Maine state ballet presents eight performances of its critically acclaimed classic holiday ballet, the nutcracker, over two weekends november 24th through december 3rd. This holiday season, experience moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Une student performs lead role in maine state ballets. Maine state ballet s 40th anniversary production of the nutcracker features breathtaking costumes and scenery, exquisite dancing, a cast of hundreds, and a christmas tree that grows before your very eyes. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. A holiday tradition for all ages, the bsos annual production of the nutcracker with the robinson ballet is beloved by audiences throughout maine. The 21yearold math major from standish serves as one of maine state ballet s principal dancers. Portland maine state ballet s holiday favorite, the nutcracker, comes to the merrill auditorium again this year with the largest cast of performers in the shows history. Friday, december 16 at 7pm saturday, december 17 at 2pm and 7pm sunday, december 18 at 2pm waterville opera house, 1 common st the holidays would not be complete without a visit to the magical world of the nutcracker. Portland, maine the maine state ballets performance of the nutcracker is sure to awaken the holiday spirit in even the grumpiest humbug.
For the first time in ten years neither of my kids were in the show so i got to sit in the audience from beginning to end of this magical ballet. Usm student leading maine state ballets the little. Maine state ballets the nutcracker 2015 sneak peek youtube. The interesting thing about the nutcracker at the merrill auditorium in portland, maine is just how quickly an audience can settle into it, year. Being clara in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet duration. Maine state ballet to present the nutcracker lewiston sun journal.
Bring the whole family to merrill auditorium november 28th through november 6th for maines greatest holiday tradition, maine state ballets. Maine state s ballet the nutcracker is back at merrill on nov. Maine state ballet, a nonprofit based in falmouth, maine, is one of the state s leading arts organizations. Porttix at merrill auditorium is closed to the public until april 30, but we are available by phone and email thank you for your understanding during this complicated time. Maine nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Maine state ballet falmouth 2020 all you need to know.
Get in the holiday mood with maine state ballets 43rd. Maine state ballet s annual holiday production of the nutcracker. Maine state ballet houses the maine state ballet company, the 175seat lopez theater, and its school for the performing arts, with continuous instruction in. Maine state ballets the nutcracker, a perennial favorite of portlands holiday season and family holiday tradition, is northern new englands largest and most spectacular nutcracker. Maine state ballets the nutcracker kicks off holidays.
Join us for a magical afternoon as clara, the sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker grace the stage of the collins center for the arts as the bangor symphony orchestra brings tchaikovskys score. Maine state ballet tickets are available for purchase. The nutcracker is funded in part by a grant from the maine arts commission, an independent state agency supported by the national endowment for the arts. The nationally acclaimed company estimates that over 150,000 people have joined the audience throughout over 200 performances, a record for the portland area. A victorian nutcracker december 1722, 2019 celebrate the season with a maine holiday tradition. The finale of maine state ballets production of the nutcracker. Portland maine state ballet will kick off the holiday season with eight performances of the nutcracker at merrill auditorium, friday, nov. At the maine state ballet school for the performing arts in falmouth, boys are taking to the discipline in droves. Maine state ballet presents its perennial holiday favorite nutcracker at portlands merrill auditorium. Maine state ballet s the nutcracker runs thanksgiving weekend through december 8. All brought to magical life by the extraordinary dancers of the robinson ballet.
Porttix is the only authorized ticket agent for maine state ballets performance at merrill. Lighting the way for maine state ballets the nutcracker. I love this ballet, said druchniak, who has managed to keep up with her responsibilities to both the production and the ballet company while maintaining her. Get tickets for maine state ballet the nutcracker at merrill auditorium. Tchaikovsky s familiar score and artistic director nell shipman s beautiful choreography make for an experience your whole family will remember for years to come. This year the number of males dancing in the nutcracker has surged. Porttix is the only authorized box office for maine state ballet s nutcracker. This is truly the family holiday event of the season. Maine state ballet keeps holiday tradition alive in the nutcracker the familiar story is told with comedy, athleticism as well as a surprise guest, much to the delight of young attendees. Maine state ballet s holiday favorite, the nutcracker, comes to portlands merrill auditorium again this year with nearly 300 dancers and the live music of the maine state ballet orchestra.
