Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Presented in partnership with history san jose, it tells the wellloved story of clara and the nutcracker, while featuring historical references to the heritage that has made santa clara valley the center of innovation it is today. This was a problem, because the san antonio group had been importing mcbs take on the nutcracker for two years and had announced it would present it this year, too. With worldclass artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, dont miss your chance to ring in the holidays with this acclaimed christmas extravaganza. Ballet san antonio presents the nutcracker live music by san antonio symphony tobin center for the performing arts heb performance hall november 24, 2017 at 7. The magic and beauty of the nutcracker presented by ballet san antonio comes to life at the tobin center for the performing arts from nov. Nutcracker ballet san antonio, tx nutcracker tickets. San diego ballets the nutcracker comes to copley symphony hall december 2829. The san jose nutcracker is a classical holiday ballet unique to our home town. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a. Live music performed by the san antonio symphony, and a variety of local celebrities will join the dancers of ballet san antonio on stage. Upcoming shows moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The nutcracker presented by arts san antonio at lila. Nutcracker san antonio tickets the tradition returns.
The san antonio childrens ballet will have two performances, with suites from their recent rendition of the nutcracker. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic. The nutcracker 2019 at lila cockrell theatre december 14, 2019. Presented by american midwest ballet in coordination. What are the best holiday events for the family in the san antonio area. San antonio christmas events, 2018 edition abc blog.
Arts san antonio, a nonprofit organization, strives to bring a diverse, globally cognizant realm of performing arts to the san antonio community. Symphony wont play nutcracker for first time in 50. The nutcracker returning to its original home in the murphey performance hall at city auditorium, this allnew production of the nutcracker will match the elegance, sophistication, beauty and history of its home. Whether youre entertaining family, hanging out with friends, or heading out for a festive date night, these 20 december events in san antonio get our alamo city stamp of approval. Culturemap san antonio is your daily source for local lifestyle news, including where to eat and what to do. For many years it was the largest theater in texas and the second largest movie house in the country. San antonio will host three free christmas music concerts on dec. Local ballet students, ages 6 to 18, are encouraged to audition. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Nutcracker is most magical for children 5 and older. Make your nutcracker experience even more magical with an exclusive vip experience addon. The nutcracker ballet san antonio at tobin center for. North pointe ballets production of the nutcracker is an imaginative staging unlike youve ever seen it before. Live music, food and wine festivals, cultural events, live sporting events and rodeos theres no shortage of events to experience.
The san jose nutcracker is a classical holiday ballet unique to our hometown. Dazzling costumes, whimsical sets, and tchaikovskys beloved score come to life in the classic holiday favorite with a youthful twist in the childrens nutcracker. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. San antonio youth ballet presents the nutcracker at jo. The nutcracker features the musical talents of the san antonio symphony and dancing by ballet san antonio. Sold out runs every season make this production san joses favorite holiday ballet. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Overturff has had a long history with the nutcracker going back to when. I encourage you to enjoy ballet san antonios nutcracker while you can, through december 7, 2014.
Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances intexas. The san antonio food bank will be accepting nonperishable food items to assist in this increased time of need. The story centers on a young girls christmas eve and her awakening to the wider world and romantic love. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. Dancers from as far as georgetown, canyon lake, and bulverde have joined the cast under choreographer husan hupoy, best known for his cuban. This december, san antonio zoo will open its doors for their annual zoo lights event. The composer made a selection of eight of the more popular pieces before the ballets december 1892 premiere, forming what is currently known as the nutcracker suite, op. Its an hour before the final dress rehearsal for the nutcracker and were chatting with ballet san antonios artistic director gabriel zertuche.
Be prepared to be swept off your feet with original choreography set to tchaikovskys timeless holiday classic score. The tobin center for performing arts november 29 through december 8. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. San antonios premier performing arts facilities for public and private events. The san jose nutcracker december 24, 2019 at the hammer theatre. Dont miss the excitement of the battle scene featuring the nutcracker and the notorious mouse king a scene filled with a brigade of soldiers and army of mice and take delight in the beautiful sugar plum fairy and her dazzling. Just because its the holiday season doesnt mean san antonians will be stuck doing the same old stuff as years before. Buy tickets for the bachelor live on stage at majestic theatre san antonio in san antonio, tx on 051520 8. How tchaikovskys nutcracker became a christmas classic. Ballet san antonio will present its annual the nutcracker presentation nov. Mejia ballet international performs tchaikovskys the. San antonio youth ballet presents the nutcracker carver. San antonio, tx july 16, 2018 arts san antonio will celebrate its 201819 tricentennial celebration season with four special presentations of american midwest ballets the nutcracker, in collaboration with san antonio metropolitan ballet for the holiday season. Box office tobin center for the performing arts, san.
