Spacious lobbies can be seen from outside because of a 5 story serpentine glass wall. Pacific northwest ballet the nutcracker mccaw hall, seattle, wa. Pacific northwest ballet seattle 2020 all you need to. Pacific northwest ballet presents november 23 december 28, 2018 marion oliver mccaw hall 321 mercer street at seattle center seattle, wa 98109 pnbs production of george balanchines the nutcracker.
Stowell wanted to return to hoffmans story and find what other. The holidays are rapidly approaching and its time to break out the festivities. I thought id already posted the press release for nutcracker, but i cant find it, so here it is. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. George balanchines the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Pnbs stowellsendak nutcracker premiered in seattle on december, 1983. George balanchines the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission. On opening weekend, mccaw hall was packed with families eager to find out for themselves. The plot revolves around a german girl named clara stahlbaum and her comingofage one christmas holiday. George balanchines the nutcracker at mccaw hall in. Pacific northwest ballet again stages george balanchines the nutcracker at mccaw hall, this pacific northwest ballet again stages george.
Pnbs bestselling holiday classic is a fantastical combination of ian falconers unique design, tchaikovskys beloved score, and the entire company in showstopping roles. Pacific northwest ballets the nutcracker i am ulyssa. This special intermission package includes a buildyourowncupcake experience with cupcake royale, swords and crowns for snapyourown pictures and coffee, tea, wine, beer and sparkling wine for adults. Christmas christmas in seattle mccaw hall pacific northwest ballet seattle seattle center the nutcracker author marciecheung marcie writes the family travel blog marcie in mommyland. Information on booster seats, binoculars, and other resources, as well as guidelines for etiquette and courtesy while attending pnb performances. Kidfriendly guide to the nutcracker in seattle marcie. Mccaw hall history and detailed facts about the venue spaces, services, and accommodations. A memory making tradition for generations of families and friends, nutcracker fun includes mccaw hall gloriously. George balanchines the nutcracker, mccaw hall, seattle, wa, nov 23dec 28. The allen foundation for the arts room at the north end of mccaw hall s first tier lobby fourth floor will be transformed into a holiday wonderland for you to enjoy. So saturday, some 24 years later, when i returned to mccaw hall, my.
Tchaikovskys nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. During performances the kids knit hats for cancer patients at childrens hospital until they are called downstairs for their turn onstage. Pnb presents george balanchines the nutcracker, november 29 december 29, 2019 at mccaw hall. How to see the pnb nutcracker without breaking the bank been thinking about seeing the pacific northwest ballets performance of the nutcracker at mccaw hall. And its all based on my own experience seeing it as a kid. Having never been to the mccaw hall in seattle seattle center or any large theater in general, i am looking for advice on the best seating for the nutcracker. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Marion oliver mccaw hall, 321 mercer street, on the north edge of seattle center.
George balanchines the nutcracker at pacific northwest ballet. Nutcracker suites at mccaw skip the lines and bustle of the lobby at intermission. Clara is amused by the nutcracker and dances happily around the room, but. But that popularity can make a visit to the ballet a little more challenging than it might be at other times. Measuring the magic of pacific northwest ballets new nutcracker. Directions to mccaw hall cassandra leasaxton 20190515t11. Yes, tickets can be pricey, but there are a few ways to get around that and 15 more days maurice sendaks set design of tchaikovsky the nutcracker performed by the pacific northwest ballet.
Mccaw hall we are located at 321 mercer street, seattle, wa 98109. Pacific northwest ballet s nutcracker, with sets and costumes designed by the late maurice sendak, is the ballet that most puget sound families choose to introduce their children to dance for good reason. Mccaw hall seattle 2020 all you need to know before. Mccaw hall history and detailed facts about the venue spaces, services. The biggest thing ive learned is that the nutcracker s intermission is only 25 minutes long.
Mercer street and 3rd avenue north, on the north side of the seattle center. The motion picture, also known as pacific northwest ballets. Thursday, april 23, 2020 ballet, mccaw hall, pacific northwest, seattle, the nutcracker, travel, usa, washington state its been a week since i arrived in seattle. Tchaikovskys score for the nutcracker has inspired thousands of variations here are some of our favorites. Seating chart information for the nutcracker, subscriptions, and regular season performances. Mccaw hall seattle tickets, schedule, seating chart. How to see the pnb nutcracker without breaking the bank. George balanchines the nutcracker, mccaw hall, seattle, wa, nov. The original 1892 ballet, composed by tchaikovsky and. Located on 5th avenue n, with entrances on republican street and harrison street, this garage requires a short walk to mccaw hall. The mercer garage is connected to mccaw hall by a sky bridge.
