Victoria mansion and portland ballet present an event filled with holiday wonder. Maine state ballets 40th anniversary production of the nutcracker features breathtaking costumes and scenery, exquisite dancing, a cast of hundreds, and a christmas tree that grows before your very eyes. This classical nutcracker story is set in beautiful victorian portland, with sets and costumes inspired by the victoria mansion. Maine state ballets the nutcracker portland downtown. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Students herald the holidays with maine state ballet saint. Tickets available at three performances in portland at merrill auditorium december 8th 2.
Bolshoi ballet the nutcracker rated no rating in theatres sun, dec 21, 2014 experience the excitement and beauty of worldclass performances when the bolshoi ballets the nutcracker is broadcast to select cinemas nationwide on sunday, december 21. Maine state ballets the nutcracker 2015 sneak peek youtube. Think and wonder, wonder and think a tribute to dr. The top selling show on the schedule is december 12 2. First theres maine state ballets the nutcracker, with seven shows saturday through dec. Before bringing her talents to maine, artistic director linda macarthur miele danced in at least 500 nutcracker performances with. Historic preservation board site walk of portland company complex 2014 1207t08. Maine state ballets the nutcracker kicks off holidays. Repertory classes during the psbs spring 2014 repertory show that will be occurring in the portland ballet studio theater on thursday, may 15th at 5.
Adrienne pelletiers opening night of cinderella 2014 duration. Porttix is the only authorized box office for maine state ballet s nutcracker. High art and a lot of fun are coming to the keller auditorium this december, and lucky for you, great tickets are available for every nutcracker portland performance. Dec 05, 2019 portland, maine the maine state ballets performance of the nutcracker is sure to awaken the holiday spirit in even the grumpiest humbug sugarplum fairies, tin soldiers and a giant, growing christmas tree light up the stage at the merrill auditorium in portland as the maine state ballet puts on its 43rd production of the classic show which runs until december 8. Porttix is the only authorized ticket agent for maine state ballets nutcracker in portland maine. The nutcracker portland tickets the nutcracker portland. National ballet theatre of odessa, ukraine presents. To avoid unauthorized websites that sell tickets at a markup, purchase tickets by calling 207 8420800 or visiting the box office at 20 myrtle street in portland, or clicking on the purchase tickets link above. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the bangor daily news. Great way to spend an evening is to go out to dinner in downtown portland, then head over to the auditorium for a show.
This perennial favorite of portlands holiday season, a family holiday tradition, is northern new englands largest and most spectacular nutcracker. Forecasts are calling for 812 inches of snow in northern new england today and. Some people sing christmas carols, some enjoy baking, while others take the time to see a classic holiday ballet. This annual production has become a maine holiday tradition and family favorite. Nov 25, 2014 first theres maine state ballets the nutcracker, with seven shows saturday through dec.
Staying with them for the holidays are their niece, olivia, and nephew, frank higgins. This timeless holiday classic is set in victorianera portland, with sets and costumes inspired by the victoria mansion. The hip hop nutcracker is part of the 201920 portland 5 education program season. Before bringing her talents to maine, artistic director linda macarthur miele danced in at least 500 nutcracker performances. Then theres portland ballets the victorian nutcracker, with two shows dec.
Join marie and the nutcracker on a fabulous journey to the land of sweets, where toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious treats help make holiday dreams come true. Celebrate the season with a maine holiday tradition. Nutcracker ballet maine nutcracker ballet tickets in maine. Maine state ballet presents its perennial holiday favorite nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to. Oregon ballet theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. Featuring the professional dancers of portland ballet alongside a cast of talented youth from across the area, the victorian nutcracker brings the story to life for audiences young and old. Maine state ballet presents the nutcracker performed at merrill auditorium in portland november 29december 8, 2019. Bso, robinson ballet company to stage the nutcracker bangor. Merrill auditorium in portland as principal soloists in maine state ballets production of the nutcracker, from november 30 through december. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. The nutcracker in portland tickets buy at ticketcity. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in maine.
