An evening at the ballet in boston transports you to a new place. The strand has rescheduled beautiful for monday, january 25, 2021 at 8 pm. Nov 30, 2017 in celebration of its 30th consecutive nutcracker production, the company returns to the cutler majestic theatre in bostons theatre district nov. Mateos nutcracker returns to the majestic the boston globe. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. The nutcracker opens on friday, november 27 at the cutler majestic theatre in boston where it will run through december 6. With new sets and updated costumes, the company takes its holiday classic to downtown. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker sunday, november 10, 2019 at 5. The historic strand theater is operated by the nonprofit 501c3 strand ventures, inc. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic. In celebration of jose mateo ballet theatres 30th anniversary, the company.
Mateos nutcracker returns to the majestic the boston. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the strand theatre. We are therefore postponing performances at the strand theatre. For 8yearold claudia hernandez, that dream is now reality. In the town square, the mysterious drosselmeier presents a performance in his childrens theatre. In celebration of jose mateo ballet theatres 30th anniversary, the company presents its. May 27, 2015 the jose matteo ballet theatre has opened a studio in the neighborhood and will have performances of the nutcracker at the strand this holiday season, as well as at the cutler majestic. The nutcracker ballet south of boston performances 2015. Last year, we did one long weekend and the house was packed for all performances, mateo says. Strand theatre is a restored vaudeville house located in uphams corner in dorchester, massachusetts. The historic strand theatre lights up the downtown marietta square with live theatre, films, concerts, comedy, private events, and more. Creating arts villages in the city it takes an ecosystem. By karen campbell globe correspondent,november 21, 2015, 6.
Dorchester girl, 8, fulfills dream in the nutcracker boston herald. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Both will dance in the november 28 matinee at the cutler majestic theatre. Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a. Strand theatre dorchester, massachusetts wikipedia. Please consider supporting us now and in the future by becoming a member or making a onetime contribution to our emergency stabilization fund. Central to the strands mission is the development and implementation of youth arts educations programs. The program features performances by boston ballet, boston ballet ii, boston ballet school students, and dorchesters own boys in motion students from. Dec 21, 2019 the boston ballet has both an international and national following. Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a bigger. Dancers across south shore ready to bring the magic again. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker.
Nov 25, 2015 a day after thanksgiving, the nutcracker kicks off the holiday season on two boston stages, for the first time in 15 years. This year marks corbin holloways sixth nutcracker role with moscow ballet. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area. See what you missed at the boston ballets annual show at the strand theatre in dorchester. Somewhere along the way, seeing the nutcracker became a holiday tradition. And while the boston balletasa nutcrackera is the most traditional of them all, choices for south shore a families are numerous. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dances into. Nov 11, 2015 thea nutcracker balleta it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Boston theater is your guide to shows in bostons theaters. Take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcrackerturnedprince who battles an army of mice and guides her through the enchanted forest of dancing snowflakes to arrive at the fabled kingdom of the sweets. In july 2008, the strand s stage floor and orchestra pit were replaced and repairs were made to the facade and marquee. I had a season ticket to the ballet for many years and saw some of the greatest performances ever. She is a graduate of the world famous vaganova ballet academy, named after agrippina vaganova who is the namesake of the russian ballet style.
Boston ballet and the mayors office present two community. A scene from the 2015 performance of the urban nutcracker. Get swept up in the fantastical story of clara, who dreams that her toy nutcracker comes to life and takes her on an adventure to the land of sweets. The nutcracker ballet south of boston performances 2015 365. Let boston ballet advertise its nutcracker on banners over cambridge streets. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. This familyfriendly, intimate production will debut new sets and gloriously refreshed costumes for. The strand opened its doors in 1922 and its landmarked interior shines as brightly today as it did then. Find broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts and buy tickets with us now. Experience the magic of a holiday tradition as jose mateo ballet theatre brings its beloved production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker to the strand theatre. The strand serves as a cultural and educational resource to artists and audiences, regardless of race or cultural background, age, ability, gender, economic level, or sexual orientation.
A day after thanksgiving, the nutcracker kicks off the holiday season on two boston stages, for the first time in 15 years. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. In 2001, jose mateo ballet theatre as its now known left boston to stage its nutcracker at the small sanctuary theatre in its cambridge home base, so boston ballets nutcracker has. Boston childrens theatres a charlie brown christmas through dec. Acclaimed jazz artist boney james tour takes on a strand date, and pro arte orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary at the strand with a. Nov 10, 2019 moscow ballets great russian nutcracker sunday, november 10, 2019 at 5. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. Meet the mouse kings from bostons nutcracker productions. On january 9, 2007, mayor thomas menino gave his state of the city address from the stage of the strand theatre to help bring attention to restoration efforts and help revive the strand s prominence in the city of boston. Strand theatre boston 543 columbia rd boston, ma 02125 about the strand theatre, built in 1918 as a magnificent movie and vaudeville house, was forced to close its doors in the late 1960s due to. Join the boston ballet for an evening of spectacular dance and diverse choreography.
