Discover things to do in utah with, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for the state of utah. Memento mori aislinn wilson independent west point, utah. Join ballet west for the retirement season of its sets and costumes, which will make way for a new, fantastical, magicfilled look in 2017, complete with willam christensens historic choreography and tchaikovskys famous score. The company will tour its production in ogden, ut and also at the kennedy. The witness jessica gabler imagine ballet theatre ogden, utah. Imagine ballet theatre the school of imagine ballet. Here the students have the opportunity to attend an actual ballet performance at the newly renovated janet quinney lawson capitol theatre. Ballet wests the nutcracker in ogden, ut nov 27, 2010 7.
Imagine ballet theatre the school of imagine ballet ballet school. Ballet west bringing countrys oldest nutcracker back to ogden ogden. The nutcracker november 27 november 28 2015 7pm val a. Who cares balanchine on tour northrup auditorium, minneapolis, minnesota liza principal. For specifics about any event please see contact info provided with event listing or contact the host organization directly. Fancy free robbins capitol theatre, salt lake city overgrown path kylian capitol theatre, salt lake city symphony in c balanchine third and fourth movement principal capitol theatre, salt lake city. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in ogden. Inside ballet west academy with peter merz duration. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo.
When the new york times called ballet wests the nutcracker the best in the united. Ballet wests the nutcracker presented by onstage ogden. Dracula nine sinatra songs, romeo and juliet, and rodeo. The nutcracker will also be performed in ogden on friday, november 28 at 7 p.
Please note, weve moved the 2nd saturday performance of dracula to friday, october 30th to make it easier on your busy holiday schedule. Hoffman, the nutcracker and the mouse king follows the story of marie on. This year, ballet west is celebrating the 60th anniversary of willam christensens iconic nutcracker. Ballet west nutcracker at the capitol theatre attractions in salt lake city. Dancers will have the opportunity to audition for the upcoming 2014 performing season as well as the 2014 summer dance intensive program. The music of pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky will be played live by the new american philharmonic under the direction of david van alstyne. Season tickets are available now and season ticket holders save up to 40% off single ticket prices call 8018696900 to order. Ballet west is returning to ogden this holiday season and bringing the nutcracker, with performances on nov. Ballet west bringing countrys oldest nutcracker back to ogden posted on november 21, 2018 january 4, 2019 by mark saal standardexaminer category.
The nutcracker delicate flowers come spectacularly to life in vibrant shades of pink, purple, and green in a tutu from waltz of the flowers. Ballet west in theatre performance of the nutcracker. Ballet west the nutcracker by mills publishing inc. With its brand new academy facilities opening in janurary of 2015 adjoining their. Ballet west sold out 5 performances of the nutcracker at the john f.
Ballet west the nutcracker presented by onstage ogden. Kennedy center for the performing arts in washington, dc, this year. The signpost cheap weekly standard examiner go on a magical adventure with ballet west. Ballet west 20152016 annual report by ballet west issuu. The nutcracker christensen on tour austad auditorium, ogden, utah sugar plum fairy t he nutcracker christensen snow queen, sugar plum fairy,waltz of the flowers soloist the sleeping beaut y sklute, after petipa aurora, lilac fairy, countess. Ballet wests evergreen nutcracker gets sprucedup front row.
Arts ogden seems like, these days, you cant swing a dead rat king without hitting yet another nutcracker production. Ballet wests the nutcracker 2018 presented by ballet west. This comes directly off the back of their ogden season of the nutcracker nov. Presented by onstage ogden and ballet west at austad auditorium at val a. Ogden seems like, these days, you cant swing a dead rat king without hitting yet another nutcracker production. Go on a magical adventure with ballet wests the nutcracker.
A prime orchestra center seat within the first 10 rows. Click here for discount rates and promotions for rooms booked november 29 december 31. The ballet west ticket office can be reached on the west side of the capitol theatre at 52 west 200 south. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker with worldclass artists, dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets, and soaring birds, dont miss your chance to ring in the holidays with. Imagine ballet theatre presents the nutcracker peerys. Ballet west is proud to honor hotel monaco as our nutcracker host hotel. Celebrate this cherished tradition, and relive the dream with tchaikovskys timeless score. Ballet wests giselle a ghost story for new generations. Season subscriptions in a variety of ticket packages are available. Utah nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Artists of ballet west in the act i battle scene of the nutcracker. But this year, the salt lake citybased professional dance company is taking its. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker presented by. Catch these stunning photos and video of moscow ballets the sleeping beauty in 2019 featuring principal ballerina karyna shatkovskaya.
The ogden based dance company is not only offering seven performances of the nutcracker ballet at peerys egyptian theater this month, its also partnering with performing artists. This weekend, the utah symphony is doing things just a little differently. The production then goes on to salt lake city and runs through dec 31st. For more than 50 years, ballet west s the nutcracker has been a holiday tradition for ogden families. Ballet west bringing countrys oldest nutcracker back to ogden ogden seems. Join clara, the nutcracker prince, the sugar plum fairy and all the rest for a timeless tale of holiday magic, wonder and enchantment. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker onstage ogden. In december, the nutcracker achieved the highest revenue in its 60year history.
Ballet west bringing countrys oldest nutcracker back to. To order, call the ballet west ticket office at 8018696900. In 1962, american poet and humorist ogden nash wrote verses inspired by the ballet. Come enjoy ballet west s new production of the nutcracker. Imagine ballet theatre ibt, an ogden based ballet company, will hold company auditions on january 18, 2014 at their studios on 2432 washington blvd.
Each ultimate nutcracker experience ticket includes. Claras on her toes for 60th anniversary of nutcracker. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Guest conductor mark wigglesworth returns to conduct the utah symphony through the act 2 of the nutcracker. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. In its sixth decade, ballet west s nutcracker is fasterpaced and fresher than ever. Browning center box office on the day of the performance.
Each participating financial center will also have entry forms to enter to win a pair of season tickets to ballet wests 201516 season. Music peter ilyich tchaikovsky choreography willam f. Mother ginger in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet duration. With worldclass artists, dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets, and soaring birds, dont miss your chance to ring in the holidays with moscow ballet s acclaimed christmas extravaganza. Imagine ballet theatre presents the nutcracker please join us for the holiday favorite the nutcracker at the peerys egyptian theater in the heart of downtown ogden, the christmas town. We know tchaikovskys work in utah as the familyfriendly ballet, performed annually by the ballet. The institute for dance education arts, inc is pleased to announce that raymond van mason, founder and artistic director of imagine ballet theatre in ogden, utah will be assuming the ownership and direction of the american ballet competition abc as of july 12, 2018. Onstage ogden has been bringing in ballet west s version of the nutcracker for decades, according to watson. The janet quinney lawson capitol theatre is currently closed for construction. The browning center is home to weber state university department of performing arts and serves as the cultural hub of northern utah. Ballet west s the nutcracker come enjoy the nutcracker its a holiday tradition. The nutcracker, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary with ballet west, plays at weber state university in ogden on nov. The retirement of the current production of the nutcracker that charmed the nation no holiday season is complete without the festive cheer of the nutcracker. Ballet wests the nutcracker is this years must see holiday show.
Group tickets are available for one show or the entire season of terrific performances. Single tickets are sold online or over the phone through ballet west s ticket office. Imagine ballets annual nutcracker events celebrate the. Onstage ogden is proud to announce our 201920 season. Ballet west student intheater presentations are designed to build on a students experience with ballet west for children program.