The victorian nutcracker will be performed at both merrill auditorium and westbrook performing arts center. Will call pick up and ticket sales will be available at hannaford hall tuesday beginning at 6pm. There are currently 19 the nutcracker in portland events on sale at ticketcity. Join us for a magical afternoon as clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker grace the stage of the collins center for the arts as the bangor symphony orchestra brings tchaikovskys score. Maine state ballets the nutcraker portland downtown. The victorian nutcracker will return just in time for christmas. Portland jazz orchestra is a nonprofit jazz organization dedicated to curating jazz in portland, maine and fostering the growth of musical offerings in the new england area. Light up the holidays with bossov ballets family favorite, the nutcracker, at the waterville opera house, december 1416. The nutcracker is performed at merrill auditorium with live music by the maine state ballet orchestra. Each of our corps seniors have choreographed their own piece and will be presenting it along with pieces from psbs contemporary ballet and jr.
Children are invited to bring their parents to see the mansion, decorated for the christmas season, and meet. Bring the whole family to merrill auditorium november 28th through november 6th for maines greatest holiday tradition, maine state ballets. Alison roper was born in portland, maine, and began her ballet training at age five. Maine state ballet the nutcracker porttix the official. The westbrook performing arts center is a state of the art 1,000 seat theater and event center just minutes from downtown portland, maine. Buy tickets for the nutcracker at keller auditorium in portland on december 11 7. Portland the maine state ballets the nutcracker will bring the beauty and joy of the season to portlands merrill auditorium saturday, november 29 through sunday, december 7. Dec 21, 2019 a holiday tradition for all ages, the bsos annual production of the nutcracker with the robinson ballet is beloved by audiences throughout maine.
Porttix the box office at merrill auditorium portland. The nationally acclaimed company estimates that over 150,000 people have joined the audience throughout over 200 performances, a record for the portland area. Family friendly atmosphere where students can learn ballet, tap and jazz. Portland ballets the victorian nutcracker in two locations. Through this remixed and reimagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of the hip hop nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. Search performances in your state now buy tickets to see moscow ballet performances. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater.
With music by the portland ballet orchestra, conducted by university of southern maines robert lehmann, portland ballet will once again bring this local favorite to the portland public. Bso, robinson ballet company to stage the nutcracker. Dec 09, 2014 act i christmas eve at the victoria mansion, 1800s portland maine it is the late 1800s in portland, maine. Maine state ballet presents its perennial holiday favorite, the nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium. First theres maine state ballet s the nutcracker, with seven shows saturday through dec. Get your hands on the nutcracker portland tickets to be a part of the threeweek run at the keller auditorium from december 7 26, 2019. Porttix the box office at merrill auditorium portland maine. Dec 31, 2019 this is a beautiful theater located right in homey portland, maine. With your contributions and sponsorship, our goal is to inspire, educate and develop future jazz audiences for generations to come. Bangor ballet to present nutcracker in a nutshell bangor daily news. Two pianists perform a fourhand arrangement of tchaikovskys score while a beloved local youth librarian narrates from the the nutcracker and the king of the mice. A dancer waits to go on stage for the waltz of the snowflakes during a performance of maine state ballets the nutcracker at merrill auditorium in portland on tuesday. Roper was honored with a fullevening performance series. Portland, maine portland ballet companys pbc the victorian nutcracker is set in victorian era portland with stage sets and costumes inspired by the victoria mansion.
The nutcracker portland tickets the nutcracker portland tickets christmas is a special time of year that everyone experiences differently. Portland, maine the portland pirates today, in conjunction with the american hockey league, announced that tonights game against the worcester sharks, scheduled for 7. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Bangor the bangor ballet will present nutcracker in a nutshell at 4 p. The nutcracker portland, or 2020 holiday season on. Two performances will be held at the westbrook performing arts center on saturday december at 2. Previously performed in 20 and 2014 in front of soldout crowds, artistic director and. Staff oregon ballet theatre school portland, oregon. Tchaikovskys familiar score and artistic director nell shipmans beautiful choreography make for an experience your whole family will remember for years to come.
Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the notify me button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community. Over 80 children from the greater portland community will join the company dancers onstage. Maine state ballet presents eight performances of its critically acclaimed classic holiday ballet, the nutcracker, over two weekends november 24th through december 3rd. Tchaikovsky and petipas the nutcracker, with choreography by the legendary george balanchine. The nutcracker portland, or 2020 holiday season onsale now. Oregon ballets the nutcracker is a beautiful presentation of glorious scenery, swirling magical snowflakes and lavish costumes. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Spinning into nutcracker season maine state ballet. Get tickets for maine state ballet the nutcracker at merrill auditorium. It is home to many performances, plays, as well as concerts.
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