Ballet theatre of scranton the nutcracker ballet ballet theatre of scranton will present their 44th annual free performances of the nutcracker in conjunction with goodwill industries of nepa on dec. Spectators travel for annual nutcracker performance. Dec 20, 2012 ballet theatre of scranton s nutcracker. Wnep tv16 exclusive television media sponsor for ballet theatre of scranton s 41st consecutive, annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet. Ballet theatre of scranton the oldest and most respected. Ballet theatre of scranton will present their 44th annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet in conjunction with goodwill industries of.
Ballet theatre of scranton and marywood u to present free. Ballet theatre of scrantons 44th annual performances of the nutcracker. Friday, july 24th arts alive junior musical theater performance presented by the ballet theatre of scranton. Ballet theater of scranton helped shape me into the performer i am today and im forever grateful. Nov 30, 2018 the nutcracker ballet, at marywood university ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present their 43rd annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2. Ballet theatre of scranton the nutcracker ballet in. Dec 27, 2019 ballet theatre of scranton opened its annual free presentation of the nutcracker thursday at the theater at north, 1539 n. Ballet theatre of scranton presents free performance of. Ballet theatre of scrantons performances of the nutcracker are moving to the theater at north. The scranton civic ballet company is a nonprofit organization focused on dance education and performance. Nutcracker ticket information ballet theatre of scranton. A holiday classic, reimagined berks ballet theatre. Dec 02, 2015 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present their 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on dec.
Oct 21, 2011 the ballet theatre of scranton presents the 37th annual performance of classic holiday ballet the nutcracker december 2628. Michael mcilwee, american musical and dramatic academy, new york city it is always a joy to work with the students at ballet theatre of scranton. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. This free performance is a true gift to our community. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings magazine. Dance event in scranton, pa by ballet theatre of scranton and the theater at north on thursday, december 26 2019 with 892 people interested. Saturday, july 25th and sunday, july 26th carbondale dance academy annual dance recitals. A copy of the official registration and financial information for pennsylvania ballet may be obtained from the pennsylvania department of state by calling 1. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. In 1976 ballet theatre of scrantons artistic director, the late constance. After 43 years, the ballet theatre of scranton s holiday performance of the nutcracker will no longer be at marywood university. While there is no charge, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public, on a first.
Ballet theatre of scranton, a not for profit taxexempt organization, was founded in 1958 by the late constance reynolds, joanne d. The nutcracker ballet 2017 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university present the 42nd annual free performances of the nutcracker dec. Ballet theatre of scranton performing arts 310 penn ave. Read about the show and how you can help support the ballet. December 2019 with full orchestra and chorus for waltz of the snowflakes. Marywood university, ballet theatre of scranton to present.
To provide the finest dance education and production, and to work with nationalinternational choreographers and artists. The senior company is at the forefront in presenting fulllength classical ballet with an extensive repertoire of work. The scranton area is so lucky to have such a wonderful school for dance under the direction of joanne arduino. Nutcracker opens at theater at north the timestribune. Each holiday season, the community flocks to marywood universitys sette laverhetta center for the performing arts to watch the companys free performance of the nutcracker. Ballet theatre of scrantons 43rd annual performances of. Free performances of the nutcracker coming to marywood. The ballet moved its performances to tomball high school in 1998 and a few years later, vittum said, hrb held its first fulllength production of the nutcracker. All eyes in the soldout crowd were glued to the stage for ballet theatre of scranton s production of the nutcracker, a longstanding postchristmas tradition. Ballet theater of scranton and marywood university present the 43rd annual free performance of the nutcracker december 26, 27 and 28 at. Ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university have maintained the performances offered to the public at no charge through the dedication.
Ballet theatre of scranton will move its annual holiday gift of the nutcracker to its new home at the theater at north this december. The nutcracker ballet eight performances approximate audience of 10,000 persons 150 member performers inservice program for area elementary thru high school teachers. Ballet theatre of scrantons production of the nutcrack er has been cited by dance magazine as t he only ballet of its kind presented free of charge to the public i n the united states. Baker hall, zoellner arts center, lehigh university, 420 e. The mission of the catskill ballet theatre company is to provide the residents and visitors to the hudson valley classical ballet performances, while.
Local productions of nutcracker ballet gearing up for. The nutcracker scranton tickets buy the nutcracker theatre. Established over 40 years ago, the catskill ballet theatre company is a notforprofit organization providing cultural enrichment within the hudson valley through the art of classical ballet. This is a full production ballet with guest artists from leading companies and a cast of eighty children, semiprofessional and professional dancers. The scranton civic ballet company was founded in 1978 by helen m. Dec 26, 2014 the ballet theatre of scranton s nutcracker performances are free to the public. A few highlights of ballet theatre of scrantons nutcracker gift are toys coming to life, snow falling on dancing snowflakes, a traveling angel who transports clara and her prince on their magical journey, and a 20 foot growing christmas tree. Ballet theatre of scranton the nutcracker ballet in scranton, pa. Clarks summit residents kylie patrick and lily pavuk pose in their costumes for the ballet theatre of scranton and marywood universitys 42nd annual production of the nutcracker. Nov 19, 2017 celia eagen in ballet theatre of scranton s recreation of the rockettes parade of the wooden soldiers. Ballet theatre of scranton will present its 44th annual free performances of the nutcracker in conjunction with goodwill industries of nepa at 2 and 7.
