The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Samford university theatre and dance, birmingham, alabama. Samford university is alabama s topranked private university. Magic city nutcracker vestavia hills united methodist church. Nov 24, 2015 the nutcracker will be performed at samford universitys wright center dec. Celebrate the holidays with birmingham ballets the nutcrackera magic city tradition. Built in 1927, the landmark playhouse presents an annual offering of stage musicals, classic dramas and new works. Samford university wright center birmingham, alabama. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in birmingham. George balanchines the nutcracker birmingham mommy. The alabama ballet presents the 11th annual production of. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition since 1990 and returns to birmingham hippodrome in november 2019. Located in suburban birmingham, samford has more than 5,600 students studying in 31 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The nutcracker will be performed at samford universitys wright center dec.
Alabama ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an. For its 20th anniversary season, birmingham ballet has formed a repertory company, which takes the lead in this years production of the nutcracker. Nov 29, 2019 birmingham ballet has a reputation of excellence for dance training and performances. Birmingham ballet presents the nutcracker and the muttcracker at the alabama theatre and sleeping beauty at the samford university wright center. Find wright center samford university venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts.
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The production will debut in birmingham friday at samford universitys wright center. Al ballet balanchines nutcracker paid adult ticket thursday, december 12, 2019 at samford university wright center, birmingham, al. Enjoy a magical, wintry atmosphere on the regions bank 17th street plaza by taking a spin on the ice and coasting down the ice slide with the. Copyright 2020 virginia samford theatre 1116 26th street south birmingham, al 35205. This captivating fairy tale is filled with exquisite costumes and. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in alabama.
Dec 08, 2016 the birmingham times hannah french, 10, has become the second african american to play the lead role of marie in the alabama ballets production of george balanchines the nutcracker. Ticketcity offers for sale over 100,000 events per year, so we have plenty of great seats available for events just like wright center samford university. Samford theatre and dance department offers a wide variety of performances each school year ranging from student directed plays. The alabama ballet will be performing balanchines the nutcracker at.
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This years performances will be held at birminghams historic virginia samford theatre, november 30 to december 2. The alabama theatre has been the home to shows and performances ranging from movies, concerts, beauty pageants, silent films and even the mickey mouse club. Loved seeing al ballet dance to ballanchines nutcracker at the wright center. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers and an. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. The 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the united states, samford university is a globally engaged teaching and research university rooted. Alabamas top ranked university the wall street journal. Returning for another exciting year, the magic city nutcracker will delight children and adults alike with this heartwarming holiday tale. George balanchines the nutcracker wednesday december 12 at 10 a. The magic city nutcracker is a cantmiss tradition that brings little claras dream world to festive, fanciful life on stage. Magic city nutcracker description the magic city nutcracker is committed to supporting and maintaining the highest quality of artistic vision as a nonprofit, volunteer organization using only local community talent and providing a beautiful holiday tradition for the city of birmingham. Arik sokol photo tenyearold hannah french has become the second african american to play the lead role of marie in the alabama ballets production of george balanchines the nutcracker.
George balanchines the nutcracker over the mountain journal. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage. At the vst we strive to bring the best live performances to stage while supporting talent. During the performance, youll be taken on a magic journey and. Magic city nutcracker by magic city nutcracker friday, december 6, 2019 07. There was a really long line for womens rest room at intermission, and the soap dispensers ran out. Join young clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a sugar plum fairy. Eventbrite casey tatum presents al ballet balanchines nutcracker free student ticket thursday, december 12, 2019 at samford university wright center, birmingham, al. The samford opera and musical theatre will present into the woods, a magical journey through overlapping fairy tales. This season will have you sitting on the edge of your seats with legally.
Samford university theatre and dance home facebook. Samford universitys opera program produces a full opera production in the fall and opera scenes production and educational tours in the spring. Birmingham, al the alabama ballet, the states premier professional ballet company, presents the holiday classic george balanchines the nutcracker. For its 23rd year, the production will be held at the historic alabama theatre in downtown birmingham. The stars arts eduction program includes camp vst where young.
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Alabama ballet is proud to present george balanchines the nutcracker as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the balanchine trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Birmingham ballet has a reputation of excellence for dance training and performances. Alabama ballet presents george balanchines the nutcracker please note, this event has expired. George balanchines the nutcracker dec 15, 2019 and dec 2022, 2019 leslie s. Swan lake by birmingham ballet at samford wright center in. We are so excited to be performing at the historic virginia samford theatre. The nutcracker was first performed in 1892 and has been a christmas favorite since the 1960s. This community and volunteer based cast and crew create an annual magical event for birmingham families to enjoy. The historic virginia samford theatre is birminghams oldest performing arts venue. Top events at wright center samford university step sing the nutcracker birmingham ballet alabama ballet children of eden peter pan miss alabama usa sensational soul cruisers swan lake the midtown men. The alabama ballets performance will be at the wright center at samford and is sponsored by baker donelson.
Nov 16, 2017 the nutcracker was first performed in 1892 and has been a christmas favorite since the 1960s. Dec 05, 2018 alabama ballet is proud to present george balanchines the nutcracker as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the balanchine trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Click the buton below if you want to purchase paid adult tickets. Ursula smith presents the brown sugar nutcracker event. Alabama symphony orchestra presents the music of john williams. Wright center samford university tickets events seating. Al ballet balanchines nutcracker free student ticket.
Dec 28, 2019 welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in birmingham. Sign up for the weekly newsletter of the samford crimson. Apr 09, 2010 virginia samford theatre parking assistance video. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for over 27 years and returns to birmingham hippodrome this november. We are thrilled to be celebrating 92 years with our 201920 season. This year, the principal dancers for marie will be reese chaiprakob, catelyn owens, julia naftel and maggie simmons. Written by american musical theatre icon stephen sondheim, this production will highlight the talented students in our program.