In the year 2016 many things have changed at the urban nutcracker for our 16th anniversary, but one thing stays the sameour commitment to. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story. This weekend, my nineyearold son and i attended the urban nutcracker, a boston holiday tradition now in its 16th year. Bostons urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16. Boston ballet artistic director mikko nissinen shares his process behind updating two beloved ballets. Tony williams says, it is very rewarding to have the urban nutcracker be accepted by the greater boston community and be known as an enduring holiday classic. Bostons ballet world is filled with frantic preparations in every corner as the companies. The two clips here on my youtube channel are taken from urban nutcracker.
An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. In its 18th season, the urban nutcracker turns the iconic story on its head to make the show more accessible for the larger boston community. Dec 01, 2016 urban nutcracker artistic director tony williams joined boston herald radio yesterday to discuss whats in store for the 16th season of his beloved boston show. Photo courtesy of urban nutcracker theater and performing arts 2016 holiday pops. Nov 23, 2017 a nutcrackerwith real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the holiday classic. Dec 10, 2017 this soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Williams centers urban nutcracker on clarice a poised, assured iris goldson in sundays matinee a young boston girl whose father is away in military service. An urban nutcracker incorporating duke ellingtons music, along with hiphop, tap, and other musical forms not typically associated with the christmas ballet tradition.
Reviews of urban nutcracker in boston, ma goldstar. Urban nutcracker, a culturally diverse, modern version of the famous ballet, features recently updated sets and costumes, as well as guest artists and a new georgian folk dance. Bostons ballet world is filled with frantic preparations in every corner as the companies get ready for their annual productions of the nutcracker, which is the. Miltons megan kream of braintree, and julia ryan of marshfield are among the performers in the 16th annual presentation of tony williams urban nutcracker. 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 of duke ellington with the classical music of tchaikovsky. Boston, ma if youre looking for something to do this christmas season, head on over to the shubert theater located in boston to see the urban nutcracker, a show thats totally worth the twelve month wait seeing as it only comes around for approximately 10 days every christmas season. This seasons production includes the new sets and costumes originally designed for the 2015 15th anniversary season of urban nutcracker. Tony williams urban nutcracker 2016 teaser trailer youtube. Dec 15, 2017 tony williams says, it is very rewarding to have the urban nutcracker be accepted by the greater boston community and be known as an enduring holiday classic. Urban nutcracker will return to the boch center shubert theatre december 19 28. For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the. Official website ticket deal anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 19th annual season at the boch center shubert theatre.
With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Tony williams dance center presents the 17th year of the boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker, december 1528 at john hancock hall 180 berkeley st, boston, ma 02116. Urban nutcracker is the boston holiday classic that mixes tchaikovsky and duke ellington with an innercity twist. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in boston s historic theatre district. Dec 26, 2016 boston just as the first notes of the overture to tchaikovskys score for the nutcracker fill john hancock hall, a hiphop dancer climbs over the railing from the orchestra pit. This fresh take remixes the classical ballet with a fusion of modern, jazz and tap for a fun new experience that captures all the. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. 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.
Holiday events in boston 2016 tree lightings, santa, more. Get your tickets for bostons very own, hip hop holiday urban nutcracker now. Urban nutcracker presented by city ballet of boston. Some of the cast of tony williams urban nutcracker.
Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston. Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big american cities. Read what members are saying about urban nutcracker and find tickets to upcoming events. This version of the venerable ballet features a company of dancers made up of immigrants, refugees, and new englanders of all types. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the season.
Complete this secure online sales form for group tickets. Diversity plays key role in boston holiday classic urban nutcracker. This story appears in the novemberdecember 2016 issue of boston spirit magazine. Sell your urban nutcracker in boston tickets to us. We have had a tremendous journey and its only getting better. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. Lab performing arts initiative presents houstons urban nutcracker. Nov 30, 2016 bostons urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16. After urban nutcracker shows, a fall production and plans for two spring shows, we sit back to relax and say thank you to those who made this possible.
Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston. By caitlin fichtel and rob michaelson published november 30, 2016 updated on march 16. The urban nutcracker isnt just a boston original, its an homage to the city. Dec 21, 2016 urban nutcracker, a culturally diverse, modern version of the famous ballet, features recently updated sets and costumes, as well as guest artists and a new georgian folk dance. Boston just as the first notes of the overture to tchaikovskys score for the nutcracker fill john. Reviews for tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. Lawrence elizabeth knox some of the cast of tony williams urban nutcracker. Dec 20, 2016 this story appears in the novemberdecember 2016 issue of boston spirit magazine.
The move to the historic shubert theatre will continue to allow even more bostonians an opportunity to experience what the boston globe has deemed a holiday arts tradition reflecting the. Step back in time at urban nutcracker as the smooth chocolatier sweeps brown sugar off to a magical land filled with leaping reggae rag dolls and the spinning black russian. Boston urban ballets urban movement season by natalie. We seek to produce a season of community shows featuring different styles of urban dance to celebrate the diversity in our city. Urban nutcracker sponsored by boston s best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age have plenty of opportunity. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter.
Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Celebrating the holiday season in boston bu today boston. Get tickets and show information for urban nutcracker 2019 bostix. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate pieces of choreography seen in boston in 2007. Its a brilliant update on a holiday classic that showcases the rich cultural diversity of a world class city with a. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 19th annual season at the boch center shubert theatre. Making the tchaikovskys the nutcracker more contemporary and more inclusiveincluding performances specifically for lgbt audienceswhile still holding to its classical tradition is what makes urban nutcracker as much of a local holiday tradition as its boston ballet counterpart.
And just as there are many kinds of boston families, there are different nutcrackers appealing to different tastes, from the boston ballet classic to a highenergy, hiphop interpretation. Oct 18, 20 natalie vanlandingham is raising funds for boston urban ballets urban movement season on kickstarter. This seasons production includes the new sets and costumes originally designed for. Boston just as the first notes of the overture to tchaikovskys score for the nutcracker fill john hancock hall, a hiphop dancer climbs over the railing from the orchestra pit. Reviews of tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma goldstar. Boston strong tshirts and the exterior city scenes make it clear. Its a ballet production at its very core, said tony williams, former principal dancer with boston ballet. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. What goes into building a vibrant production such as the urban nutcracker. An urban nutcracker transcending race, gender, sexuality.
We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in bostons historic theatre district. Its among the most enduring of holiday family traditions in these parts. Bostons urban nutcracker published november 30, 2016 updated on december 5, 2016 at 1. This soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Diversity plays key role in boston holiday classic urban. Natalie vanlandingham is raising funds for boston urban ballets urban movement season on kickstarter. Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma urban nutcracker returns for 17th year with a diverse and inclusive holiday production. Urban nutcracker in boston tickets buy at ticketcity. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. Urban nutcracker presented by city ballet of boston bostix. Urban nutcracker director mixes fresh, traditional boston. I have uploaded this clip in honor of bostons urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity.
Boston urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday. Dec 04, 2017 urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma urban nutcracker returns for 17th year with a diverse and inclusive holiday production. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate. Urban nutcracker on wgbh open studios with jared bowen 2016. Nov 01, 2016 holiday events in boston 2016 here are more christmas tree lightings, santa claus sightings, shopping extravaganzas, and other festive events than you could ever need. Bostonthemed urban nutcracker, up to boston news from utb. Dec 04, 2014 i have uploaded this clip in honor of bostons urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. Nov 30, 2016 bostons urban nutcracker published november 30, 2016 updated on december 5, 2016 at 1. Nov 23, 2016 miltons megan kream of braintree, and julia ryan of marshfield are among the performers in the 16th annual presentation of tony williams urban nutcracker. Tickets 2019 houstons urban nutcracker stafford centre. We take the traditional nutcracker score by tchaikovsky.
Go behind the scenes of the nutcrackers largerthanlife. 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. Urban nutcracker artistic director tony williams joined boston herald radio yesterday to discuss whats in store for the 16th season of his beloved boston show. Reviews for urban nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. The city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. This modern holiday classic has been praised as a nutcracker with real soul by boston metro and greater bostons most diverse reimagining of the e. One of the largest, most exciting, innovative and diverse ballet companies to begin in boston in many decades.
Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind bostons most beloved bear. As we move into the boch center shubert theatre this year, tony williams urban nutcracker is excited to show you what we are all about. We welcome you to join clare as she travels with the nutcracker through the bayou city. Houstons urban nutcracker is a brilliant update on a holiday classic that showcases the rich cultural diversity of a world class city with a texassized heart for the arts. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. Dec 15, 2016 urban nutcracker brings healing, heart and soul to the holiday season in its 16th season, tony williams bostoncentric dance production takes aim at those in need of a postelection distraction. The urban nutcracker is a modern take on the classic 19th century ballet.
Dont miss your opportunity to experience this beautifully staged production with over 100 talented houston metropolitan area dancers, actors, and musicians. Dec 25, 2018 the city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. The annual lgbt show for urban nutcracker takes place december 29, 2016, at 7. Williams urban nutcracker, now going into its 16th season in boston, got its start in the fall of 2001, which is much better remembered for 911 than for anything else. Urban nutcracker brings healing, heart and soul to the. Houstons urban nutcracker provides a new and exciting twist on an old holiday classic while exploring the proud cultural heritage of the city of houston through dance, music, and narration. Urban nutcracker brings healing, heart and soul to the holiday season in its 16th season, tony williams bostoncentric dance production takes aim at those in need of a postelection distraction. Find other urban nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. Tony williamss urban nutcracker has offered a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of. The show incorporates some duke ellington jazz with the traditional tchaikovsky music. Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma. This story is happening in beantown, and tony williams wouldnt have it any other way.
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