For that production, the pbt has 210 costumes including duplicates of designs worn by snowflakes and other characters of which 110 were built in the pbt. Pittsburgh ballet theatre executive director harris ferris. Never miss a the pittsburgh cultural trust sale or online discount, updated daily. The pittsburgh ballet theatre opens its traditional holiday offering tonight. In 1982, pbt entered a new era with the appointment of patricia wilde as artistic director a position she would hold for 15 years. Huge thank you to pittsburgh ballet theatre for sponsoring this post. Pbt presents a nutcracker geared to children with autism disorders. Pbts 3rd offering for this 31st season, the nutcracker will surely enthrall the audience with its colorful, largerthanlife scenery, toys that come alive, swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker runs december 5th through december 28th at the benedum center for the performing arts in downtown pittsburgh. Pittsburgh ballet theatre announces 20142015 season company. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury beauty comes from within. For pittsburgh ballet theatre dancers, the companys annual production of the nutcracker is as much a part of their family traditions as it is for those who fill the seats of the benedum center night after night each december.
Pediatric alliance is proud to support this important event by raffling off tickets to. Pbt was the first professional ballet company in the country to present a sensoryfriendly performance of. For the troupes 201415 season its 45th anniversary it has planned hallmark ballets, the annual nutcracker production and pittsburgh premieres. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Home concerts sports theater broadway city guide testimonials hot events faqs. Pbts nutcracker worth a visit pittsburgh postgazette. Since 1969, pittsburgh ballet theatre has been western pennsylvanias premier source of extraordinary ballet. Pittsburgh ballet theatres storied history with balanchine and tchaikovsky is revived in this.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre is proud to offer sensoryfriendly performances for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities or other individualized needs. Pittsburgh ballet theatres livein students balance. Alan received a contract to join pittsburgh ballet theatrespbtsprofessional company at the age of 17. Brown mamas has your chance to win a set of 4 free tickets, and weve got a pittsburgh ballet discount. Pbt season to mix premieres, favorites by bauknecht. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Set in turnofthecentury pittsburgh, this holiday tradition resounds with more than 150 dancers, radiant scenery, astounding magic tricks and new surprises each season. Pittsburgh ballet theatre school pittsburgh official. Orr, the pbts highly anticipated annual production features a fresh take on the classic story and iconic. Increasing the presence of blacks in ballet is an effort anchored by. Pittsburgh ballet theatre in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Originally from pittsburgh, alan began dancing at the age of nine.
Best 2014 holiday events in pittsburgh cbs pittsburgh. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. Pittsburgh ballet theatre 2900 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15201 rated 4. Ive attended the pittsburgh ballet theatres production of the nutcracker countless times. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score. Pbt unveils 20142015 lineup 45th anniversary season. So it is not so much a difficulty, but for me a challenge around the geography to. Accommodations will include designated quiet areas and activity stations in the lobby.
The sleeping beauty with the pbt orchestra october 2426, 2014 benedum center choreography. The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 11. Pittsburgh ballet announces upcoming season, promotes 3. The 40th anniversary season of pittsburgh ballet theatre is a grand survey of dance repertoire. The lineup was announced wednesday evening at a reception for pbt subscribers, supporters, trustees and artists at the benedum center, downtown. Insights from the lion king and the nutcracker posted on november 5, 2014 by jessica ryan in accessibility.
Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker visits the mass mutual. From the moonlit snow scene to the effervescent land of enchantment, the pittsburgh postgazette calls the nutcracker the best holiday performance in pittsburgh. Arts, visual and performing autism social aspects ballets. Most weeks, they work on their academics during a long midday break, between lengthy early morning and late afternoon dance classes. Pittsburgh ballet theatre presents its secondannual sensoryfriendly production of the nutcracker, which is designed for patrons with sensory sensitivities and other special needs, at 2pm tuesday, dec. The nutcracker has been performed by pbt annually since 1969, becoming a family tradition that spans generations. Falling snow, magic tricks, characters that come alive and dance after virtuoso dance. A pittsburgh dance organization is supporting a new initiative for more diversity in professional ballet.
The nutcracker, benedum center tickets for 1204 07. Halloween costume ideas from pittsburgh ballet theatre see more. Select an organization all organizations august wilson african american cultural center pittsburgh ballet theatre pittsburgh clo pittsburgh cultural trust pittsburgh opera pittsburgh public theater pittsburgh symphony orchestra. By the 198182 season, pbt had made its new york city debut and toured to 28 states, canada and the virgin islands. 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. 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. As it entered its second decade, pittsburgh ballet theatre cemented its place among the nations leading ballet companies. The pittsburgh ballet theatre schools preprofessional students will be performing a variety of works including medium is the message, a piece choreographed by julia adam in the early 1990s for san francisco ballets choreographic workshop, drawing much attention for ms.
