Pittsburgh s premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. Based on the original score composed by tchaikovsky, the nutcracker ballet premiered at the mariinsky theater in russia in 1892 and will be produced locally by pioneer valley ballet at the. Experience one of pittsburghs cherished holiday traditions. What will become of terrence orrs pittsburghthemed nutcracker once he steps down as pittsburgh ballet theatres artistic director. Pittsburgh ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 youtube. Orr has announced he will retire in june 2020 after celebrating the pittsburgh ballet theatres upcoming 50 th anniversary season. An evil enchantment and a mysterious love story give wings to a ballet that has captured the public imagination since 1895. Pittsburgh ballet theatre opens single ticket sales for. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Propelled by tchaikovskys iconic score, this soaring story. Please check back to order your tickets at that time. Pittsburgh ballet theatre sets stage for the nutcracker. 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.
Beneath the stahlbaums christmas tree, a battle between the. Pittsburgh ballet theatre offering autismfriendly nutcracker performance. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker and his parking. A winter wonderland awaits at pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. Swan lake with the pbt orchestra pittsburgh ballet theatre. Pittsburgh ballet theatres 202021 season includes two productions not staged during the current season due to covid19 shutdowns. Its christmas eve in turnofthecentury pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. Holiday magic with pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker pittsburghballet. Pittsburghs premier ballet company of nearly 50 years. The magic of the nutcracker comes to life on the benedum center stage. Pittsburgh ballet theatre is proud to offer sensoryfriendly performances for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities or other individualized needs.
Pbts pittsburghthemed nutcracker to continue for foreseeable. Pbts nutcracker production adds nods to pittsburgh. Its opening night at the benedum, and the nutcracker just cant risk losing his spot while hes away. Holiday magic with pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker. While the founding of pittsburgh ballet theatre school predates that of the company, the two were merged under the direction of patrick franz, pbts artistic director from 19771982. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Pittsburgh ballet theatre cultural district, pittsburgh. Together with the live pbt orchestra, pbt returns to swan lake for two weekends around valentines day. We are thrilled that you have chosen to join us for our 20 performances of the nutcracker. Neighbor news pittsburgh ballet theatre opens single ticket sales for 2012 20 season. The spring show is a variety show that features ballet in the first act and any style of dance in the. 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. Tickets for the summer concert go on sale april 15, 2018. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
Pbt was the first professional ballet company in the country to present a sensoryfriendly performance of. Official ticket site of the pittsburgh ballet theatre, tickets to the nutcracker at the benedum center and other pbt events. The magic of the nutcracker illuminates the stage with more than 150 performers, hundreds of costumes and. Shown are dancers cooper verona and marisa grywalski. We have produced sensoryfriendly performances since 20.
Pittsburgh ballet theatre put the final touches on their production of the nutcracker during a dress rehersal thursday at the benedum center. Pittsburgh ballet announces upcoming season, promotes 3. The nutcracker is nothing short of magical pittsburgh postgazette. Swan lake exemplifies classical technique from the ballet en blanc swan scenes to the black swans famous 32 fouettes. The fall show is a production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Journey to a land of enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and exciting dances set to tchaikovskys glorious score.