Pittsburgh, pa complete with flurrying snow, a colossal christmas tree and magic tricks galore, the pittsburgh ballet theaters production. Those attending will also receive 50 percent off tickets for select performances to pbts production of the nutcracker, which runs dec. The updated schedule for the upcoming season, for which pbt also has promoted three dancers to soloist, includes these six performances. During his seven years in pbts company, he danced a wide array of ballets ranging from classical to neoclassical to contemporary, which included principal and soloist roles in ballets such as the nutcracker, swan lake, symphony in c. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Due to the covid19 pandemic our cheap seats partners are canceling or postponing performances. Pittsburgh ballet theatre school kicks off the nutcracker. All services may not be available at all performances. Click the link above for accessible performance schedule or contact customer service for further assistance. Search all pittsburgh ballet theatre events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker runs december 5th through december 28th at the benedum center for the performing arts in downtown pittsburgh. See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together.
Alan received a contract to join pittsburgh ballet theatrespbtsprofessional company at the age of 17. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and. Coming from yugoslavia, he already had a different idea of ballet in his mind than the americans did, and by 1968, he had trained many of his students into performing in the traditional way. Performances will take place at the benedum theater, through december 26. People can find numerous options online to consider and shop at pittsburgh ballet theatre, using online coupon codes and discounts. The 40th anniversary season of pittsburgh ballet theatre is a grand survey of dance repertoire. How pittsburgh ballet theatres nutcracker measures up to others. There will be an intermission between the acts, but in total, the entire ballet will be about two hours, the average length for any fulllength theatrical production.
The holiday season wouldnt be complete in pittsburgh without the annual showing of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker fridaythe pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Under the leadership of codirectors marjorie grundvig and dennis marshall and pbt artistic director, pbt school cultivates the next generation of professional dancers and provide a. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Cheap tickets to all pittsburgh ballet theatre shows are available on cheaptickets. Pittsburgh ballet theatre advances accessibility pointe. Pittsburgh dance council with presenting sponsor bny mellon. Pittsburgh ballet theatre signs four more dancers for 2018. What its like to watch pbts nutcracker from the stage pittsburgh. 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. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. To learn about upcoming online and virtual arts and culture events, please visit the pitt arts hotlist page.
As i mentioned in a previous article, the pbts production of the. Orr has signed four more dancers to the company roster for the 20182019 season, which opens oct. Pittsburgh ballet theatre school kicks off the nutcracker season at 1 p. The cheap seats program is available to university of pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff with a valid pitt id.
According to the pittsburgh postgazette, pbt depends on the nutcracker for 58 percent of its ticket sales, and last seasons holiday performances sold only 33,500 tickets, 1,500 fewer than projected. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1205 02. Click the link above for accessible performance schedule or contact customer service for further. Pittsburgh ballet theatre offering autismfriendly nutcracker performancepittsburgh is a leader in making its performing arts accessible for people with disabilities whether its a. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. With extended schedule, ballet costumiers busy this time of year pbts version of the nutcracker is set in pittsburgh. Pitt arts student affairs university of pittsburgh. The journey towards a legitimate ballet company began in 1965 when nicolas petrov was working at pittsburgh playhouse as a choreographer. Its eclectic style and irrepressible energy have been shaped by four distinguished artistic directors over four decades. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. These coupons allow people to make the right choices and save big every time.
See more ideas about ballet theater, ballet and nutcracker christmas. Brown mamas has your chance to win a set of 4 free tickets, and weve got a pittsburgh ballet discount code for 20% off tickets which start. Pbt school, the official training institution of pittsburgh ballet theatre, is recognized as one of the nations finest schools for dance education and training. From preballet to preprofessional, we guide dancers every step along the way. Pbt has been inviting guests to make cameo appearances in the party scene for more than a decade. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies.
Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult. In 197071, pbt presented its first subscription season at the syria mosque with one performance of swan lake and four of the nutcracker. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt artistic director terrence s. Pittsburgh ballet theatre school pittsburgh official.
The nutcracker has been performed by pbt annually since 1969, becoming a family tradition that spans generations. Buy pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets to the 2020 pittsburgh ballet theatre schedule and theater dates. Calendar and event schedule for pittsburgh cultural trust skip to main content. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Pbts pittsburghinspired production captures the excitement of the original story through five fanciful scenes, over 150 unique costumes and tchaikovskys. Pittsburgh ballet theatre school in pittsburgh, pa. With the onset of the current holiday season, pittsburgh ballet theatre is tucking 10 years of peter farmers magical version of the nutcracker under its belt. For anyone whos never seen our version or who just wants a refresher on the story. Afternoon of enchantment, presented by pittsburgh ballet. Pittsburgh ballet theater artistic director terrence orr and principal dancer alexandria kochis talk about the pittsburgh nods in the ballet theaters production of the nutcracker. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. Pittsburgh ballet announces upcoming season, promotes 3. Participation in all performances is optional, and rehearsals are separate from class.
Susan jaffe named pittsburgh ballet theatres new artistic. The trust also provides priority programming dates on the benedum stage to cultural district. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatre s the nutcracker. Upcoming events please note, all pitt arts free arts encounters are suspended for the remainder of the spring 2020 term. This year, the company will double its offering, performing the nutcracker in december and beauty and the beast in february. One of the most exciting ballet companies in the united states, pittsburgh ballet theatre has built a legacy of excellence and innovation since its founding in 1969. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score.
Ballet school pittsburgh ballet academy of pittsburgh. Purchase cheap pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets and discounted pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets to see pittsburgh ballet theatre live at ticketsupply. The pittsburgh ballet theatre opens its traditional holiday offering tonight. Calendar and event schedule for pittsburgh cultural trust. With extended schedule, ballet costumiers busy this time of year triblive see more. The pittsburgh ballet theatre preprofessional ensemble will be performing act ii divertissements from the nutcracker. The production was designed to serve audience members with autism, or other sensory sensitivities. The average ticket will cost you the highest on 23102020 at. Clair, pa complete with flurrying snow, a colossal christmas tree and magic tricks galore, the pittsburgh ballet theaters production. Jaffe becomes pbts seventh artistic director and only the second female director in the companys history. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker marks two. Pittsburgh youth ballet staff pittsburgh youth ballet. The nutcracker benedum center pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
Uniquely pittsburghinspired, the nutcracker is celebrating its 15th anniversary season, while the pbts artistic director, terrence orrwho created the dazzling productionis marking his. Please visit pitt arts covid19 arts update page to learn about pittsburgh arts and culture closures, cancellations and postponed events. In 20, pittsburgh ballet theatre premiered a sensoryfriendly performance of the nutcracker. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet. It seemed to be a good time to pause and reflect on memories from some essential pbt people with long, warm, fuzzy and, of course, nutty. Save up to 50% off with these current pbt coupon code, free promo code and other discount voucher. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11. The ticketed event is open to the public and will feature dance, performance and craft experiences at pbt studios, 2900 liberty ave. Fri, dec 4 sun, dec 27, 2020 benedum center pittsburgh ballet theatre ballet. In the 1980s, former new york city ballet principal dancer patricia wilde led the. Pittsburgh ballet theatre announced today that former american ballet theatre principal susan jaffe will succeed terrence orr as artistic director of the company, effective july 1.
Ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tour dates 2019, pittsburgh. The fiveballet season runs october 2018 through may 2019 and includes. Upcoming events and tickets for pittsburgh ballet theatre.
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