For the last 20 years i have played mother ginger, a 10foottall woman with a dress the size of a small car in jose mateo ballet theatre s presentation of the nutcracker. This twomonth celebration of greater bostons performing arts features. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. The nutcracker ballet south of boston performances 2016.
Thrilling, magical, inspiring, and affordable, our performances cr. Acclaimed jazz artist boney james tour takes on a strand date, and pro arte orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary at the strand with a. This article has been updated to show event information for 2016. In the interests of the health and safety of our guests, there will be no events at the appell center into midmay, 2020. The strand theatre, boston, ma 02125 organizer organizer email false ddmmyyyy reddit. Discover the magic at jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, boston through december 4 and the strand. And while the boston ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of them all, choices for south shore families are numerous. 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.
Jose mateo ballet theatre s production of the nutcracker. Take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcracker turnedprince 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. Dancing clara in nutcracker is a dream role south shore. Strand marietta the historic landmark theatre of marietta. Eva gambon, a 9yearold ballerina from rockland, massachusetts, was born with a heart defect. She auditioned in september to join the professional cast at the cutler majestic theatre, located at 219 tremont st.
Since its premiere in fall river in 1988, jose mateo ballet theatre has continued one of new englands longest running productions of the classic ballet, regularly. Diversity plays key role in boston holiday classic urban. Walpole resident hadley stern will perform in jose mateo ballet theatre s 29th annual production of the nutcracker in the role of mouse. The nutcracker ballet it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions.
Young dancer full of heart, despite missing half of. The historic strand theater is operated by the nonprofit 501 c3 strand ventures, inc. Use our cheat sheet to find the nutcracker show of your dreams, from the. The historic strand theatre clinton, massachusetts. Jose mateos the nutcracker boston and dorchester opens november 30, 2019 with an emphasis on classical dance technique over stagecraft, the jose mateo ballet theatre presents the classic holiday tale at the cutler majestic theatre beginning november 30 and the strand theater. 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 holiday classic inspired by tchaikovskys score will also be staged at the cutler majestic theatre from nov. Hadley is in the second grade and attends the fisher elementary school in walpole. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre.
Take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcracker turnedprince who battles an army of mice and. Strand theatre dorchester, massachusetts wikipedia. Harriet mccormack center for the arts signs a 25year lease of the theater with the city of boston for a dollar a year. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. Ashley auditioned in september and earned the performance opportunity of a lifetime to join the professional cast at the cutler majestic theatre in boston s historic theatre district nov. Ticketing solution provided by ticketforce jose mateo ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 strand theatre no performances bostix ticket deal info price level. When i was younger like 7, 6 i used to be in love with the nutcracker. The boston globe is the official media sponsor of jose mateo ballet theatre s 2011 nutcracker tour.
Lenny clarke, presented by woonsocket firefighters local 732. The classic musical in tonynominated broadway revival. Earl and rachel smith strand theatre 117 north park square marietta, ga 30060. Four bedford students dance in boston productions of the. This is the 20th season of the boston dance companys annual production. Be part of the magic this holiday season and follow claras journey through the land of the sweets with boston s most charming holiday classic. Theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, december 918. Jose mateo ballet theatre brings its treasured production of the nutcracker back to dorchester this season for an extended run dec.
Applications for the 2021 festival will go online in september 2020. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. Ballerina puts her heart into nutcracker after years of surgeries by abbey niezgoda published december 15, 2016 updated on december 15, 2016 at 11. In july 2008, the strand s stage floor and orchestra pit were replaced and repairs were made to the facade and marquee. This performance is enjoyable for the whole family and remember full of magic, a growing christmas tree. From the sparkling sets and costumes to the final moments backstage, get swept away in the magical making of this beloved holiday tradition. 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. Wellesley high school junior ashley watts will perform in the role of clara in the jose mateo ballet theatre s 29th annual production of the nutcracker. Tony williamss urban nutcracker, john hancock hall, 1631 december. Join us at the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918 for the nutcracker. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Where to watch the nutcracker in boston boston magazine. Tiny dancer puts her heart into nutcracker role the. Located in historic downtown lakewood, new jersey, the strand is.
The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. In addition to the boston pops, the 2016 mayors holiday special includes shows. 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. She auditioned in september to join the professional cast at the cutler majestic theatre in boston s historic theatre district and the strand theatre in dorchester. The strand theatre will host the jose mateo ballet theatre company for a series of performances of the nutcracker this holiday season, with shows scheduled over a tenday period from dec. This story appears in the novemberdecember 2016 issue of boston spirit magazine. Published on dec 2, 2016 discover the magic at jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, boston through december 4 and the strand theatre in dorchester, december.
Jmbt nutcracker at the strand bda boston dance alliance. 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. By abbey niezgoda published december 15, 2016 updated on. Strand theatre, 543 columbia road, dorchester ma 02125 time. Strand theater entertainment venue center for the arts. 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. The boston opera house buzzes with behindthescenes preparations before the curtain opens on the nutcracker. Ticketholders will be contacted with additional instructions regarding their specific events. Young dancer full of heart, despite missing half of hers.
Take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcracker turnedprince who battles an army of mice and guides her through the enchanted forest of dancing snowflakes to arrive at the fabled. The strand theatre has a special commitment to the surrounding communities of dorchester, roxbury, and mattapan. Wellesley hs student to dance as clara in the nutcracker. The boston dance company will perform the nutcracker ballet at the strand theatre 543 columbia rd in dorchester on december 14. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatre s the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre. Get swept up in the fantastical story of clara, who dreams that her toy nutcracker comes to life and. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longest running production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre. The nutcracker is also sponsored, in part by, the massachusetts cultural council. The strand opened its doors in 1922 and its landmarked interior shines as brightly today as it did then. The strand theatre has a special commitment to the.
Jose mateos the nutcracker returns to the emerson cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre this holiday season. History of the strand theatre boston city of boston. Jose mateo ballet theatre the nutcracker 2019 strand theatre. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker, orpheum theater, 4 december at 3 p. Jose mateos nutcracker captures the spirit of the season. Why i became a 10foottall crossdressing dancer the. The story of the battle of midwayas told by the leaders and the sailors who fought it. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. 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. Ballerina puts her heart into nutcracker after years. Jose mateos nutcracker returns to the strand on dec. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic for the south shore and massachusetts. Central to the strand s mission is the development and implementation of youth arts educations programs.
Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Below is a list of south shore area performances of the tchaikovsky. Now this bright young star is now center stage in this years the nutcracker, playing at the strand theatre. The nutcracker at the strand theatre the boston calendar. Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will.
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