That usually translates to multiple castsand important breakout opportunities for those in the junior ranks. The sugar plum fairy and the snow queen gave outstanding perofmances and the primce was spectacular. Houston ballets new nutcracker loses a star dancer. The specialty dances were done well and the chinese dance was quite unique and exceptional. By amber rae mack for central new jersey ballet theatre. The nutcracker prince takes young clara on a dreamy journey through the land of snow and the kingdom of sweets, where she meets a slew of. On the afternoon of december, pennsylvania ballet demisoloist thays golz made her debut as the sugar plum fairy along with her cavalier, corps member austin eylar. Journey with clara, drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker prince as they embark on a magical adventure through a growing christmas tree. Nov 27, 2014 this year ball will reprise his role as the nutcracker prince, which means hes in act 1 and act ii, pairing with the snow queen and the sugar plum fairy. Join clara and drosselmeyer as they travel together to the land of sweets, where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and the real magic happens.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal. Houston ballets the nutcracker is just as enchanting as. Stanton welchs opulent production of the nutcracker is one of the most splendid ever staged. Nov 26, 20 houston ballet has performed the nutcracker since the 1970s, when the companys artistic director was nina popova. Allegro ballet of houston has been a member company since 1963 first of narb and now of rda. Its easy to see why the nutcracker is the most popular annual stage performance in houston. Journey with clara, drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker prince as they embark on a magical adventure through a growing christmas tree, interactive snow scene, and whimsical kingdom of sweets. Photo by amitava sarkar, courtesy of houston ballet new holiday cheer and tradition meet in. Houston ballet the nutcracker tickets the nutcracker. Houston ballets the nutcracker opens this friday, and this year, recently promoted soloist allison miller will take on the role of the sugar plum fairy for the first time. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second.
The sugar plum fairys big houston ballet party houston. Nov 24, 2016 claire kretzschmar of new york city ballet, with students from the school of american ballet, performing as the sugar plum fairy in george balanchines the nutcracker in 2015. The sugar plum fairy and the prince get together once again, yet each productions costumes and sets are fresh every year. This page features a ballet video titled houston ballets the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy. Houston ballet s performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Journey with clara, drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker prince as they embark on a magical adventure through a growing christmas tree, interactive snow scene, and whimsical kingdom of. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker at wortham theater. Scores of ballerinas have made their act ii appearance as the sugar plum fairy. Soloist tyler donatelli takes the stage as the sugar plum fairy for the first time tomorrow during our student matinee. Dancers, representing a variety of countries, perform for clara, as do the sugar plum fairy and the nutcracker prince. Houston ballet unveiled ben stevensons production of the nutcracker over 20 years ago. New nutcracker costumes are loaded with sparkle houston. With that frightful king rat and his pointeshoeclad army of mice, a party.
Houston ballet spins a magical tale with return of holiday classic. Houston ballet the nutcracker by the numbers facebook. They portray the sugarplum fairy and the prince for the first time in houston when the. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy with artists of houston ballet in stanton welchs the nutcracker. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker the buzz magazines. The sugar plum fairy has made her way to sugar land. Houston ballets the nutcracker sees new sugar plum fairy. With grand sets and stunning costumes, the nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing hundreds of fun and exciting roles. One of the most splendid ever staged, stanton welchs production features the entire company of dancers and many houston ballet academy students playing hundreds of fun and whimsical roles. The sugar plum fairy from houston ballets the nutcracker answers visit houston fans questions. We followed pennsylvania ballets thays golz as she.
Houston ballet the nutcracker rehearsals tyler donatelli. The nutcracker houston tickets the nutcracker houston. Nov 19, 2015 houston ballet s katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy houstonballet. This year ball will reprise his role as the nutcracker prince, which means hes in act 1 and act ii, pairing with the snow queen and the sugar plum fairy. Dec 04, 2016 tea time with the sugar plum fairy, 20. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the. Houston ballets katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy.
Houston ballet performs the nutcracker once again houston press. Nutcracker sugar plum fairy tutu plate, bodice, and arm puffs. Houston ballet principals karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy in stanton welchs the nutcracker. I have been a proud sponsor of the nutcracker market as a sugar plum for the past few years. Four houston ballet upandcomers to watch during nutcracker. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include houston ballet. Nov 18, 2016 houston ballet principal karina gonzalez wearing the 2016 sugar plum fairy costume for the companys production of the nutcracker on monday, oct. Aaron robison, one of the soloists who dances the role of the prince, and sugar plum fairy katharine precourt talk about this years houston ballet production of the nutcracker.
