Urban nutcrackerboston opens december 19, 2019 tony williams urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale, fusing tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz interpretation and more than 100 local dancers performing classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step, and jazz. We take the traditional nutcracker score by tchaikovsky. An urban nutcracker transcending race, gender, sexuality. For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. Neither groupon nor fanxchange owns the tickets to this event or sets ticket prices. Boston urban ballet reflections from a company member. 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 is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Urban nutcracker, bostons fun and colorful nutcracker is back again for our 17th year.
Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the. Urban nutcracker playing at the shubert theatre december. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. And the chinese tiger by maurice sendak and wild to in four and back you there is the urban nutcracker. I have uploaded this clip in honor of bostons urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. The urban nutcracker isnt just a boston original, its an homage to the city. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. Back by popular demand, tony williams is delighted to add the lgbt. By iris fangerfor the patriot ledgerin celebration of the 15th anniversary of urban nutcracker, directorchoreographer, tony williams, has decked out his dancers in. Use our cheat sheet to find the nutcracker show of your dreams, from the boston ballets the nutcracker, to the slutcracker, to the urban nutcracker. Pairing duke ellington with tchaikovsky, we blend many styles of dance including ballet, tap, hip hop.
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. More than 75 kids from different ethnic and economic backgrounds are part of this years production. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story. Produced and choreographed by boston dance legend tony williams, the story follows the magical journey of clarice and omar as they move through the rhythms of duke ellington blended with the classical notes of tchaikovsky. This fresh take remixes the classical ballet with a fusion of modern, jazz and tap for a fun new experience that captures all the. The performances at the historic boch center shubert theatre allow. Highlights of urban nutcracker, being performed through decmber 28 at john hancock hall by the tony williams dance center. Urban nutcracker, boston s fun and colorful nutcracker is back again for our 17th year. The holiday dance classic with an innercity edge celebrates. 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 presented by city ballet of boston. 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 ballet, 284 amory st, jamaica plain, ma 2019.
Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Anthony williams urban nutcracker will perform at the. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The urban nutcracker is the creation of legendary, and groundbreaking, dancer tony williams. Urban nutcracker boston is pleased to offer joyces choices followers a chance to win one of four family4 packs 4 tickets.
Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big american cities. A nutcracker with real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, boston s original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. The show incorporates some duke ellington jazz with the traditional tchaikovsky music. Back by popular demand and featuring a special appearance by joslyn fox boston, mass. A wide range of classes are available for both adults and children.
Its a terrific way for families to kick start the holiday spirit. 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. December 20 30 a true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the. Fusing tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz interpretation, urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their continued. Urban nutcracker local guide things to do in boston ma. 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. For 17 years, tony williamss urban nutcracker has offered a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of boston. This version of the venerable ballet features a company of dancers made up of immigrants, refugees, and new englanders of all types. Urban nutcracker is the boston holiday classic that mixes tchaikovsky and duke ellington with an innercity twist. Celebrate the holidays with urban nutcracker, the modern day reimagined holiday classic join heroin ruby and a cast of over 150 dancers as they explore iconic boston scenes in this multicultural story, the boston globe says. Its more than ballet urban nutcracker celebrates a wildly diverse collage of dance, swinging from from hip hop. Tony williams dance center is presenting their 17th year of boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker on december 1528 at. A nutcracker with real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, boston s original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season and packed with more magic for the whole family.
Urban nutcracker closed december 16, 2007 boston buy tickets and see show information. The city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. Bostons urban nutcracker published november 30, 2016 updated on december 5, 2016 at 1. I twist my hair like a cinnamon bun and stick pins in until its secure. This story is happening in beantown, and tony williams wouldnt have it any other way. The urban nutcracker is a modern take on the classic 19th century ballet. Former ballet star tony williams urban nutcracker in boston incorporates dance styles from hip hop to flamenco and mexican folk. Tony williams urban nutcracker, boston events yelp. Ballet gives way to modern, swing, tap, step, jazz and hip.
Boston strong tshirts and the exterior city scenes make it clear. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. Reflections of growing up in dance from one of our company members. Urban nutcracker offers a modern spin on a christmas classic. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. Fanxchanges thirdparty sellers list and sell the tickets. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter. 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 artistic director tony williams joined boston herald radio yesterday to discuss whats in store for the 16th season of his beloved boston show. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through fanxchange.
The first production of the urban nutcracker was in the year 2000. Im in the studio, rushing to get my hair up before class starts. More than 75 kids from different ethnic and economic. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, celebrates its 19th season this december.
The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate. Bostons urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16. Video on demand you can watch our programs just by clicking on watch. Williams is no stranger to breaking the mold either he was the first african american principal with the boston ballet in his earlier career as well. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. This interpretation of the classing nutcracker puts an urban spin on the holiday staple. An urban nutcracker incorporating duke ellingtons music, along with hiphop, tap, and other musical forms not typically associated with the christmas ballet tradition. Urban nutcracker offers a modern spin on a christmas classic former ballet star tony williams urban nutcracker in boston incorporates dance styles from hip hop to flamenco and mexican folk. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the. 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. A nutcrackerwith real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Urban nutcracker offers a modern spin on a christmas. This soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Tony williams dance center urban nutcracker facebook.
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