This version of the venerable ballet features a company of dancers made up of immigrants, refugees, and new englanders of all types. Ravenwolfe photographythis was one of my favorite overall projects to do for urban nutcracker. Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big american cities. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind bostons most beloved bear. We are sharing this fun post from dustin todd rennells that talks about creating all new costumes for tony williams, urban nutcracker. In its 15th year the urban nutcracker enjoyed a makeover with new sets and costumes costumes made in boston. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 19th annual season at the boch center shubert theatre. By iris fangerfor the patriot ledgerin celebration of the 15th anniversary of urban nutcracker, directorchoreographer, tony williams, has decked out his dancers in. Plus, behindthescenes photos of boston ballets costume shop.
Meet the dancers who play clara and clarice in four different productions of the nutcracker around boston, including boston ballet, slutcracker, and more. 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. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. Back by popular demand, tony williams is delighted to add the lgbt show to the urban nutcracker 2015 run. 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. 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. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind boston s most beloved bear. 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. Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker november 1922, 2015 at epicenter. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in boston s historic theatre district. 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. 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.
We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in bostons historic theatre district. 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. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. Back by popular demand and featuring a special appearance by joslyn fox boston, mass. 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. Our ultimate guide to the nutcracker shows in boston. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. Local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday nutcracker tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of.
We have had a tremendous journey and its only getting better. The nutcracker discounts in boston boston on budget. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen shares his process behind updating two beloved ballets. 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.
Local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale. But troupes dont want their productions to look and sound alike, so each looks to bring a slight twist to the wellknown yarn. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker 2015 youtube. By urban i assume you mean the boston ballet nutcracker. Urban nutcracker presented by city ballet of boston. This is a short documentary project for my editing class at marist college, edited in avid media composer in 2018. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. 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. Other faculty koltun ballet boston koltun ballet boston. Tony williams urban nutcracker, boston events yelp. Ballet arts centre performing theater company presents the nutcracker as a biannual performance every other year. The urban nutcracker is the creation of legendary, and groundbreaking, dancer tony williams. A showcase for a variety of dance idioms, including hiphop, flamenco, jazz, swing, and sophisticated tap, its also a retelling of the classic e.
I think that people should come see boston ballets nutcracker because its an absolutely wonderful production. Portland ballet companys gallery 2016 and victorian nutcracker 2015. Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big. Call me country but i assumed ours was the traditional and everyone else was urban. Oct 15, 2015 ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker november 1922, 2015 at epicenter.
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. The urban nutcracker is a modern take on the classic 19th century ballet. He returned to his native jamaica plain to open a dance school and produce the popular urban nutcracker. Currently in its 15th season, the urban nutcracker mixes classical ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, folklorico, flamenco, and more. Nov 30, 2016 bostons urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16.
Our show features classical ballet, jazz, tap, flamenco, folklorico, hip hop. The nutcracker ballet south of boston performances 2015 365. The show incorporates some duke ellington jazz with the traditional tchaikovsky music. The urban nutcracker has grown to represent vibrant inclusiveness and is a celebration of multicultural boston. 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. 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. Auditions are open to all ballet students ages 7 and up. The city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. 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. This seasons production includes the new sets and costumes originally designed for the 2015 15th anniversary season of urban nutcracker. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston.
Balletjazzmodern tony williams dance center academy of. Meet the dancers who play mouse kings in four different productions of the nutcracker around boston, including boston ballet, slutcracker, and more. However, tickets can sometimes be expensive so heres a roundup of a few discounted ticket options for this fun holiday event. Urban nutcracker is the classic tale reimagined for the culturally diverse city of boston. The first production of the urban nutcracker was in the year 2000. 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. 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. In the town square, the mysterious drosselmeier presents a performance in his childrens theatre. Reviews for tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. This was very well done with much classic ballet mixed with tapdancing, doowop, and other modern touches with a. In 2015, he founded the tony williams ballet a racially diverse company that is reflective of the changing diversity of boston. For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e.
A scene from the 2015 performance of the urban nutcracker. Go behind the scenes of the nutcrackers largerthanlife. It is christmas eve in a small town in germany, in the 1820s. Tony williams urban nutcracker 121115 the boston calendar. Urban nutcracker lgbt show back for 2015 the rainbow times. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. 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. 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. Brown has performed with michiko matsumoto ballet, urban nutcracker, zoe dance, and contrapose dance. Go behind the scenes of the nutcracker s largerthanlife. 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.
By karen campbell globe correspondent,december 16, 2015, 6. Meet the claras from bostons nutcracker productions. Discount ticket deals can vary greatly on dates and demand, but always check again later if you dont find something that may. Bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions cbs boston. Boston urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday. Urban nutcracker shubert theater boston, massachusetts. Urban nutcracker performed by the city ballet of boston, boch center, boston, ma, through december 30. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter. 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. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. Dec 08, 2015 the nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many in boston and beyond. 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 true boston story, local dance legend tony williams. Ballet companies around the world perform the nutcracker, a classic holiday show that has become a dependable moneymaker. Anatomy of a ballet goes behindthescenes of anthony williams daring adaptation of the holiday classic, in which a diverse. Nayeli cintron plays clarice in tony williams dance centers urban nutcracker. Complete this secure online sales form for group tickets. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. 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. Back by popular demand, tony williams is delighted to add the lgbt. Esteemed ballet dancer tony williams wanted to put on a show that allowed. Dec 25, 2018 the city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. Bac will next present the nutcracker in december 2015. And 2018 brought a restructuring for anthony williams urban nutcracker to be produced by city ballet of boston. For one night only on saturday, december 26 at 5 p.
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