San antonio events calendar culturemap san antonio. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker looking for. Share in claras adventures as she is swept away by her nutcracker prince into an enchanting land of snow and into the kingdom of sweets. American midwest ballets the nutcracker with san antonio metropolitan ballet the american midwest ballet brings to life the visual splendor of the nutcracker with a cast of dancers and. The ultimate guide to holiday events in san antonio. Additionally, the first 100 guests will receive cookbooks from the san antonio foodbank. Let the spirit of the season move you to plan a trip to san antonio. Mark your calendar with these san antonio december events, from the nutcracker and a charlie brown christmas to. Clemency burtonhill goes in search of the nutcrackers universal appeal. Nutcracker sweets, mark foehringer dance projects zany, familyfriendly take on the classic, is onstage in fort mason december 7 22. December 22 is the 356th day of the year 357th in leap years in the gregorian calendar. Master guide to december holiday fun in the san antonio area. The alamo city dance companys production of the nutcracker, now in its 27th year and the longest running nutcracker in san antonio, boasts approximately 100 dancers in 160 roles danced by san antonians with the exception of different guest artists brought in each year to keep the production fresh and new.
San antonio youth ballet, a nonprofit youth dance program, invites you to join us to enjoy a unique production of the nutcracker a classic tale of one girls journey to magical kingdoms with her trusty toy soldier. Local choreographers easton and haley smith collaborated with ballet san antonio for its production of the classic tchaikovsky ballet at the tobin center. I am grateful to the donors, especially heb and its chairman, charles c. Perhaps the most famous holiday ballet, the nutcracker by ballet san antonio is a tobin. Tobin center for the performing arts, san antonio, texas.
The majestic theatre was designed and built in 1929, with a grand opening presentation of the fox movietone follies of 1929. From the moscow ballets acclaimed great russian nutcracker production to to the american midwest ballets production to ballet san antonio s homegrown version, central texas theater fans have several, amazing nutcracker san antonio productions to choose from and if you hurry, theres still time to score great tickets for any one of them. The childrens ballet of san antonios familyfriendly production features a talented cast of nearly 200 young artists, ranging in age from 3 to 19 and including awardwinning classical dancers, gifted special needs artists. Arts san antonio welcomes american midwest ballets the. December 2019 mark your calendar with these san antonio december events, from the nutcracker and a charlie brown christmas to jerry seinfeld, posada at pearl and more. Concerts theater history the nutcracker the messiah click here for holiday performances.
The nutcracker tickets are currently on sale for ballet san antonio the nutcracker december 23 27, 2009 for more information please visit. The holiday classic is brought to life through use of integrated live narration that guides those new to ballet through the story and enchants lifelong fans with thrilling theatrical elements and colorful largerthanlife sets and costumes. Hanukkah begins in the evening of december 22, 2019 and ends december 30, 2019. Official website of the majestic theatre and charline mccombs empire theatre. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Holiday season visitors experience the city at its finest, adorned with twinkling lights and jam packed with familyfriendly food, shopping, and cultural events. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in san antonio. Each show features area children along with the professional dancers, and master classes are. There are currently 126 majestic theatre san antonio events available for sale. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the. Dance theatre qdt will perform the nutcracker ballet on saturday,december 14. The moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is coming to san antonio and is looking for local dancers to fill a number of roles. Personalized home decor letter art prints,personalized signs,per.
December 12 22, artistic director amy seiwerts take on the nutcracker for sacramento ballet returns for the second year. Join us for san antonios newest production, the nutcracker. Bring the family to enjoy music, local vendors, and early texas history lessons. Alamo city performing arts present the nutcracker facebook. San antonio youth ballet presents the nutcracker this production. Butt, for supporting ballet in san antonio and making it accessible to children. This holiday classican annual outing for many san antonio familiesreturns to the tobin center, starting on november 23, 2018 and running through december 2, 2018. Due to suggested national and state restrictions over the spread of coronavirus, most events have been cancelled, attractions, restaurants, bars, hotels and venues around the state have been temporarily closed or offering restricted hours.