Pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt artistic director terrence s. The holidays would not be the same without pittsburgh clos a musical christmas carol. The pittsburgh ballet theatres rendetion of the nutcracker is a. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. Bringing a group to a cultural district performance. Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatre s the nutcracker.
Our faculty represents some of the best teaching artists in our region and includes instructors from carnegie mellon university, pittsburgh high school for the creative and performing arts, duquesne university, and. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania groupon. The theatre is beautiful, i would absolutely recommend taking in a show at the benedum center. Pittsburgh clos a musical christmas carol isnt actually a musical, but does deliver a comprehensive treatment of the dickens novella. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and. Benedum center pittsburgh, pennsylvania performance. Nicole began as an assistant teacher at pnb in 20 and now teaches at pittsburgh clo academy and wexford dance academy.
It seeks to perpetuate excellence in the art of ballet through performances, superior training of student dancers and community engagement initiatives. After reopening as a music hall, the venue permanently hosts the pittsburgh opera and pittsburgh ballet theatre. The nutcracker by texture ballet school pittsburgh official ticket. I was impressed and i enjoyed a vodka drink as celebration. My family and i visit the benedum center every year at christmas to see the pittsburgh ballet theatre perform the nutcracker. Weve taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. Theatrics were exceptionally crafted and was seamless throughout the play.
The entire pittsburgh clo organization, including clo academy staff and faculty, understand the importance of bringing the joy of musical theater to you, especially today. The benedum center for the performing arts is a pittsburgh cultural trust theater situated in the heart of pittburghs cultural district. Subscribers enjoy first access to prime seats, 20% savings over single tickets and an array of subscriber exclusives, including free ticket exchanges. Nov 30, 2018 here comes the ballet that even nonballet fans enjoy.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre signs four new dancers for 2019. A holiday tradition at the pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. How pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker measures up to others. This pittsburgh inspired production laces the traditional.
Subscriptions your ticket to the best seats, savings and exclusives. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. Set to tchaikovskys sublime score, a dreamlike journey unfolds through a moonlit snow scape to a whimsical. There is a rich arts and culture landscape in the city. It was developed by pbt artistic director terrence s. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community groups. Through history, the music hall has been host to major performers including frank sinatra, bob marley, the grateful dead, prince and kansas. Pittsburgh cultural district destination greater pittsburgh. This holiday season find a live performance of your favorite holiday shows in and around pittsburgh.
The clo academy is justifiably proud of its instructors. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. Nov 18, 2014 capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of the nutcracker. Orr, set to tchaikovskys enduring score, the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker has. Pittsburgh clo academy of musical theater pittsburgh clo. With a subscription package, youll earn a tutu triumvirate, which may include the newly debuted the three musketeers, tchaikovskys timeless holiday tale the nutcracker, or dracula, bram stokers macabre saga of love experienced by sentient lawn ornaments. As leaders in the arts education industry, paving the way for passion and innovation, we know we can do this together. Fans of all ages love the fanciful story, swelling tchaikovsky score, and graceful choreography, and whether youve got young children or youre still a young child at heart, its truly a cant. Join our email list and get priority access to tickets, news, and events for the cultural district. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4.
The nutcracker a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe and expectation of the night before christmas when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker friday. Holiday magic envelopes the stage in pittsburgh ballet theatres classic the nutcracker. Our faculty represents some of the best teaching artists in our region and includes instructors from carnegie mellon university, pittsburgh high school for the creative and performing arts, duquesne university, and point park university, among other fine institutions. The nutcracker by texture ballet school pittsburgh official ticket source august wilson cultural center sat, dec 21 sun, dec 22, 2019. Annual performance opportunities for our students include the holidayfavorite the nutcracker, and our spring gala series featuring such timeless classics as coppelia, the sleeping beauty and swan lake, in addition to works by george balanchine, jerome robbins and ballet academy of pittsburgh faculty. Visit the site and discover the variety of events and entertainment scheduled to be presented these forthcoming months such as, the best of touring broadway, contemporary dance.
Benedum center for the performing arts november 10, 15. Pittsburgh ballets treatment of the nutcracker is best described by three adjectives. Nov 29, 2016 the cherished holiday tradition of experiencing tchaikovskys legendary ballet is about to get a whole lot sweeter this season, because pittsburgh ballet theatres pbt 26performance run of. Pittsburgh cultural trust is the transformative force to pittsburgh s vibrant development as a cultural district of high quality performing and visual arts center. The nutcracker presented by the pittsburgh ballet theatre benedum center december 127 poinsettias and pointe shoes november 17 pittsburgh ballet theatre its a wonderful life presented by the lincoln. To explore current shows, simply click on the links below each organization and your upmc discount will be preapplied. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class. The cherished holiday tradition of experiencing tchaikovskys legendary ballet is about to get a whole lot sweeter this season, because pittsburgh ballet theatres pbt 26performance run of. Pittsburgh ballet theatre premieres beauty and the beast. The nutcracker pittsburgh pittsburgh ballet theatre. Since 1969, the pittsburgh ballet theatre has presented worldclass performances. Upmc employees are entitled to discounted tickets to events throughout the cultural district. With food just the way you like it, this theater elevates your restaurant experience just on the level of taste.
