American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
American Ballet Theatre performs Alexei Ratmansky's production--"[it] seizes your attention…like no other" (The New York Times)--of Tchaikovsky's family holiday classic.
- Dec. 8 - 11, 2011
- Opera House
- Approx. 2 hours
- $45.00 - $150.00
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About
American Ballet Theatre
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra,
the Norwood Middle School Choir (Bethesda, MD), and the National Cathedral School Choir (Washington, DC)
The Nutcracker
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
"A production like no other. Funny and touching...the entertainment level doesn't flag."
--The New York Times
"ABT has itself a holiday winner."
--Vanity Fair
Magical toy soldiers, shimmering snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann's whimsical world descend upon the Kennedy Center for the DC premiere of Alexei Ratmansky's The Nutcracker. American Ballet Theatre's artist-in-residence and former Artistic Director of Bolshoi Ballet, Mr. Ratmansky choreographed this new production, which premiered at Brooklyn Academy of Music in December 2010 to rave reviews. The New York Times notes, "Made with complete theatrical authority from first to last, it shows many aspects of Mr. Ratmansky: satirist, storyteller, dramatist, poet," who tweaks the story and "makes it new."
Performed with a live orchestra, together with extraordinary sets and costumes by Tony Award winner Richard Hudson (The Lion King) , Ratmansky's new version of Tchaikovsky's classic unites more than 100 superb performers for a sublime retelling of the beloved story. Join young Clara and her famous wooden prince for the sweetest of all family holiday dreams. Even if you've already seen 50 Nutcrackers, you will not want to miss this one by Alexei Ratmansky. This Kennedy Center tradition is the most cherished in DC.
Performance Timing: Act I - 46 min.; Intermission - 20 min.; Act II - 48 min.
PRINCIPAL CASTING
Clara, The Princess
(12/8 eve & 10 mat - Part; 12/9 mat & 10 eve - Reyes; 12/9 eve & 11 mat - Herrera; 12/11 eve - Murphy)
Nutcracker, The Prince
(12/8 eve & 10 mat - Gomes; 12/9 mat & 10 eve - Cornejo; 12/9 eve & 11 mat - Stearns; 12/11 eve - Hallberg)
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra,
the Norwood Middle School Choir (Bethesda, MD), and the National Cathedral School Choir (Washington, DC)
The Nutcracker
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
"A production like no other. Funny and touching...the entertainment level doesn't flag."
--The New York Times
"ABT has itself a holiday winner."
--Vanity Fair
Magical toy soldiers, shimmering snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann's whimsical world descend upon the Kennedy Center for the DC premiere of Alexei Ratmansky's The Nutcracker. American Ballet Theatre's artist-in-residence and former Artistic Director of Bolshoi Ballet, Mr. Ratmansky choreographed this new production, which premiered at Brooklyn Academy of Music in December 2010 to rave reviews. The New York Times notes, "Made with complete theatrical authority from first to last, it shows many aspects of Mr. Ratmansky: satirist, storyteller, dramatist, poet," who tweaks the story and "makes it new."
Performed with a live orchestra, together with extraordinary sets and costumes by Tony Award winner Richard Hudson (The Lion King) , Ratmansky's new version of Tchaikovsky's classic unites more than 100 superb performers for a sublime retelling of the beloved story. Join young Clara and her famous wooden prince for the sweetest of all family holiday dreams. Even if you've already seen 50 Nutcrackers, you will not want to miss this one by Alexei Ratmansky. This Kennedy Center tradition is the most cherished in DC.
Performance Timing: Act I - 46 min.; Intermission - 20 min.; Act II - 48 min.
PRINCIPAL CASTING
Clara, The Princess
(12/8 eve & 10 mat - Part; 12/9 mat & 10 eve - Reyes; 12/9 eve & 11 mat - Herrera; 12/11 eve - Murphy)
Nutcracker, The Prince
(12/8 eve & 10 mat - Gomes; 12/9 mat & 10 eve - Cornejo; 12/9 eve & 11 mat - Stearns; 12/11 eve - Hallberg)
Alexei Ratmansky, Choreographer
American Ballet Theatre
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Watch and Listen
Alexei Ratmansky discusses his new production of The Nutcracker
American Ballet Theatre Artist-in-Residence and choreographer Alexei Ratmansky discusses his new production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker.
American Ballet Theatre Artist-in-Residence and choreographer Alexei Ratmansky discusses his new production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker.
American Ballet Theatre rehearses The Nutcracker
American Ballet Theatre rehearses a scene from Alexei Ratmansky’s new production of The Nutcracker (performed by Yuriko Kajiya and Alexandre Hammoudi).
American Ballet Theatre rehearses a scene from Alexei Ratmansky’s new production of The Nutcracker (performed by Yuriko Kajiya and Alexandre Hammoudi).
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DVD-The Nutcracker featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov
The Kennedy Center Ballet Season is sponsored by Altria Group.
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Additional support is provided by Elizabeth and Michael Kojaian.
American Ballet Theatre at the Kennedy Center is made possible through generous endowment support of The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund.
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