Keep in mind too that the kansas city ballets new nutcracker production is all new sets, costumes and special effects compliments of the kc ballets artistic director devon carney. Columbine and one of the nutcrackers sisters in alexei ratmanskys the nutcracker, bianca in othello. This fantastic tale of a toy soldier come to life, put to music by peter tchaikovsky, has been delighting audiences for more than 125 years, and kansas citians for generations. Kansas city ballets the nutcracker, fresh off a thanksgiving holiday run at the kennedy center in washington d. The kansas city ballets the nutcracker plays through november 26, 2017 in the opera house at the john f. Kansas city ballet presents the nutcracker kcballet. The nutcracker and the repertory season tickets are out on sale, so grab your share of kansas city ballet tickets now to enjoy excellent panorama of dance performances.
The kansas ballet company kbc is a nonprofit organization whose goals and objectives are to raise funds in support of classical ballet programming to provide studentsdancers with the opportunities to expand their personal technique and artistic expression through dance instructionclasses, rehearsals and performances. Dont miss out on season three of city ballet the podcast, featuring indepth conversations about whats to come in winter 2020 at nycb. In 2015 kansas city ballet launched an allnew the nutcracker and broke box office records and received critical acclaim. Kennedy center for the performing arts 2700 f street, nw, in washington, dc. From the moment we meet toymaker drosselmeier in his workshop, elaborate sets, sparkling costumes, and impressive choreography will take your breath away. In the 20162017 season, kcb grew to an alltime high with 30 company dancers, 15 second company. Twenty eight members make up kansas city ballet which is based in kauffman center for the performing arts since september 2011. The nutcracker kansas city production is returning to the muriel kauffman theatre this december, thanks to the kansas city ballet s acclaimed presentation and if you hurry, theres still time to score amazing tickets for any performance. Kansas city ballet guild nutcracker ball the independent. Home kansas city ballet professional ballet company. The nutcracker in kansas city kc ballet official tickets.
George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. The kansas city ballet and the kansas city symphony present the nutcracker this holiday season november 30 december 23, 2018 at the kauffman center for the performing arts. This years ball will kick off the all new nutcracker, featuring exciting choreography, beautiful costumes and enchanting scenery. Nutcracker ballet kauffman center for the performing arts. Led by steven and elizabeth wistrich, city ballet of san diego is in its 26th year of ballet in san diego. A history of excellence professional ballet company and school. Ann dickinson is the honorary chairman, and siobhan mclaughlin lesley is serving as chairman of the kansas city ballets nutcracker ball at union station kansas city. Kansas city ballet lights the season with a reimagined nutcracker this december, kansas city ballet reimagines the nutcracker as a confection of magic and fantasy in a brand new production, retiring former artistic director todd bolenders version after a 42year run. Henry david thoreau and barbra streisand got theatrical treatments, and the kansas city symphony had a variety of soloists.
Ecbauburnnutcracker1570 by evergreencityballet is licensed under cc byncnd 2. The december 4th event will feature cocktails, dinner and dancing to the michael beers band. Kauffman center for the performing arts enriching the. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The rebuilt and reimagined nutcracker from the kansas city ballet is, among other things, a visually. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, and the presentation of the pirouette award. Tia sandman as a ballet west trainee, she had the opportunity to perform in company productions of the little mermaid, aladdin, swan lake, sleeping beauty, giselle, and the nutcracker.
Kansas city ballet 201516 season the three musketeers, oct. Kansas nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Kansas city ballets the nutcracker is a hometown tradition, and with the spectacular kansas city symphony bringing tchaikovskys score to life, you cant help but find yourself filled with the glorious warmth of the season. Kansas city ballet offers classical and contemporary ballets, plus special events throughout the year. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. Kansas city ballet will stage swan lake and a new nutcracker in 2015 16 the kansas city star.
Born in kansas city, missouri and raised in san pedro, california, misty copeland began her ballet studies at the age of at the san pedro city ballet. The nutcracker kansas city tickets live in december 2020. Please fill out our online form to receive your complimentary oneyear circle of friends. In 2015 kansas city ballet artistic director devon. New sets, costumes and choreography are featured in the kansas city ballets production of the nutcracker, at. Nutcracker is a huge passion of mine i love it like theres no tomorrow, said devon carney, who signed on as the. Racist stereotypes removed from kansas city ballets the. Take a ride to the kansas city ballets nutcracker in the. The nutcracker twirls back to the stage in kansas city next month, a show thats expected to leave audiences in awe.