Maine state ballets the nutcracker maine arts commission. Sugarplum fairies, tin soldiers and a giant, growing christmas tree light up the stage at the merrill auditorium in portland as the maine state ballet puts on its 43rd production of the classic show which runs until december 8. Maine state ballet keeps holiday tradition alive in the nutcracker. Sugarplum fairies, tin soldiers and a giant growing christmas tree light. For assistance with cancelled performances, please fill out our online form.
Une student julia lopez rehearses for the lead role in the maine state ballet s presentation of the nutcracker december 14, 2018 julia as the dew drop fairy in past production of the nutcracker photos courtesy of the maine state ballet between dancing and studying theres very little down time for the une medical biology major. Maine state ballet returns with the nutcracker porttix. Porttix is the only authorized ticket agent for maine state ballets nutcracker in portland maine. Maine state ballet s 40th anniversary production of the nutcracker brings the beauty and joy of the holiday season to portlands merrill auditorium friday, november 25 through sunday, december 4. Maine state ballet presents the nutcracker performed at merrill auditorium in portland november 29december 8, 2019. Think and wonder, wonder and think a tribute to dr. This perennial favorite of portlands holiday season, a family holiday tradition, is northern new englands largest and most spectacular nutcracker. Meet the cast of the nutcracker 2018 by maine state ballet. Choose from a large assortment of discount dance tickets for maine state ballet and buy yours today. It has been twice named maine s best dance group by downeast magazine. Maine state ballets the nutcracker portland downtown. The maine state ballet s performance of the nutcracker is sure to drag even the grumpiest humbug into the holiday spirit. Windham dancer returns as clara in maine state ballets.
The nutcracker commercial 2018 by maine state ballet. Maine state ballet, based in falmouth, maine, is one of new englands leading performing arts institutions and named maine s best dance group by downeast magazine for the last two years. Behind the scenes of the nutcracker the backstage is a flurry of activity as the bossov ballet theatre prepares for a performance of the beloved show at the waterville opera house. Maine state ballet founder linda macarthur miele studied ballet with balanchine and later danced in the new york city ballet company. With nearly 300 talented dancers in gorgeous costumes, a lush setdesign that inspires wonder and awe, and music that celebrates the season, the maine state ballets nutcracker is maines grandest ballet presentation and a beloved holiday tradition. Under the direction of artistic director and former new york city ballet member linda macarthur miele, maine state ballets the nutcracker features the traditional story of the nutcracker prince and clara, classic choreography, glorious sets and dazzling costumes by associate director gail csoboth and live music by the maine state ballet orchestra and chorus conducted by karla m. A performance of the nutcracker ballet by the maine state ballet at merrill auditorium in portland is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit three principal dancers, glenn davis, kallee. Celebrate the season with a maine holiday tradition. Do not pass the opportunity to see maine state ballet perform live in 2020. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in maine. Maine state ballets the nutcracker maine state ballets annual holiday production of the nutcracker is a perennial favorite of portland maines holiday season and the performance at merrill auditorium is a family holiday tradition.
Maine state ballet the nutcracker sat dec 7, 2019 7. Maine state ballet s annual holiday production of the nutcracker is a perennial favorite of portlands holiday season. The nutcracker is performed at merrill auditorium with live music by the maine state ballet orchestra. Get tickets for maine state ballets the nutcracker. Route one, falmouth, maine 04105 maine state ballet presents eight performances of its critically acclaimed classic holiday ballet, the nutcracker, over two weekends november 24th through december 3rd.
Each performance brings toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious sweets to life. Maine state ballet keeps holiday tradition alive in the. The maine state ballets the nutcracker will bring the beauty and joy of the season to portlands merrill auditorium saturday, november 29 through sunday, december 7. I have always loved the performance but figured i was just partial because my kids were in it. Barry brinker jones joins instructional staff at maine. Family friendly atmosphere where students can learn ballet, tap and jazz. Order tickets by phone at 2078420800 or online at tickets. Founded in 1980, portland ballet mixes classical traditions with innovative new works and has a mission to to enrich the community through dance education and performance. Maine state ballet presents the nutcracker, 1125124. She said her good relationship helped her get the rights to the balanchine pieces, and that maine state ballet s nutcracker is the only one in maine to include balanchine choreography. Maine state ballet s the nutcracker has inspired our holiday playlist. Meet the cast of the nutcracker janet 2018 maine state ballet.
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