Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. More than cast members pirouette across a wintry stage to recreate the classic, fantastical childrens ballet tale that has drawn soldout crowds for the last 12 years to the coral springs arts center. Green bay nutcracker ballet green bay events calendar. The ballet will be performed at the john hancock hall in bostons back bay. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in. Combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williams urban nutcracker features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the boch center shubert theatre. Its christmastime in the city bu today boston university. Tony williams dance centers urban nutcracker is at the back bay events center john hancock hall, 180 berkeley st.
Urban nutcracker will return to the boch center shubert theatre december 19 28. Boston christmas events holiday events in massachusetts. Boston urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16. Presents the nutcracker with the ballet stars of moscow company. Joining a cast of almost one hundred talented local performers are four high caliber professional dancers, including our own homegrown star, randi osetek. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever.
Treat your ears to classical yuletide tunes and buy your tickets to see the nutcracker, presented by the international ballet company. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. Through growth in the coming years, the urban nutcracker extended its run and moved from the strand theatre during its period of renovation and was hosted in the wheelock family theatre and in the back bay events center, where it is today. Im not sure where the orpeheum comes into play, but i dont believe any performance of the nutcracker is taking place there, and, no, as far as i know john hancock has no part of the orpheum. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 2030, 2018. The urban nutcracker is a cornucopia of dance styles. Creator, director, and producer williams uses diverse dance styles set to tchaikovsky, new music, and the duke ellingtonbilly strayhorn nutcracker arrangements. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic.
Urban nutcracker is a different spin on a classic entertainment. Goldstar announces 2014 national nutcracker award nominees. An annual favorite and the first nutcracker of the holiday season, urban nutcracker will be presented november30 december 6 in a new space the morehouse king. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story. Urban nutcracker will return to the boch center shubert theatre. From traditional ballet presented by joy dancers, step, presented by urban nutcrackers, african dance to little drummer boy tribal version and more. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the back bay events center john hancock hall in bostons back bay. Guide to visiting boston for the holidays cbs boston. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the back bay events center.
This modern holiday classic has been praised as a nutcracker with real soul by boston metro and greater bostons most diverse reimagining of the e. Nothing gets you more in the holiday spirit than the classic tchaikovsky music that accompanies the nutcracker ballet. How to spend the holidays in boston bu today boston. Classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step. Joy the urban nutcracker enjoy the magic of christmas through the eyes of 8 year old tiffany, who dreams of holiday traditions through dance and song from around the world. The urban nutcracker is taking place at the john hancock hall on berkeley street.
Urban nutcracker, tony williams dance center at john. North end beacon hill back bay charlestown south end. Tony williams dance center presents the 17th year of the boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker, december 1528 at john hancock hall 180 berkeley st, boston, ma 02116. This is why classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step and jazz blend into something special. Urban nutcracker john hancock hall, boston december 1928. A nutcracker with real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Tony williamss urban nutcracker returns this year with its new boston urban ballet company, new costumes, new choreography, and more. Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston. The ballethnic dance company brings this seminal ballet up to date in urban nutcracker this twist includes the same story, but with relatable characters playing a few streets over from the campus of georgia tech in the heart of sweet auburn. Back bay events center, john hancock hall, 180 berkeley st. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. Nayeli cintron plays clarice in tony williams dance centers urban. Situated in the heart of the back bay, the back bay events center the john hancock hall and dorothy quincy suite is a fullservice, stateoftheart meeting and event facility available for corporate engagements, theatrical and concert productions, and social events.
Urban nutcracker 2017 full length trailer duration. We have had a tremendous journey and its only getting better. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. And while the boston ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of them all, choices for south shore families are numerous. Back bay events center john hancock hall 180 berkeley street boston.
Urban nutcracker has since become a boston institution, moving from its original dorchester home to the john hancock hall, also known as the back bay events center, where performances take place each december, including an autismfriendly version and. I recommend the urban nutcracker to those seeking to add a. The nutcracker ballet it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. Dance center, combined ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step. In bostons back bay on the corner of boylston and dartmouth streets near the. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. Back bay events center john hancock hall 180 berkeley street boston, ma 02116 combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williams urban nutcracker features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric.
Official website ticket deal a true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic. Tony williams dance center is presenting their 17th year of boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker on december 1528 at. The production now enjoys a run of 15 performances and tony is never content to leave it at that. A wide range of classes are available for both adults and children. Urban nutcrackerback bay events center john hancock. Urban nutcracker boston tickets coming soon at back bay events. The inner city nutcracker project presented by city ballet of houston duration. The show runs through december 31 at the back bay events center in boston. Get your tickets for bostons very own, hip hop holiday urban nutcracker now in our 19th year. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer.
Bay area nutcrackers, velveteen rabbit, and other holiday. Ballethnic urban nutcracker performance at morehouse. Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Featuring a spacious ballroom, 1,100seat theater, and multiple breakout and meeting rooms, back bay events center is the perfect venue for conferences, performances, special events, trade shows, and important meetings of all kinds. The urban nutcracker is being performed at the back bay events center, 180 berkeley st. Purchase tickets here or by visiting the box office. As one of bostons largest independent event sites, receptions can be held for up to 800 guests.
The most striking thing about tony williams urban nutcracker, which begins its 17th season in bostons back bay events center on december 15th, isnt the fact that youve got a cast of hundreds of seasoned young dancers, professional and amateur together, and that they all know how to find their costumes and makeup, and get on and off stage exactly at the right moment. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season. Goldstar announces over 65 nominees for 9th annual. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. And of course, since its managed and operated by tillingers, the services are extraordinary. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the classic 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own in the world of the urban nutcracker. The set and costumes are so vibrant and fun, i could almost feel energy emanating from them.
Meet the mouse kings from bostons nutcracker productions. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of duke ellington with the classical music of tchaikovsky. Tony williams dance centers urban nutcracker at back bay events centers john hancock hall. The tony williams dance center is the arts space where dance excellence occurs. Putting on a pair of notsneakers and attending a ballet or holiday theater performance is an annual tradition for many families. The 2018 green bay nutcracker ballet is filled with the magic and tradition of this holiday classic.
Berkeley ballet theater bbt, the east bays premiere center for ballet training, welcomes all members of the community to enjoy robbie nichols and sally streets the nutcracker this holiday season. A t the back bay events center john hancock hall december 11th december 27th. Tony williams urban nutcracker back bay events center john hancock hall tony williams urban nutcracker thursday, dec. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the season.
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