Kansas city ballets reimagined nutcracker is elegant, fun and a bit. Here are dramatic photos of the kansas city ballets new. The companys recently updated production won critical raves and set new box office records when it debuted two years ago. Kansas city ballets nutcracker is imaginative, beautiful and. A winter family favorite, this ballet is based on e. The kansas city ballet retires its 34yearold nutcracker, rolls out dramatic new version. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Founded in 1957, kansas city ballet is a 30member professional ballet company under the direction of artistic director devon carney and executive director jeffrey j. The basic story of the nutcracker ballet travels with uncle drosselmeier as he delivers a series of christmas dolls to his family, one of whom is the young. The kansas city ballet calendar for the 57th season will be filled with kansas city premieres, the presentation of the nutcracker at the kauffman center for the performing arts and other exciting. Kansas city ballet the nutcracker kc ballet facebook.
Missouri nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The kansas city ballets 20142015 calendar of events. The kcb presents five major performances each season to include an annual production of the nutcracker. Kansas city ballet events professional dance company. The nutcracker in kansas city is a magical theatrical experience for the entire family at the kauffman center. Maine state ballets the nutcracker 2015 sneak peek duration. The kauffman center for the performing arts, a major notforprofit center for music, opera, theater, and dance designed by moshe safdie, opened in 2011.
Kansas city ballets the nutcracker runs through dec 24 at the kauffman center for the performing arts 1601 broadway blvd. An interview with principal dancer for the kansas city. Through thursday, december 24, 2015 the music is performed by the kansas city symphony with of course, the music made famous by peter i. This production has not only wowed kansas city audiences for these past five years, but it received praise when it traveled to the john f. Kansas city ballet also achieved another milestone in 81% capacity sold throughout the season. And though disneys filmmakers made the genius choice to feature kansas cityborn misty copeland as the ballerina, the onscreen iteration lacks what kcb delivers in spades. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Kc ballet is the professional ballet company serving kansas city and the surrounding area. Hoffman featuring clara, the nutcracker prince, dr. Kansas city ballets annual tradition, the nutcracker, is the top holiday event in kansas city and continues to awe audiences year after year and is hailed as positively oozing charm by the washington post. The kansas city ballets updated presentation of the nutcracker will be performed from dec.
In january 2015, he received the award for best dancer of miami at the miami life awards. Kc ballets new nutcracker is boisterous, busy, dazzling fun. Follow the kansas city ballet on facebook, twitter and instagram for exclusive, limitedtime discount offers. Between rehearsals and conditioning, the dancers at the kansas city ballet. Drosselmeier and the sugar plum fairy is a magical theatrical. Kansas city ballet artistic director devon carney kansas city ballet carney said he started to make changes when he revamped the nutcracker costumes, sets and some choreography in 2015. Most performances have discounts for groups 10 or more. Kansas city ballet presents the nutcracker presented by.
Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. This was the year the kansas city ballet reimagined the nutcracker. Witness the magic and wonder of this story as drosselmeyer and clara defeat the mouse king and liberate the nutcracker from his. Behind the scenes kansas city ballets the nutcracker. In 2015, kansas city ballet produced their criticallyacclaimed version of the nutcracker by artistic director devon carney. Kansas city ballet nutcracker ball the independent. Kansas city ballet announces recordbreaking 201516 season. All proceeds benefit the kansas city ballet and the kansas city ballet school. Sanchez has performed in international ballet galas in ballet festivals in panama, costa rica, and miami. Kansas city ballet artistic director devon carney center left and the companys costume supervisor jennifer carroll right adjust the costume of dancer tempe ostergren.
Kc ballet to remove outdated caricatures in nutcracker. Review the nutcracker at kansas city ballet performink. In 2014 he joined columbia city ballet as a principal dancer where he performed in dracula, the nutcracker, and cinderella. Serving as a cultural cornerstone for kansas city and the region, the kauffman center delivers extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences. Ballet wichita has been one of the pillars of the communitys arts organizations since 1974. This december, say kansas citys biggest spectacle on stage kansas city ballets the nutcracker claires toys come to life to battle the ferocious mouse king and discouraging minions. The kansas city ballets the nutcracker, a completely new production in 2015, is a lovely, luxurious show crammed with imaginative details. Join the nutcracker prints for a magical adventure filled with sparkling snowflakes and dancing candy. With its colorful costumes, dreamlike score, and memorable roles, the nutcracker is a holiday classic. Not long after she and her husband, ethan, moved to kansas city in 2016, voyles said, they attended the ballets production of the nutcracker, which included carneys new choreography.