The ballet theatre of scranton presents the 37th annual performance of classic holiday ballet the nutcracker december 2628. Scranton the ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present their 40th annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet at 2 and 7. Come hear the sights and sounds of the season with the accompaniment of the wonderful, reading pops orchestra. Tickets to their annual production of the nutcracker are complimentary, but are first come, first serve at the marywood university theater box office 2 hrs prior. It is the companys mission to educate our members and the public in the art of dance while bringing the talents of wellknown artists, choreographers, and master teachers into northeast pennsylvania for the benefit of our students as. Free tickets are available to the general public 2 hours prior to the specific performance at the theater at north box. Ballet theatre of scranton will present their 44th annual free performances of the nutcracker in conjunction with goodwill industries of nepa on dec. Although it premiered in saint petersburgs mariinsky theatre on december 18, 1892, composer pyotr tchaikovskys the nutcracker wouldnt become the dependably magical holidayseason reaffirmation of christmas joy we know and love until decades later. The new york city ballet gave its first annual performance of george balanchine s staging of the nutcracker in 1954. Performed at the scranton santa parade on november 18, 2017. Ballet theatre of scranton and marywood u to present free performances of the nutcracker. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker facebook.
Dress rehearsal performance of the russian dance, with megan as the lead. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Volunteer donate tickets 310 penn avenue scranton, pa 18503 570 3472867. For more than 60 years, the ballet theatre of scranton has brought bigcity productions to nepas stages. Ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university present the 43rd annual free performances of the nutcracker dec. Since 1982, frank ohmans new york dance theatre, together with the ohman school of ballet, has presented the full length nutcracker story ballet every december. Pennsylvanianutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Dec 05, 2019 there will be several nutcracker options the weekend of friday, dec. The settings and costuming added to the overall effect. Ballet theatre of scranton presents annual nutcracker ballet. Free tickets are available to the general public 2 hours prior to the specific performance at the theater at north box office at 1539 north main. Julio laegira, a ballet teacher at scranton civic ballet company has been doing ballet for the past 25 years all around the world and loves sharing his knowledge with the younger generation. This original scranton production has been presented for 44 years free of charge to the community and has been enjoyed by over 350,000 people to date. Dec 09, 2015 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p.
Ballet theatre of scranton northeastern pennsylvanias oldest existing performing organization includes a senior, apprentice, and childrens company under the artistic direction of joanne d. To buy the nutcracker tickets for sale in scranton, pa at discounted prices, choose from the the nutcracker in scranton, pa schedule and dates below. General public free tickets are available 2 hours prior to each. After 43 years, the ballet theatre of scrantons holiday performance of the nutcracker will no longer be at marywood university. For more than 60 years, the ballet theatre of scranton has brought bigcity. Ballet theatre of scranton scranton, united states. Berks ballet theatre is no stranger to creating works that excite, now in its 43rd year, the story of the nutcracker reaches new heights. Ballet theatre of scranton performs the nutcracker at marywood. Dec 12, 2019 ballet theatre of scranton will present their 44th annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet in conjunction with goodwill industries of nepa on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p. After 43 years, the ballet theatre of scrantons holiday performance of the nutcracker will no longer be at marywood. Ballet theatre of scranton parade of the wooden soldiers 2017. Ballet theatre of scranton 310 penn ave, scranton, pennsylvania 18503 rated. Stub offers cheap the nutcracker in scranton, pa tickets for 2020 the nutcracker events along with the nutcracker cost information. Houston repertoire ballet prepares for 21st annual.
Scranton civic ballet company presents the nutcracker. Dec 14, 2019 michigan ballet theatre will present the nutcracker december 14 and december 15 in 2019. Ballet theatre of scrantonto present the nucracker. Scranton civic ballet company kicks off its run of performances under the artistic direction of helen gaus and assistant director julio alegria on friday, dec. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others.
Free tickets are available to the public two hours prior to. Beginning in the 1960s, the tradition of performing the complete ballet at christmas eventually spread to the rest of the united states. The nutcracker ballet, at marywood university ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present their 42nd annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2. This production is given as a gift to the nepa community annually by the ballet theatre of scranton. The ballet theater of scranton company performed phantom of the opera ballet superbly. Ballet theatre of scranton will present its 44th annual free performances of the nutcracker in conjunction with goodwill industries of northeast pennsylvania from dec. Ive had the opportunity to learn from many industry professionals and she has remained one of the most influential.