This fresh take remixes the classical ballet with a fusion of modern, jazz and tap for a fun new experience that captures all the. 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. Mayor walsh announces celebration of lights, 12th annual. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. Urban nutcracker shubert theater boston, massachusetts. I think that people should come see boston ballets nutcracker because its an absolutely wonderful production. Nov 30, 2016 boston s urban nutcracker all of the costumes seen in the show were designed by dustin rennells, who came on board back in 2015. Purchase tickets here or call the box office at 6176956955. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story. However, tickets can sometimes be expensive so heres a roundup of a few discounted ticket options for this fun holiday event. Anatomy of a ballet goes behindthescenes of anthony williams daring adaptation of the holiday classic, in which a diverse.
Dec 12, 2007 ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker 2015 duration. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. Below is a list of south shore area performances of. 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. Urban nutcracker, brainchild of retired ballet star and current dance educator anthony williams, is a hybrid of several performances. The two clips here on my youtube channel are taken from urban nutcracker. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. American public television 55 summer street boston, ma 02110 p. Nov 23, 2015 the tony williams ballet company launched in 2015 and will be a part of this seasons run of the urban nutcracker. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. 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 of duke ellington with the classical music of tchaikovsky.
The tony williams ballet company launched in 2015 and will be a part of this seasons run of the urban nutcracker. Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. Meet the claras from bostons nutcracker productions. By karen campbell globe correspondent,december 16, 2015, 6.
Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma. In 2018, he founded the city ballet of boston a racially diverse company that is reflective of the changing diversity of boston will offer innovative. Its christmastime in the city bu today boston university. For 17 years, tony williamss urban nutcracker has offered a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of boston. Brown has performed with michiko matsumoto ballet, urban nutcracker, zoe dance, and contrapose dance.
For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. In early 2015, tony got together with dustin todd rennells to ask for advice. Bostons urban nutcracker all of the costumes seen in the show were designed by dustin rennells, who came on board back in 2015. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. A showcase for a variety of dance idioms, including hiphop, flamenco, jazz, swing, and sophisticated tap, its also a retelling of the classic e.
Meet the sugar plum fairies from bostons nutcracker. 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. The nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many in boston and beyond. Running december 1720, 2015, the mayors celebration of lights, lights of boston presented by luminartz will transform the dartmouth street side of the boston public library with 3d projections, sharing the message of peace, hope and unity each evening from 5. The first production of the urban nutcracker was in the year 2000. Reviews of tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma goldstar. Keep your weekends full of the coolest things to do around boston with our weekly weekender newsletter. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Discount ticket deals can vary greatly on dates and demand, but always check again later if you dont find something that may. Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker november 1922, 2015 at epicenter.
Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate pieces of choreography seen in boston in 2007. The atmosphere is relaxed and accessible, even for the very young and newcomers to the dance scene. 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.
Humor is woven through the entire story by the magician drosselmeyer and his assistant, minimeyer a character unique to and created just for the urban nutcracker, making the production far from precious and lots of fun. In its 18th season, the urban nutcracker turns the iconic story on its head to make the show more accessible for the larger boston community. Bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions cbs boston. Rennells says for the 15th anniversary he and williams had the opportunity to alter some of the costumes into what williams originally envisioned. Follow clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and. Urban nutcracker lgbt show back for 2015 the rainbow. Meet the mouse kings from bostons nutcracker productions. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. 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. Back by popular demand, tony williams is delighted to add the lgbt show to the urban nutcracker 2015 run.
This entertaining version of the nutcracker reflects bostons rich multicultural diversity urban nutcracker performed by the city ballet of boston, boch center, boston, ma, through december 30 a scene from urban nutcracker. This modern version of the classic ballet has been called a nutcracker with real soul. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age have plenty of opportunity. For one night only on saturday, december 26 at 5 p. 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. Dustin had worked with tony from 20062009 on various urban nutcracker projects before moving on to a career as a chef and event planner in boston. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. The urban nutcracker is the creation of legendary, and groundbreaking, dancer tony williams. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter. 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.
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. He returned to his native jamaica plain to open a dance school and produce the popular urban nutcracker. Tony williams urban nutcracker the boston calendar. Reviews for tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. Step back in time at urban nutcracker as the smooth chocolatier sweeps brown sugar off to a magical land filled with leaping reggae rag dolls and the spinning black russian. Boston ballets the nutcracker is at the boston opera house, 539 washington st. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the. 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. Ballet companies around the world perform the nutcracker, a classic holiday show that has become a dependable moneymaker. 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. At the boston opera house from november 27th december 31st let mikko nissinens the nutcracker capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes. The boston ballet performs the nutcracker a 45 year old tradition. Ballet companies around the world perform the nutcracker, a classic holiday show that has become a. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019.
Reviews of tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma. I have uploaded this clip in honor of boston s urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. 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 04, 2017 urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma urban nutcracker returns for 17th year with a diverse and inclusive holiday production. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the season. Oct 15, 2015 ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker november 1922, 2015 at epicenter. Dec 10, 2017 this soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker 2015 duration. 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. Urban nutcracker lgbt show back for 2015 the rainbow times. Ballethnic dance company urban nutcracker 2015 youtube. Dec 25, 2018 urban nutcracker performed by the city ballet of boston, boch center, boston, ma, through december 30. Urban nutcracker, city ballet of boston at shubert theatre.
Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Read what members are saying about tony williams urban nutcracker and find tickets to upcoming events. Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma urban nutcracker returns for 17th year with a diverse and inclusive holiday production. The nutcracker discounts in boston boston on budget.
I have uploaded this clip in honor of bostons urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. Nayeli cintron plays clarice in tony williams dance centers urban nutcracker. Tony williams urban nutcracker 121115 the boston calendar. This soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Urban nutcracker, delighting audiences of all ages, returns for its. On saturday, december 12, 2015, the 8th grade class with their class sponsor, kearin lewis, and several parent chaperones, went into boston to see the urban nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet south of boston performances 2015.
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