Orr and school directors marjorie grundvig and dennis marshall, the intensive summer program 2014 will include instruction by prominent pbt faculty members and other accomplished guest teachers. By katie drozynski pbts updated 20202021 season will include performances rescheduled due to the coronavirus. As i mentioned in a previous article, the pbts production of the. The nutcracker pittsburgh official ticket source benedum. Pbts the nutcracker2019 snow and waltz of the flowers. Two years later he attended pittsburgh ballet theatre schoolpbts, where in 1998 he was a recipient of the prestigious princess grace foundation dance honorarium. See both sides of this mixedrepertory production brings together. The nutcracker 2018 pittsburgh ballet theatre youtube. The pittsburgh ballet theater welcomes the show back, this time with a 24performance run at the benedum center from december 1st to december 27th. In celebration of its 50th anniversary season in 20192020, pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt will embark on a live music appeal to help sustain live music at pbt performances for the next 50 years.
Pbts autismfriendly nutcracker december 16th, 20 the pittsburgh ballet theatre is presenting this countrys firstever autismfriendly performance of the nutcracker at the benedum theater in pittsburgh on friday, december 27, 20 at 2. As she prepares for her 12th holiday season with pbt. Pittsburgh ballet theatre school intensive summer program. Pittsburgh ballet theatre announces updates to its 2020. The nutcracker is slip slidin away at the massmutual pittsburgh ice rink at ppg place. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker and his parking chair. Pittsburgh ballet theatre has a regional audience, so when we say pittsburgh, we really mean the sevencounty msa. Under the direction of internationally renowned pbt artistic director terrence s. Tommie was named one of pointe magazines stars of the corps in 2019 and dance magazines 25 to watch in 2020. Pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt has announced updates to its upcoming 20202021 season in response to programs rescheduled due to the coronavirus covid19 crisis that forced the closure of non. Keep kids wideeyed with beautiful ballerinas and dancing snowflakes. She was named one of pointe magazines stars of the corps in 2019 and.
Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Pittsburgh april 22, 2020 pittsburgh ballet theatre pbt has announced updates to its upcoming 20202021 season in response to programs rescheduled due to the coronavirus. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens the nutcracker fridaythe pittsburgh ballet theatre opened the nutcracker friday night the first of 24 performances at the benedum center. Trainee with pittsburgh ballet theatre 20192020 season. Enjoy listening too, to the heartwarming and enchanting music that is a signature christmas repertoire. I went as a young, aspiring dancer growing up, and in the past few years, have the renewed the tradition as an adult. A patron attending the pittsburgh ballet theatres autismfriendly performance of the nutcracker poses with a ballerina.
Alyssa herzog melby and the pbts autismfriendly nutcracker november 19, 20 november 19, 20 nadine champsi in my inspired pittsburgh mommy series, i feature different pittsburgh mothers who have started unique grassrootstype projects within the city. Pittsburgh native tommie lin kesten joined pittsburgh ballet theatre in 2018 from pbts graduate program, where she trained for a year. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. 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. Pittsburgh ballet theatre promotes three dancers to soloists. Tommie lin kesten, a pittsburgh native who joined pittsburgh ballet theatre in 2018 from pbts graduate program.
We have produced sensoryfriendly performances since 20. This mixedrepertory production brings together three celebrated choreographers to create stunning dance for the here buy tickets read more. The journey towards a legitimate ballet company began in 1965 when nicolas petrov was working at pittsburgh playhouse as a choreographer. As the colossal tree shoots skyward and snowflakes blanket the stage, the journey glides into a radiant land of enchantment brimming with virtuosic dances from faraway lands. Traditions within a tradition pbts nutcracker brings. Kick off the holiday season with phipps conservatory and a winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Benedum center tickets benedum center pittsburgh tickets. Performances will take place at the benedum theater, through december 26. The holiday season wouldnt be complete in pittsburgh without the annual showing of the nutcracker. They did not do any outreaches or other performances for the year. Ava marie griebel trainee pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh ballet theatre tickets pittsburgh ballet. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh. She and three seamstressesstitchers working with her also bring to life the visions of other designers, including 50 costumes designed by zack brown for the nutcracker in 2002. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker spreads holiday magic. Where its a family tradition or a first time visit, the pittsburgh ballet theatres performance of the nutcracker will surely delight.