Nov 22, 2019 the syracuse city ballet is gearing up for their annual production of the nutcracker, and artistic directorchoreographer kathleen rathbun stopped into the classic fm studios to chat with midday host diane jones about this years production, as well as the special sensoryfriendly performance that has become an annual tradition. Syracuse city ballet to present the nutcracker dec. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. Syracuse city ballet presents the nutcracker please note. Theyre best known for the nutcracker and the ballet school that trains these young dancers, but. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Season kicking off for the syracuse city ballet wstm. The festive music, and the graceful beautiful dancing of the ballerinas, put me right in the christmas spirit. Purchase cheap syracuse city ballet tickets and discounted syracuse city ballet tickets to see syracuse city ballet live at ticketsupply. Syracuse city ballet offers professional dancers the opportunity to guest in many of our performances. Syracuse syracuse city ballets new production of the nutcracker will blend the tradition of tchaikovskys classic with colorful sets and costumes and new choreography while bringing back dancers who have thrilled area audiences. Dedicated to providing quality family entertainment and dance education outreach, the ballet performs to soldout audiences at the mulroy civic center. Wsyrtv it wouldnt be christmas without the nutcracker. Dont miss out on season three of city ballet the podcast, featuring indepth conversations about whats to come in winter 2020 at nycb.
The nutcracker returns with spectacular dancing, dazzling costumes and colorful sets. First there was a school, and then there was a company. Syracuse city ballet the nutcracker tickets syracuse city. Hopefully syracuse city ballet will be performing off again in 2021. Looking on, from left, are dancers, kameron triche, nikolas allen jeleniauskas and claire rathbun. Headed by juilliardtrained dancer and former princeton ballet society of new jersey soloist kathleen rathbun, syracuse city ballet enriches the cultural soil of central new york with professional ballet performances and topflight training. If you are interested and have availability, please send us your resume, headshot, and video reel. During each season, the company stages stalwarts of the classical repertoire. Founded in 1997 by current artistic director, kathleen rathbun and a dedicated group of volunteers, syracuse city ballet, inc. To see young childrens faces light up as they see the. Syracuse city ballets production to showcase cinderella. The season opens with an imagination in motion masquerade gala on friday, september 27. Syracuse city ballet is dedicated to giving our community the opportunity to appreciate the beauty and power of ballet through various outreach programs.
Click here to get a printable word search of ballet terms. Peter tchaikovsky, the famous russian composer, was commissioned by mastermind choreographer marius petipa to compose the nutcracker ballet, score based on alexandre dumass adaptation of e. Syracuse city ballet is syracuse s own premier ballet company. The syracuse city ballets the nutcracker visits upstate. We create familyoriented entertainment while offering opportunities for local professional, preprofessional, and. Nov 30, 2018 by gabrielle mediak syracuse published 12.
Cheap tickets to all syracuse city ballet shows are available on cheaptickets. Nutcracker ballet syracuse, new york syracuse city ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. In addition to our annual production of the nutcracker, we have enjoyed offering you other major productions such as aladdin, sleeping. The timeless story of cinderella is a perfect fairy tale for syracuse audiences emerging from the cold of winter into the beauty of spring. Rehearsals begin two months before the curtains rise, with hours spent in the studio, every weekend, from friday evening through sunday afternoon until the first performance dec. The syracuse city ballets production of the nutcracker is happening on november 30th and december 1st at the oncenter crouse hinds theater. Syracuse city ballets the nutcracker returns to the stage. Syracuse city ballet is syracuses own premier ballet company.
Rathbun taught classical ballet at syracuse university and was the former director of the dance department at metropolitan school of the arts. For more than 25 years, city ballet raleigh has been presenting tchaikovskys the nutcracker, our muchanticipated hallmark of the holiday season. Buy syracuse city ballet tickets to the 2020 syracuse city ballet schedule and theater dates. Check back every week for a new offering just for our younger audience members. Syracuse city ballet presents the nutcracker the oncenter. Syracuse city ballet is a nonprofit 501 c3 organization that, for over twenty years, has been honored to have the opportunity to bring world class artistic productions to the central new york community.
The nutcracker, swan lake, snow white, peter pan, aladdin, sleeping beauty, dracula, cinderella, and. Syracuse city ballet presents the nutcracker hd youtube. Salt lake city ballet performance tickets nutcracker. We perform a full length, richly costumed and staged version of the ballet, featuring professional guest artists in principal roles. Nov 21, 2019 the syracuse city ballets production of the nutcracker is happening on november 30th and december 1st at the oncenter crouse hinds theater. Syracuse city ballet highlights upcoming 201718 season with. The festive music, and the graceful beautiful dancing of. Its become a holiday tradition in central new york.
