Call me country but i assumed ours was the traditional and everyone else was urban. Meet the dancers who play clara and clarice in four different productions of the nutcracker around boston, including boston ballet, slutcracker, and more. Go behind the scenes of the nutcracker s largerthanlife. Brown has performed with michiko matsumoto ballet, urban nutcracker, zoe dance, and contrapose dance. Complete this secure online sales form for group tickets.
Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big. Urban nutcracker performed by the city ballet of boston, boch center, boston, ma, through december 30. In 2015, he founded the tony williams ballet a racially diverse company that is reflective of the changing diversity of boston. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. I think that people should come see boston ballets nutcracker because its an absolutely wonderful production. This was very well done with much classic ballet mixed with tapdancing, doowop, and other modern touches with a. The nutcracker ballet south of boston performances 2015 365. Urban nutcrackerboston opens december 19, 2019 tony williams urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale, fusing tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz interpretation and more than 100 local dancers performing classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step, and jazz. This version of the venerable ballet features a company of dancers made up of immigrants, refugees, and new englanders of all types.
Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker november 1922, 2015 at epicenter. Dec 08, 2015 the nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many in boston and beyond. Oct 15, 2015 ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker november 1922, 2015 at epicenter. This seasons production includes the new sets and costumes originally designed for the 2015 15th anniversary season of urban nutcracker.
By urban i assume you mean the boston ballet nutcracker. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. For one night only on saturday, december 26 at 5 p.
Williams is no stranger to breaking the mold either he was the first african american principal with the boston ballet in his earlier career as well. Dec 02, 2015 meet the dancers who play clara and clarice in four different productions of the nutcracker around boston, including boston ballet, slutcracker, and more. Dec 11, 2015 a nutcrackerwith real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 15th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Reviews of tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma goldstar. Our show features classical ballet, jazz, tap, flamenco, folklorico, hip hop. Anatomy of a ballet goes behindthescenes of anthony williams daring adaptation of the holiday classic, in which a diverse group of dancers a roughedged tap star, a black cavalier and a latina teen put their twist on traditional nutcracker roles. The urban nutcracker is a modern take on the classic 19th century ballet. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. In the town square, the mysterious drosselmeier presents a performance in his childrens theatre. Back by popular demand and featuring a special appearance by joslyn fox boston, mass. Local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind bostons most beloved bear.
Plus, behindthescenes photos of boston ballets costume shop. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in bostons historic theatre district. Its the perfect realization of retired international ballet star, tony williams vision to create something special, something that would showcase the changing face of boston, something that would blend classical moves with emerging diverse dance forms. Ballet companies around the world perform the nutcracker, a classic holiday show that has become a dependable moneymaker. Urban nutcracker shubert theater boston, massachusetts. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston. Esteemed ballet dancer tony williams wanted to put on a show that allowed. Local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale, ma bostons most diverse, inclusive, and fun holiday production returns for its 17th year december 1528 in boston. The nutcracker regular performances of boston ballets beloved production continue for just a few more days, but if you hold out for the familyfriendly new years eve show, youre in for a. Ravenwolfe photographythis was one of my favorite overall projects to do for urban nutcracker. The first production of the urban nutcracker was in the year 2000. Dec 15, 2015 by iris fangerfor the patriot ledgerin celebration of the 15th anniversary of urban nutcracker, directorchoreographer, tony williams, has decked out his dancers in some snazzy, new clothes.
Urban nutcracker sponsored by boston s best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age have plenty of opportunity. Myb is a nonprofit ballet company committed to giving youth the opportunity to realize their potential by being part of. The urban nutcracker is a production put on in boston that features all different. Other faculty koltun ballet boston koltun ballet boston. Balletjazzmodern tony williams dance center academy of. In its 15th year the urban nutcracker enjoyed a makeover with new sets and costumes costumes made in boston. Meet the dancers who play mouse kings in four different productions of the nutcracker around boston, including boston ballet, slutcracker, and more. The nutcracker discounts in boston boston on budget. Dec 25, 2018 urban nutcracker shubert theater boston, massachusetts december 21, 2018 carla deford urban nutcracker, brainchild of retired ballet star and current dance educator anthony williams, is a hybrid of several performances. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. Urban nutcracker is the classic tale reimagined for the culturally diverse city of boston. By iris fangerfor the patriot ledgerin celebration of the 15th anniversary of urban nutcracker, directorchoreographer, tony williams, has decked out his dancers in. We have had a tremendous journey and its only getting better. Local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday nutcracker tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of.
Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker 2015 youtube. Dec 15, 2017 local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday nutcracker tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of duke ellington with the classical. Reviews for tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big american cities. The urban nutcracker is the creation of legendary, and groundbreaking, dancer tony williams. Bac will next present the nutcracker in december 2015. He returned to his native jamaica plain to open a dance school and produce the popular urban nutcracker. Urban nutcracker presented by city ballet of boston. She also attended the boston ballet school summer dance program, ballet intensive from moscow, and was a full scholarship recipient at summer stages dance in 2012. Produced and choreographed by boston dance legend tony williams, the story follows the magical journey of clarice and omar as they move through the rhythms of duke ellington blended with the classical notes of tchaikovsky. We are sharing this fun post from dustin todd rennells that talks about creating all new costumes for tony williams, urban nutcracker. Her choreography is currently being featured in city ballet of bostons studio sessions, as well as being toured by city ballet of boston to various festivals in the new england area. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own.
Currently in its 15th season, the urban nutcracker mixes classical ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, folklorico, flamenco, and more. A showcase for a variety of dance idioms, including hiphop, flamenco, jazz, swing, and sophisticated tap, its also a retelling of the classic e. Auditions are open to all ballet students ages 7 and up. And 2018 brought a restructuring for anthony williams urban nutcracker to be produced by city ballet of boston. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019.
Dec 04, 2015 meet the dancers who play mouse kings in four different productions of the nutcracker around boston, including boston ballet, slutcracker, and more. Boston urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday. Ballet arts centre performing theater company presents the nutcracker as a biannual performance every other year. Anatomy of a ballet goes behindthescenes of anthony williams daring adaptation of the holiday classic, in which a diverse. A scene from the 2015 performance of the urban nutcracker. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. Go behind the scenes of the nutcrackers largerthanlife. By karen campbell globe correspondent,december 16, 2015, 6. Urban nutcracker lgbt show back for 2015 the rainbow times. But troupes dont want their productions to look and sound alike, so each looks to bring a slight twist to the wellknown yarn. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind boston s most beloved bear. Nov 30, 2016 bostons urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16. Our ultimate guide to the nutcracker shows in boston. The city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale.
Back by popular demand, tony williams is delighted to add the lgbt show to the urban nutcracker 2015 run. Dec 01, 2017 local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale, ma boston s most diverse, inclusive, and fun holiday production returns for its 17th year december 1528 in boston. A contemporary, multicultural version of the holiday dance classic set in the city of boston, urban nutcracker embraces not just ballet, but styles ranging from. Dec 25, 2018 the city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen shares his process behind updating two beloved ballets. Tony williams urban nutcracker, boston events yelp.
Dec 15, 2017 tony williams says, it is very rewarding to have the urban nutcracker be accepted by the greater boston community and be known as an enduring holiday classic. Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. This is a short documentary project for my editing class at marist college, edited in avid media composer in 2018. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in boston s historic theatre district. The show incorporates some duke ellington jazz with the traditional tchaikovsky music. Combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williamsa urban nutcrackera features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale. Discount ticket deals can vary greatly on dates and demand, but always check again later if you dont find something that may. However, tickets can sometimes be expensive so heres a roundup of a few discounted ticket options for this fun holiday event.
Tony williams urban nutcracker 121115 the boston calendar. May 01, 2018 this is a short documentary project for my editing class at marist college, edited in avid media composer in 2018. The boston ballet is very talented and i go every year. Meet the claras from bostons nutcracker productions. Back by popular demand, tony williams is delighted to add the lgbt. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 19th annual season at the boch center shubert theatre. It is christmas eve in a small town in germany, in the 1820s. Portland ballet companys gallery 2016 and victorian nutcracker 2015. The urban nutcracker has grown to represent vibrant inclusiveness and is a celebration of multicultural boston. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams.
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