A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams. Urban nutcracker is a different spin on a classic entertainment. I recommend the urban nutcracker to those seeking to add a. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. If youre north of the city, go see some young dancers performing new work. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Where to watch the nutcracker in boston boston magazine. Discount reflects current ticket prices, which may change. Back bay events center john hancock hall 180 berkeley street boston. Event tickets centers 100% guarantee provides full refunds in the event your order was accepted and not delivered, not delivered in time for the event or your tickets were not valid for entry. We have the unique ability to offer a nice elegant dinner, executive meeting, networking event, holiday party or an energized teambuilding event. December 1631, times vary, back bay events center, 180.
The tony williams dance center is the arts space where dance excellence occurs. Back bay events center john hancock hall 180 berkeley street boston, ma 02116 combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williams urban nutcracker features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. The hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj and a violinist and features the music from tchaikovskys classic the. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the back bay events center. The 2018 green bay nutcracker ballet is filled with the magic and tradition of this holiday classic. Nov 23, 2016 the dozens of children who are dancing in urban nutcracker make the commute to jamaica plain several times weekly, chauffeured by dozens of patient parents.
Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Get discount urban nutcracker tickets for back bay events center john hancock hall boston. Putting on a pair of notsneakers and attending a ballet or holiday theater performance is an annual tradition for many families. Due to the coronavirus covid19 health crisis events listed on this website may be canceled or postponed, please refer to the event organizers website for possible schedule changes. Joining a cast of almost one hundred talented local performers are four high caliber professional dancers, including our own homegrown star, randi osetek. Urban nutcrackerback bay events center john hancock. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. The show runs through december 31 at the back bay events center in boston.
Urban nutcracker delivers classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step, jazz and a few other surprises that will have your family at the edge of their seats. The hip hop nutcracker is the must see family holiday. You can also catch tony williams urban nutcracker at the back bay events center. Urban nutcracker boston tickets coming soon at back bay events. Berkeley ballet theater bbt, the east bays premiere center for ballet training, welcomes all members of the community to enjoy robbie nichols and sally streets the nutcracker this holiday season. Holiday events in boston 2016 tree lightings, santa, more. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic. Urban nutcracker will return to the boch center shubert theatre. Green bay nutcracker ballet green bay events calendar. Porter sanford iii performing arts center 3181 rainbow drive decatur, ga 30034. Nov 18, 2016 tony williams dance center presents the 16th year of the boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker, december 1631 at john hancock hall 180 berkeley st, boston, ma 02116. Back bay events center, john hancock hall, 180 berkeley st.
Urban nutcracker will be performed at john hancock hall at the back bay events center, 180 berkeley. Live accompaniment by the san diego symphony and the classics philharmonic. Where to watch the nutcracker in boston a handy cheat sheet to help you find the drosselmeyer of your dreams. Two south shore residents, miltons megan kream, an eighthgrader at thayer academy in braintree, and julia ryan, a sophomore at marshfield high, are among the performers in the cast. A range of musical genres, including doowop, jazz and hiphop, delight people of all ages. Dec 15, 2017 urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. Urban nutcracker, everyone loves latkes, the gore place holiday tea, and more.
Urban nutcracker will be performed at john hancock hall at the back bay events center, 180 berkeley st. As one of bostons largest independent event sites, receptions can be held for up to 800 guests. Ballethnic dance companys imaginative adaptation of tchaikovskys holiday classic gives it a soulful, urban vibe. The nutcracker discounts in boston boston on budget.
Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. Urban nutcracker brings healing, heart and soul to the holiday. Featuring a spacious ballroom, 1,100seat theater, and multiple breakout and meeting rooms, back bay events center is the perfect venue for conferences, performances, special events, trade shows, and important meetings of all kinds. A wide range of classes are available for both adults and children. This article has been updated to show event information for 2016. A 21stcentury nutcracker urban nutcracker, which is staged at the back bay events center, is a boston original. 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. There will be two special 60 minute presentations tailored specifically for the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum and families with very young. The back bay events center is showing tony williams urban nutcracker, which fuses tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz interpretation and shows not only classic ballet, but urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, and step dances as well. Urban nutcracker brings healing, heart and soul to the. Urban nutcracker runs middecember through new years eve at the back bay events center in john hancock hall, 180 berkeley street in boston view directions, parking, and public transit options. Use our cheat sheet to find the nutcracker show of your dreams, from the boston ballets the nutcracker, to the slutcracker, to the urban nutcracker. Our 2016 list of all the worthy wintry holiday events to check out around boston this season.
