets and info, University of North Carolina School of the ArtsThe NutcrackerOpening Night Scholarship Benefit and world premiere December 12, on-demand access begins December 17, VIP access begins December 7Plus: Special VIP Experience Packages that include holiday treats, “Nutcracker” coloring sheets and a “Nutcracker”-themed gift.Click here for tickets and info, The Washington BalletThe Nutcracker Virtual ExperienceNo run date announced yetPlus: The Nutcracker Tea Party At Home on December 6 at 3PM ET on Washington Ballet's YouTube, featuring guest performances, interactive activities, the story of The Washington Ballet’s unique production of The Nutcracker, and behind the scenes interviews.Click here for tickets and info. And perhaps because of the enchanting music, or the Christmas tree that magically grows to be larger than life, or maybe because of the dancing sweets that twirl deliciously on their toes, the tradition has remained alive. The Washington Ballet will be presenting a virtual version of The Nutcracker that they’re calling Clara’s Christmas Eve Dream, to be streamed on Marquee TV. Like us on … As she recovers, Clara sees her house change all around her. Despite their canceled season, American Ballet Theatre stars James Whiteside and Isabella Boylston deliver a dose of holiday cheer in a high-tech excerpt of The Nutcracker. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Disable on Observer.com. Photo by Erin Baiano; copyright © The George Balanchine Trust, New York City Ballet. American Midwest Ballet, “Nutcracker,” Dec. 12-25 American Midwest Ballet’s new Nutcracker Home Cinema Edition is more than just a video. But The Nutcracker will survive COVID, and ultimately ballet companies and schools will too. Other companies have taken more creative approaches. It's a favorite of parents who want to give their kids the gift of culture--and with good reason. The Christmas tree grows large and wondrous. With theaters closed around the country since March, COVID-19 has made live performances of. Companies like, to be streamed on Marquee TV. Brooklyn Ballet will be performing their unique version of The Nutcracker directly from their studios, with audiences able to watch through windows from the street (free to the public). But after well over a century of seasonal performances, ballet dancers and audiences, like much of the world, find themselves facing an unprecedented disruption of tradition. The Grand Pas de Deux excerpt from Alexei Ratmansky’s The Nutcracker that American Ballet Theatre traditionally performs at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in California, is a special filming sponsored by LG. Flip through the official digital Playbill for this event helmed by Lucy Moss. So for now, we spend a year waiting, watching twirling candy canes and toy soldiers fighting evil mice from our TVs or perhaps even outdoors, and maybe feel grateful to have any semblance of tradition in a year with so little of it left. The Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles was lucky enough to have Netflix recently release a wonderful documentary of their Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. Which means that in 2020, preserving some semblance of this tradition is a financial necessity as much as it is a nostalgic one. Megan Fairchild, center, as the Dewdrop in New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The streaming event starred Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, Ashley Park, and more Broadway favorites. Emerald Ballet Theatre in Bellevue is offering a digital version of “The Nutcracker,” recorded during a 2019 company performance, from Dec. 11-13, as well as other Nutcracker … Directed by Tony Charmoli. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King and featuring a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, has become a Christmas classic across the globe. ). ABT OffStage: A 2020 Virtual Season. This production will be televised on Fairfax County Government Channel 1016 (Cox in HD), Channel 16 (Verizon/Comcast) and streamed beginning December 5 through December 27, every Friday at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. You can also watch anytime through March 1st by clicking video-on-demand. The family-friendly musical about the son of Poseidon played Broadway in 2019. American Ballet Theatre will present a full season of programming to viewers and fans around the world with American Ballet Theatre OffStage: A 2020 Virtual Season. Jefferson Mays Acts the Dickens Out of ‘A Christmas Carol’, The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia. We get it: you like to have control of your own internet experience. American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and dedicated to preserving and extending the great legacy of classical dance. ((SL Advertiser)) American Ballet Theatre and LG Electronics team for The Nutcracker! Below are steps you can take in order to whitelist Observer.com on your browser: Click the AdBlock button on your browser and select Don't run on pages on this domain. The former ballerina at American Ballet Theatre — she retired in 2019 after 15 years in the company — has spent most of the year in Europe with her partner, Mick Jagger, and their 4-year-old son, Devereaux. Broadway for All leads a conversation with the show's creative team January 14. Not quite the same rush as going on stage in costume for the first time, but hopefully some unique memories will still be made and cherished with these pared down experiences. Many schools are creating small “movies” of Nutcracker performances. Featuring principal dancers Isabella Boyleston and James Whiteside performing Alexei Ratmansky’s choreography, the performance can be, Commercial collaborations like these definitely keep a company’s name relevant, and certainly help