Ruben studdard and frenchie davis, of american idol, come to the strand with the broadway musical aint misbehavin. The nutcracker comes to the palace theatre from november 27th november 29th. Nov 24, 2015 both will dance in the november 28 matinee at the cutler majestic theatre. See the nutcracker ballet at jose mateo ballet theatre for one of the.
Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston, draw young. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. Nov 10, 2015 this years performances arent in cambridge. This familyfriendly, intimate production will debut new sets and gloriously refreshed costumes for a oneofakind nutcracker experience. Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston, draw. The jose matteo ballet theatre has opened a studio in the neighborhood and will have performances of the nutcracker at the strand this holiday season, as well as at the cutler majestic. Natalia gubanova was b orn in saint petersburg, russia, home of the vaganova ballet school considered the best method in the world. We know times are uncertain for many in our community, but your support will make a significant impact on how the appell center weathers this storm. Check out photos from 2015 show starring boston ballet dancers. Its a big dream for a little girl performing in the jose mateo ballet theatres. Acclaimed jazz artist boney james tour takes on a strand date, and pro arte orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary at the strand with a special concert. Natalia is a laureate of the 2010 international ballet competition in athens. Jose mateo ballet theatre nutcracker auditions 091215. Published on dec 4, 2014 the wonderful jose mateo ballet theatre presents the nutcracker in harvard square dec.
Boston ballet, boston opera house, 539 washington st. Young dancers ages 618 are invited to audition for jose mateo ballet theatres annual production of the nutcracker for the chance to share the stage with the professional company in two boston theatres this november and december. In celebration of its 30th consecutive nutcracker production, the company returns to the cutler majestic theatre in bostons theatre district nov. Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre. The cdc has requested that public gatherings with more than 10 people be banned, effective until monday, april th. Blocks away from the boston ballet production at the opera house. Menino appoints a task force to help him set a new vision for the strand theatre. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, jose mateo ballet theatre has special plans for. History of the strand theatre boston city of boston. With the support of the city of boston, the federal economic development administration, and community development block grant money, the strand is renovated and the m. Ll cool j plays the strand, and can a woman make a man lose his mind continues an annual run of gospel play sellouts. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker strand theatre. Visitors can enjoy many educational tutorials and tips for ballet technique, create and join discussions in the forums, and see nearby or search for dance schools, summer programs auditions and performances.
Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a bigger stage. The boston ballet has both an international and national following. It is christmas eve in a small town in germany, in the 1820s. Phish performs at the theatre in 1990, and in 1991, the theater lights a new marquee with a gala reception. Cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre the jose mateo ballet theatre celebrates its 30th anniversary season. This season, the company is also extending its annual nutcracker performances at the strand theatre in dorchester, where the troupe has expanded its teaching program at st. Strand theater entertainment venue center for the arts.
The gibson brothers with opening act blind crow postponed. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. The mission of the strand theatre is to serve as a cultural and educational resource to artists and audiences regardless of race or cultural background, age, ability, gender, economic level, or sexual orientation. Harriet mccormack center for the arts signs a 25year lease of the theater with the city of boston for a dollar a year. In celebration of its 30th consecutive nutcracker production, the company returns to the cutler majestic theatre in boston s theatre district nov. Boston theater is your guide to shows in boston s theaters. To protect our community, the strand has temporarily closed its doors. Take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcrackerturnedprince who battles an army of mice and guides her through the enchanted forest of dancing snowflakes to arrive at the fabled. Ballethub is an online education, news, event, and discussion resource for the art of ballet.
The strand center for the arts in plattsburgh ny provides classes, exhibitions, performances and services for people of all ages. This holiday tradition is performed by the southern new hampshire dance theater and accompanied by a. Officials say cambridge nutcrackers first, table advertising request. Below is a list of south shore area performances of. The production will move to dorchesters newly renovated strand theatre from december 11 to december 20. Dorchester girl, 8, fulfills dream in the nutcracker. All proceeds to benefit the boston center for youth and families. Its presentation of mateos treasured version of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre in boston s theatre district and the strand theatre in dorchester offers an intimate, dancefocused. It is owned by the city of boston and managed by the funds for neighborhoods, inc. Bluegrass royalty leigh and eric gibson step into what some might at first see as uncharted territory on their countrysoul breakout mockingbird, the new album produced by grammy award winners dan auerbach and fergie ferguson. We are looking for dancers to fill the roles of party children, mice, polichinelles, cherubs and soldiers. Join us at the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918 for the nutcracker. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show.