If purchasing tickets offline, please call or visit the oncenter box office, open mondayfriday 10am4pm and saturday 10am2pm. Syracuse city ballet tickets syracuse city ballet theater. The syracuse city ballet 2018 production of the nutcracker performed from november 30, 2018 through december 2, 2018 at the oncenter crouse hinds theater. Syracuse city ballets the nutcracker plays for three. Nov 01, 2017 in the syracuse city ballet version of the nutcracker, fritz protects his sister and goes through the land of sweets with her. The syracuse city ballet production of the nutcracker is a definite mustsee for families to attend during the holiday season in syracuse. The festive music, and the graceful beautiful dancing. Syracuse city ballet, a local notforprofit arts organization, is launching its 20192020 season. The nutcracker returns with spectacular dancing, dazzling costumes and. Our programs extend to people of all ages, races, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
A three city block facility located in the heart of syracuse, new york, the oncenter crouse hinds theater, an smg managed facility, has flexible meeting, convention, banquet and event space to accommodate groups and functions of all sizes. Wsyrtv ever since she first saw the nutcracker, its been katie klaczkos dream to dance with syracuse ballet. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in syracuse. Syracuse city ballet performed their last show in 2020 on april 01st in toronto. Syracuse city ballets cast coordinator and ballet parent, kim glassford, said she is excited for the companys performance of the wellknown ballet. Since the opening of the war memorial arena in 1951, to the harmonious addition. We need your help to continue making these opportunities possible. Please fill out our online form to receive your complimentary oneyear circle of friends. Syracuse city ballet should have shows in lake charles, san diego, sarasota and charlotte when the new schedule comes out. Rathbun brought classical ballet back to central new york with the founding of syracuse city ballet, inc. The nutcracker ballet was first presented 123 years ago at the mariinsky theatre in st.
Collaborating occasionally with syracuse symphony orchestra, past performances include cinderella, swan lake, and. Ive been doing it for so many years, and i have just grown to love that ballet, glassford said. Syracuse city ballet offers professional dancers the opportunity to guest in many of. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Playing at the oncenter crouse hinds theater on march 14 and 15, syracuse city ballets production of cinderell a will be the companys third performance of the season, following dracula and the nutcracker. Syracuse city ballets the nutcracker returns to the. This october, syracuse city ballet will bring this dramatic tale to life. This performance is a unique, onehour production designed especially for schoolaged children. Syracuse city ballet is dedicated to giving our community the opportunity to. Maggie wilsch, who plays clara in the syracuse city ballets performance of the nutracker, dances for patients at upstate golisano childrens hospital.
New york nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Please be sure to include references, height, and availability with your application. Peter pan presented by syracuse city ballet syracuse. Central new yorks only professional ballet company where she continues to. It will be performed in the oncenter crouse hinds theater, december. Performed by central new yorks very own professional ballet company, this is a nutcracker that will enchant children and adults alike and is the mustsee dance. Syracuse city ballet will perform its 9th annual presentation of a childrens nutcracker on monday, november 25th and tuesday, november 26th at 10 am. Founded in 1997 by artistic director kathleen rathbun, upstate ny ballet is central new yorks premier regional ballet company. Search all syracuse city ballet events and get last minute tickets with a 150% moneyback guarantee. Lia cirio will dance the sugar plumb fairy in syracuse city ballets the nutcracker. Peter pan presented by syracuse city ballet syracuse, ny. The syracuse city ballet will be performing the the nutcracker this weekend.
Students might don their slippers to animate cinderella or swan lake, but a. Lia cirio will dance the sugar plumb fairy in syracuse city ballet s the nutcracker. For more than 100 years, bram strokers dracula has thrilled audiences with its haunting story of love, loss and redemption. It will be performed in the oncenter crouse hinds theater, december 6th to december 8th. The festive treat of the nutcracker presented by the syracuse city ballet has once again entertained numerous audiences this past weekend. Syracuse city ballet first there was a school, and then there was a company. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in new york. Dec 05, 2014 syracuse city ballet s the nutcracker performs dec. Syracuse city ballet presents the nutcracker syracuse, ny. Syracuse city ballets the nutcracker plays for three full. The only authorized online ticket agent for the oncenter box office is.