cushion the year’s financial disaster, but many companies are still relying on individual virtual ticket sales for income. The Nutcracker … Atlanta BalletThe Nutcracker 2020 ExperienceNovember 26–December 27Plus: 30 Days of Free Nutcracker Content on Atlanta Ballet’s social media channelsClick here for tickets and info, Ballet 5:8Beyond the NutcrackerAvailable beginning December 11Click here for tickets and info, Ballet ArizonaNutcracker SuiteDecember 12 and 19 (video on demand for 24 hours after purchased)Plus: Capture the Magic at Home package features a Nutcracker ornament, a pair of autographed Ballet Arizona pointe shoes, and more.Click here for tickets and info, Ballet ArkansasThe Magic of the Nutcracker - Virtual ExperienceDecember 18Plus: Will feature interviews with artistic staff, past performers, and current company members.Click here for tickets and info, Ballet AustinThe Nutcracker: Home for the HolidaysDecember 12–January 1Plus: Daily programming with special bonus material, interviews, featurettes, dance lessons, and more.Click here for tickets and info, BalletCollectiveThe Nutcracker at Wethersfield December 23–26Click here for tickets and info, Ballet MemphisNutcracker: A Gift from Ballet MemphisDecember 11–23Airing on local Memphis TV stations Click here for tickets and info, BalletMetA Nutcracker HolidayDecember 5–27Plus: A behind-the-scene peeks at the rehearsal process, self-guided scavenger hunt, and more.Click here for tickets and info, Ballet Vero BeachNutcracker on the Indian RiverDecember 23 (tentative)Click here for tickets and info, Ballet WestThe NutcrackerDecember 24, 25, and January 1Airing on KSL 5 TVClick here for tickets and info, Boston BalletThe NutcrackerNovember 28 - December 25Plus: Tune in to BB@yourhome: The Gift, a program featuring new works choreographed by seven Boston Ballet dancers set to Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite. is a bonafide cash cow. The Nutcracker, adapted from E.T.A. With theaters closed around the country since March, COVID-19 has made live performances of The Nutcracker a risky endeavor. In a survey conducted in 2018, ticket sales account for 48 percent of surveyed companies’ overall season revenues. Enter Melanie Hamrick. But after well over a century of seasonal performances, ballet dancers and audiences, like much of the world, find themselves facing an unprecedented disruption of tradition. The Nutcracker heroically summons the toy soldiers to help fend off the scurrying mice. Ruben Santiago-Hudson will direct the Manhattan Theatre Club production; the company has also tapped Joshua Harmon for an Off-Broadway world premiere. ABT and LG Signature are bringing the Nutcracker to your living room this season. Photo by Erin Baiano; copyright © The George Balanchine Trust, New York City Ballet. The short film will include newly recorded excerpts of classic. With Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Alexander Minz, Gayle Young. The Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles was lucky enough to have Netflix recently release a wonderful documentary of their. The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia is compiling past recordings from Nutcrackers over the years and making it available online with the purchase of a ticket. Photo by Erin Baiano; copyright © The George Balanchine Trust, New York City Ballet. ABT teamed up with LG Signature to film an 8K Ultra HD performance of the Sugarplum and Cavalier pas de deux in the High Line Hotel. Two of the country’s biggest companies, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and New York City Ballet (NYCB), have made partnerships with sponsor companies to present short Nutcracker excerpts. But advertising revenue helps support our journalism. American Ballet Theatre to Premiere Highlights of The Nutcracker, Friday, December 4 at 6 P.M. on YouTube, IGTV, and LG Times Square Billboard Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside to Perform the Pas De Deux and Variations for Clara and The Prince, Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky For many young dancers, The Nutcracker is their first time on stage. This holiday season, American Ballet Theatre will premiere a special presentation of The Nutcracker with a filmed performance of the Grand Pas de Deux for Clara and The Prince on Friday, December 4 at 6pm ET on American B allet Theatre’s YouTube Channel, IGTV, and on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts website, Facebook, and Instagram. For more information, go to abt.org, or lg.com. For many young dancers, over the years and making it available online with the purchase of a ticket. Miami City Ballet will actually be doing a brief run of live outdoors performances to a socially distanced audience. You can also get a behind-the-scenes look at Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker with the Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker documentary on Netflix. Watch ‘The Nutcracker’ in 8K this Holiday Season LG Signature and the American Ballet Theatre have collaborated to bring holiday tradition, ‘The Nutcracker,’ to you in 8k! Take note of the additional virtual experiences from select companies so you can truly feel as if you are being whisked away to the Land of the Sweets. Travel with curious Clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with … Companies like Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet and Houston Ballet are selling tickets to access a stream of recorded past performances. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Enabled on this site. SEE ALSO: Jefferson Mays Acts the Dickens Out of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Listen to “Balancing the Scales” from writers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. 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