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. Ballet companies around the world perform the nutcracker, a classic holiday show that has become a dependable moneymaker. Dec 15, 2017 urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. The city ballet of boston has come up with a distinctive take on this holiday tale. Set to music performed by a small live orchestra, urban nutcracker is anchored by classical ballet and performed with more than 150 child and professional dancers from the.
Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. To drive this, we make our programs and shows as accessible as possible. Tony williams dance center is presenting their 17th year of boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker on december 1528. 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. Now 17 years on, the tony williams dance center production of the urban nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for many and, more importantly, a champion of diversity and inclusion on the boston scene. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story. Reviews for tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. Nov 14, 2017 the nutcracker ballet it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. Urban nutcracker is a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of duke ellington with the classical music of tchaikovsky, according to a statement from the tony.
Courtesy peter paradise michaels urban nutcracker this article is more than 2 years old. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. For many families, a live performance of tchaikovskys 19th century fairy tale, the nutcracker, is an annual holiday tradition. Tony williams urban nutcracker back bay events center john hancock hall tony williams urban nutcracker thursday, dec. It was here the show built a sustainable foundation with the boston ars community. Official website ticket deal 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. Bostons urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16. 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. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. By karen campbell globe correspondent,december 18, 2017, 3.
Urban nutcracker boston is pleased to offer joyces choices followers a chance to win one of four family4 packs 4 tickets. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. Dec 10, 2017 this soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Nov 30, 2016 an inside look into bostons urban nutcracker shows begin on friday, december 16 by caitlin fichtel and rob michaelson published november 30, 2016 updated on march 16, 2017 at 1. Urban nutcracker is all about diversity, focusing on life in big. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter.
Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston. This story appears in the novemberdecember 2016 issue of boston spirit magazine. Local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale. Now 17 years on, the tony williams dance center production of the urban nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for many and, more importantly, a champion of. Official website ticket deal 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. I have uploaded this clip in honor of boston s urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. Pairing duke ellington with tchaikovsky, we blend many styles of dance including. A nutcrackerwith real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 18th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Discount reflects current ticket prices, which may change. The nutcracker ballet south shore boston performances 2017. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. What goes into building a vibrant production such as the urban nutcracker. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. With a mix of spoken word and street style dance, he leads the audience through the streets of bostons downtown crossing, where he meets a doowop group and woos a girl.
Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. 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. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston. A nutcrackerwith real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Urban nutcracker, brainchild of retired ballet star and current dance educator anthony williams, is a hybrid of several performances. This year, try something a bit more funky and upbeat with anthony williams urban nutcracker. We are bostons nutcracker and the original hip hop nutcracker for the holidays. 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 two clips here on my youtube channel are taken from urban nutcracker. This entertaining version of the nutcracker reflects bostons rich multicultural diversity urban nutcracker performed by the city ballet of boston, boch center, boston, ma, through december 30 a scene from urban nutcracker. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate pieces of choreography seen in boston in 2007.
Dec 04, 2017 urban nutcracker returns for 17th year with a diverse and inclusive holiday production by stephanie janes, patch contributor dec 4, 2017 12. And while the boston ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of them all, choices for south shore families are numerous. The urban nutcracker runs at the boch center shubert theatre. In this transitional 2019 year, we do not plan to hold an autism friendly performance please visit us in the future to learn more about our autism friendly shows. This soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. You can buy online, calling 8663489738 or by visiting the box office. From delightful classics to irreverent shows, boston. Dec 25, 2018 urban nutcracker performed by the city ballet of boston, boch center, boston, ma, through december 30. Courtesy peter paradise michaelsurban nutcracker this article is more than 2 years. The beloved urban nutcracker, a modern, bostoncentric take on the holiday classic bay state parent the endearing productiontakes the classic nutcracker story and grounds it in the streets of bostons south end, with diverse dancers and musical styles representing the city. Published november 30, 2016 updated on march 16, 2017 at 1. Local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale, ma bostons most diverse, inclusive, and fun holiday production returns for its 17th year december 1528 in boston. Reviews of tony williams urban nutcracker in boston, ma goldstar. Annually, 150 performers including professional ballet dancers take the stage to showcase a broad diversity of dance forms.
For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. Urban nutcracker boston is pleased to offer joyceschoices followers a chance to win a family4 pack 4 tickets. Get your tickets for bostons very own, hip hop holiday urban nutcracker. Urban nutcracker shubert theater boston, massachusetts. Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year with a diverse and inclusive holiday production by stephanie janes, patch contributor dec 4, 2017 12. Dec, 2017 i referred to it as the best kept secret in boston arts for the holidays. Urban nutcracker urban nutcracker intown south up to 34% off. Dec 15, 2017 urban nutcracker on dec 15, 2017 in boston, ma at john hancock hall. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer.
For 17 years, tony williamss urban nutcracker has offered a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of boston. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. 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. Urban nutcracker sponsored by boston s best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age have plenty of opportunity. Download photos bostonmay 14, 2018 anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 18th annual season with an exciting venue move to the boch center shubert theatre. The citgo sign shines in the background like a contemporary north star. Urban nutcracker on dec 15, 2017 in boston, ma at john hancock hall. When anthony williams s urban nutcracker bursts onto the stage of the boch center shubert theatre dec.
Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston, ma. The backdrop for anthony williams urban nutcracker is modernday boston, and the show blends the classic music of tchaikovsky with that of duke ellington. A nutcrackerwith real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with. Ballet companies around the world perform the nutcracker, a classic holiday show that has become a. I referred to it as the best kept secret in boston arts for the holidays. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 15th s. Urban nutcracker presented by city ballet of boston. Through growth in the coming years, the urban nutcracker extended its run and moved from the strand theatre during its period of renovation and was hosted in the wheelock family theatre and in the back bay events center, where it ran until 2017.
A showcase for a variety of dance idioms, including hiphop, flamenco, jazz, swing, and sophisticated tap, its also a retelling of the classic e. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the. An urban nutcracker transcending race, gender, sexuality. If you have any questions, they are probably covered in our faq section. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 2030, 2018. Diversity plays key role in boston holiday classic urban. Its more than ballet urban nutcracker celebrates a wildly diverse collage of dance, swinging from from hip hop. Published on nov 29, 2017 urban nutcracker, bostons fun and colorful nutcracker is back again for our 17th year.
The lights rise on dancer and poet ramiro vaughan, wearing red sneakers and matching hat. Anthony williams urban nutcracker to move to the boch center shubert theatre in december 2018. This feel good nutcracker is sure to leave you and your family feeling in the holiday spirit unlike any other holiday production has ever done before. An urban nutcracker transcending race, gender, sexuality, autism, you name it. Bostons urban nutcracker is a diverse remix of the 19th. The nutcracker ballet it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the season.
Tony williams on creating an inclusive nutcracker radio. Dec 01, 2017 local dancer performs in the urban nutcracker roslindale, ma boston s most diverse, inclusive, and fun holiday production returns for its 17th year december 1528 in boston. For 17 years, tony williams s urban nutcracker has offered a. Tony williams dance center presents the 17th year of the boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker, december 1528 at john hancock hall.
Nov 29, 2017 urban nutcracker is a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of duke ellington with the classical music of tchaikovsky, according to a statement from the tony. The urban nutcracker is a modern take on the classic 19th century ballet. 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 nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. As we move into the boch center shubert theatre this year, tony williams urban nutcracker is excited to show you what we are all about. A scene from the 2015 performance of the urban nutcracker. Urban nutcracker, bostons fun and colorful nutcracker is back again for our 17th year. Now in its 16th year, the production remains fresh with updated choreography.
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