Dancers, representing a variety of countries, perform for clara, as do the sugar plum fairy and the. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the seminal sugar plum solo variation in stanton welchs production of the nutcracker. Onstage tonight, we have principal soo youn cho as the sugar plum fairy and soloist aaron daniel sharratt as the nutcracker prince. Houston ballet the nutcracker houston public media. Dec 26, 2018 a christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Sharon teague as the sugar plum fairy and connor walsh as the nutcracker prince. We find much to like about the houston ballets performance of the nutcracker using ben stevensons choreography for the last time. Enjoy all the splendor of this timeless classic, with opulence brighter than ever. Houston ballets katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy youtube. Nov 26, 20 houston ballet s the nutcracker opens this friday, and this year, recently promoted soloist allison miller will take on the role of the sugar plum fairy for the first time. Houston ballets nutcracker has two new homes this season. Houston ballets the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy. Allegro ballet of houston was founded in 1951 by emmamae horn, and celebrates its 68th anniversary this year.
In this, the most traditional tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and. Dec 02, 2016 houston ballet s new nutcracker loses a star dancer. Four houston ballet dancers to watch this nutcracker season. The only professional ballet company in the bay area with residence at the university of houston clear lake, bahbt has performed the nutcracker for audiences in the houston area for more than 40 years. Houston ballets the nutcracker rings in holiday season. Houston ballet sugar plum fairy travel video facebook. Nov 26, 2018 2 of 17 houston ballet principal karina gonzalez conjures delight and delicacy as the sugar plum fairy during stanton welchs the nutcracker. In this, the most traditional tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and where the magic happens. Nov 30, 2015 we find much to like about the houston ballet s performance of the nutcracker using ben stevensons choreography for the last time.
Houston ballet s katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy houstonballet. Nutcracker and sugar plum fairy return to lee college. After stopping by to say hello to our presenting sponsor, houston methodist, she is ready to sparkle. Houston ballet principal melody mennite as clara in stanton welchs the. Houston ballet has performed ben stevensons production of the nutcracker for 27 years, although the companys history with tchaikovskys holiday ballet dates to. Nov 25, 2009 houston ballet unveiled ben stevensons production of the nutcracker over 20 years ago.
The nutcracker houston tour features hundreds of dancers. Dec 24, 2014 the sugar plum fairy and the snow queen gave outstanding perofmances and the primce was spectacular. Stanton welchs opulent new production promises everything you love about the nutcracker, brighter and more splendid than ever. In this, the most traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and where the magic happens. Photo by amitava sarkar another year, another nutcracker down. I first decided to sponsor at this level because it gave me the opportunity to contribute to houston ballet in a meaningful way and to attend all of the wonderful events during nutcracker market week. In this traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her nutcracker prince and discovers a world of magic. Dec 29, 2019 stanton welchs opulent production of the nutcracker is one of the most splendid ever staged. The houston ballet nutcracker is magic personified with enthralling scenes like the fierce fighting with the king rat and its giant mice, the stunning land of snow, the dance among the glittering snowflakes, the kingdom of sweets with the enchanting sugar plum. Houston ballet has performed the nutcracker since the 1970s, when the companys artistic director was nina popova. Houston ballets nutcracker is a feast for the eyes. Theres so much to love about houston ballet s the nutcracker.
Since then it has become an audience favorite in houston and beyond. Nov 27, 2008 we all know the story behind the ballet the nutcracker. For the 2019 holiday season, houston ballet presents stanton welchs opulent, annual production of the nutcracker in this traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her nutcracker prince and discovers a world of magic. With swordfights, snowflakes, dancing animals and toys, the nutcracker truly is the ultimate holiday experience for the whole family. Nov 25, 2014 houston ballet has performed ben stevensons production of the nutcracker for 27 years, although the companys history with tchaikovskys holiday ballet dates to the 1970s, well before every. The nutcracker houston tickets the nutcracker houston tour. Nov 30, 2019 houston ballet principals karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy in stanton welchs the nutcracker. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker at wortham theater center. Houston ballet s the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy houstonballet. Sweet exchange with a sugar plum fairy dance advantage. Allegro has been setting the barre for almost 70 years. Houston ballet presents stanton welchs opulent, annual production of the nutcracker. Houston ballets katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy houstonballet. But the trees still going to grow, its still going to snow, and the sugar plum fairy will still be there.
The nutcracker ballet is a wonderful performance for both adults and children. Artistic director glenda brown was a founding director of regional dance america, served on it national board of directors for fifteen years and is now a director emeritus. When you secure your tickets in advance, youll receive an immedi. Karina gonzalez was the sugar plum fairy, and connor walsh was the nutcracker. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement. For many professional ballet dancers, nutcracker means weeks of performances. The four dancers will have prominent roles in houston ballets the nutcracker for the first time this year. Houston ballets the nutcracker is just as enchanting as ever. I first decided to sponsor at this level because it gave me the opportunity to contribute to houston ballet in a meaningful way and to attend all of the wonderful events. Nov 29, 2019 the four dancers will have prominent roles in houston ballet s the nutcracker for the first time this year.
A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the sugar plum. In this traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her. Allegro hosted regional dance americasw festivals in 1981, 1991, 2001, and in 2011 in celebration of its 60th anniversary.
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