Fri, dec 4 sun, dec 27, 2020 benedum center pittsburgh ballet theatre. She is happy to be back home and very excited to be on the faculty at ballet academy of pittsburgh. The trust also provides priority programming dates on the benedum stage to cultural district resident companies including pittsburgh clo, pittsburgh ballet. For more christmas in pittsburgh activities, check out the pittsburgh clo s a christmas carol, the pittsburgh symphony, holiday lights at kennywood, or christmas at the cathedral of learning.
Pittsburghs premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Visual arts institutions include the worldrenowned carnegie museums, the andy warhol museum and. For more christmas in pittsburgh activities, check out the pittsburgh clos a christmas carol, the pittsburgh symphony, holiday lights at kennywood, or christmas at the cathedral of learning. Orr, who drew in part from the original 1892 choreography by. Administrative offices 719 liberty avenue, 6th floor pittsburgh, pa 15222 phone. Benedum center pittsburgh, pennsylvania performance art. Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic choreography and soaring score of the nutcracker. The pittsburgh symphony orchestra, pittsburgh opera, pittsburgh public theatre, clo and pittsburgh ballet theatre are all resident companies in downtown pittsburgh.
Everyones favorite holiday tradition besides eggnog, maybe is returning to the stage of the benedum center this december, and tickets for all the nutcracker pittsburgh performances are on sale now. Nutcracker, musical christmas carol top pittsburgh weekend. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. The pitt ballet club is a student run organization at the university of pittsburgh which offers opportunities for every dancers skill level, from beginner to advanced. Use our seating chart for the benedum center in pittsburgh to locate great seats to all the upcoming shows and events here at event tickets center.
This pittsburghinspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year and keeps the magic alive by showcasing the virtuosity of more than 170 dancers. The concerttheater hall is located in the cultural district of downtown pittsburgh. A 2017 guide to holiday performances pittsburgh moms blog. Enjoy the best pittsburgh has to offer with a ticket to one of pittsburgh clos stage productions. Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. The nutcracker provides a huge share of annual ticket sales for ballet companies across the nation, and pittsburgh ballet theatres production is among the grandest of all. The trust also provides priority programming dates on the benedum stage to cultural district resident companies including pittsburgh clo, pittsburgh ballet theatre, and the pittsburgh opera. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is a community based and internationally recognized professional ballet company that performs traditional and contemporary ballets and develops innovative works. Here comes the ballet that even nonballet fans enjoy. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community. It has an impressive 2,800 seat capacity and offers some of the best broadway shows in america. Experience one of pittsburgh s cherished holiday traditions. Pittsburgh cultural trust is the transformative force to pittsburghs vibrant development as a cultural district of high quality performing and visual arts center. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure.
Pittsburgh kdka the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. The pittsburgh ballet theatres rendition of the nutcracker is at the benedum every december. Dec, 2015 my family and i visit the benedum center every year at christmas to see the pittsburgh ballet theatre perform the nutcracker. A holiday tradition at the pittsburgh ballet theatres the. Dec 23, 2019 from annual favorites like the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker, pittsburgh clos a musical christmas carol and midnight radios variety hour holiday spectacular presented by bricolage production company and pittsburgh symphony orchestras highmark holiday pops. Subscription benefits include the best seats at the best prices, first access to special offers and behindthescenes opportunities, the vip treatment, and our popular film series. Dec 10, 2016 ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include pittsburgh ballet theatre. View different sections and secure your tickets to the next show at the benedum center. Jan 14, 2019 the pittsburgh ballet theatres rendition of the nutcracker is at the benedum every december.
In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. Ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Home concerts sports theater broadway city guide testimonials hot events faqs. Featured in the production is the famed kaufman clock, the f. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two milestones.
Dec 04, 2015 the pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story captures the awe and expectation of the night before christmas when a. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Faculty and staff pittsburgh clo academy of musical theater. Pittsburgh ballets the nutcracker 2018 nov 30 dec 27, 2018 at benedum center. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult. Orr has signed four new dancers to the company roster for pbts 50th anniversary season in 20192020, which opens oct.
Five ballets throughout the season including the nutcracker each december, mainly at the benedum center. Benedum center tickets benedum center pittsburgh tickets. Ballerinas of the pittsburgh ballet theatre dance during a rehearsal of. Calendar and event schedule for pittsburgh cultural trust. Pittsburgh clo academy offers performing arts classes, summer camps and an. This page features a ballet video titled pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker dec. Faculty and staff pittsburgh clo academy of musical. The nutcracker at the benedum center, pittsburgh, pa. Save money on things you want with a pittsburgh cultural trust promo code or coupon. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. It wouldnt be the holidays without theater, music and dancing. Set to tchaikovskys sublime score, a dreamlike journey unfolds through a moonlit. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
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