Nov 27, 20 where to watch the nutcracker in boston a handy cheat sheet to help you find the drosselmeyer of your dreams. Urban nutcracker presented by tony williams dance center. The production now enjoys a run of 15 performances and tony is never content to leave it at that. The ballethnic dance company brings this seminal ballet up to date in urban nutcracker this twist includes the same story, but with relatable characters playing a few streets over from the campus of georgia tech in the heart of sweet auburn. The moscow ballet will bring the great russian nutcracker to the orpheum theater this december while jose mateo ballet theatre will present the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre and the strand theatre. Oct 18, 2019 putting on a pair of notsneakers and attending a ballet or holiday theater performance is an annual tradition for many families. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric. Dec 26, 2016 urban nutcracker debuted at the strand in dorchester, massachusetts, in 2001. The 16th annual presentation of williams urban nutcracker will run from dec. The urban nutcracker is taking place at the john hancock hall on berkeley street. Fusing tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz interpretation, urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their continued. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer.
For the first time in seven years, he appeared on friday night as drosselmeyerinadoorag, a clever touch. Nov 01, 2016 our 2016 list of all the worthy wintry holiday events to check out around boston this season. 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. Throughout the years, she has appeared as a party girl, an attendant to the sugar plum fairy, a street kid and a duckling. Im not sure where the orpeheum comes into play, but i dont believe any performance of the nutcracker is taking place there, and, no, as far as i know john hancock has no part of the orpheum. Bay area nutcrackers, velveteen rabbit, and other holiday. Create memories this holiday season with the mayors. Urban nutcracker debuted at the strand in dorchester, massachusetts, in 2001. This modern holiday classic has been praised as a nutcracker with real soul by boston metro. Our buildings, along with each events promoters are continuing to follow the lead of city, state and federal officials as they implement strategies recommended by public. Artistic director tony williams has always treated urban nutcracker as a workinprogress, adapting the ballet to make it truly reflective of contemporary cultural life in boston. 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. Urban nutcracker brings healing, heart and soul to the holiday season.
Our buildings, along with each event s promoters are continuing to follow the lead of city, state and federal officials as they implement strategies recommended by public. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the back bay events center john hancock hall in bostons back bay. Urban nutcracker delivers a classic story with a twist, 16. The nutcracker san diego civic theatre the official. Fusing tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz. Dec 16, 2016 urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. Through growth in the coming years, the urban nutcracker extended its run and moved from the strand theatre during its period of renovation and was hosted in the wheelock family theatre and in the back bay events center, where it is today. Nothing gets you more in the holiday spirit than the classic tchaikovsky music that accompanies the nutcracker ballet.
The production tells the beloved story with exciting surprises and moments of audience participation. Get your tickets for bostons very own, hip hop holiday urban nutcracker now in our 19th year. Create memories this holiday season with the mayors holiday. North end beacon hill back bay charlestown south end. Situated in the heart of the back bay, the back bay events center the john hancock hall and dorothy quincy suite is a fullservice, stateoftheart meeting and event facility available for corporate engagements, theatrical and concert productions, and social events.
A range of musical genres, including doowop, jazz and hip. We also provide 100% refunds if the event was cancelled and not rescheduled. Since 2008, colorado springs most entertaining nutcracker. The dozens of children who are dancing in urban nutcracker make the commute to jamaica plain several times weekly, chauffeured by dozens of patient parents. And of course, since its managed and operated by tillingers, the services are extraordinary. Urban nutcrackerback bay events center john hancock hall. Tony williams urban nutcracker back bay events center john hancock hall tony williams urban nutcracker thursday, dec. Make a holiday memory with the nutcracker at the san diego civic theatre. Dec, 2016 a 21stcentury nutcracker urban nutcracker, which is staged at the back bay events center, is a boston original. Tony williams dance center presents the 16th year of the boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker, december 1631 at john hancock hall 180 berkeley st, boston, ma 02116. There will be two special 60 minute presentations tailored specifically for the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum and families with very young children. The bismarck event center and belle mehus auditorium are closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the coronavirus covid19 and how it may affect our events. Combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williams urban nutcracker features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale.
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