I have been to the pacific nw ballets nutcracker many times over. Plus, i was a bit nervous about what they would think of the story of the nutcracker. Balanchines nutcracker is perhaps the most popular stage version of the story and first premiered in 1954 to rapturous acclaim. This production, created by pnb founding artistic director kent stowell and celebrated illustrator and. Yes, tickets can be pricey, but there are a few ways to get around that and 15 more days. The pacific northwest ballet performs george balanchines version of tchaikovskys the nutcracker at mccaw hall in seattle through dec. The nutcracker is often performed during the christmas season due to its content, and many families make it an annual tradition to attend a performance. George balanchine s the nutcracker is two hours including one intermission.
Enriching lives in the pacific northwest, considered a national treasure and acclaimed worldwide, pnb epitomizes excellence in the performing arts. Treat you and yours to an enchanted intermission experience in the savor mccaw hall nutcracker suite. The volunteers set up projects in the rehearsal room at mccaw hall. As a part of seattle center, mccaw hall first follows seattle centers campus rules regarding prohibited or restricted items. Whether youre up for the big production with pacific northwest ballet, or youre more interested in the lighter variety with a jazzy nutcracker, weve got. Most of the young performers in nutcracker will not grow up to be dancers, but the experience will never leave them. Been thinking about seeing the pacific northwest ballets performance of the nutcracker at mccaw hall. Tickets to the nutcracker suites do not include a performance ticket to george balanchines the nutcracker tickets to the nutcracker may be purchased here. My wife and i came to mccaw hall for the first time to see the nutcracker ballet last december. Thank you for your support of pnb and seattle opera. The seats are not too crowded and nice high ceilings. Just saw the nutcracker as presented by the pnw ballet at mccaw hall and enjoyed it very much. Please double check that the date and time of your performance tickets match your tickets to the nutcracker suites.
So saturday, some 24 years later, when i returned to mccaw hall, my expectations were minimal, and aside from my deeply subjective memorial scraps that rat is actually a mouse, and in my memory all the dancers were adults, my entire association with the nutcracker was through tchaikovskys immortal music. One of the best family friendly traditions of the season is taking the kiddos to the nutcracker. A memory making tradition for generations of families and friends, nutcracker fun includes mccaw hall gloriously deckedout for the seasons best photo ops. This postshow reception includes a snacksandsweets buffet, autograph collecting opportunities and a keepsake poster. Entrances to the garage are on 4th avenue n and 3rd avenue n. Additionally, depending on the event, there may be additional rules in place for safety or other concerns. Mccaw hall 321 mercer street seattle, wa 98109 with gorgeous new sets and costumes by famed author and illustrator ian falconer olivia the pig, pacific northwest ballets exciting production of the nutcracker brings a world of joy and color to the stage at seattles mccaw hall with george balanchines original choreography, the pnb.
Pacific northwest ballet presents seattle arts and culture. Backstage at the pacific northwest ballet nutcracker the seattle. Official website of pacific northwest ballet in seattle. Introduce your child to the nutcracker read the nutcracker story. We are spoiled here in seattle to have such an amazing company like pacific northwest ballet putting on such timeless productions like george balanchine s the nutcracker. Mccaw hall is your performing arts center and we want you to feel most welcome regardless of wardrobe. Pacific northwest ballets production of nutcracker, which opens tomorrow at mccaw hall, is such a venerable holiday tradition for our region that its easy to forget that it was once considered a tremendous risk. The nutcracker is central to many families holiday traditions. Parking is also available at the mercer street garage, conveniently located across the street from mccaw hall. Measuring the magic of pacific northwest ballets new. Attending the nutcracker with kids pacific northwest ballet. In honor of the farewell season of pacific northwest ballets stowell and sendak nutcracker, we updated this terrific article about the ballets fascinating history.
Sendak, stowell and the history of pnbs unique nutcracker. For many young children, attending george balanchines the nutcracker is a wonderful introduction to the world of ballet. The now well known christmas story has been published in many book versions including colorful childrenfriendly ones. The suite used in fantasia is a slightly altered version of the nutcracker suite selected by the. So, after careful consideration, i decided to make this a date night with my husbandscouting mission to figure out just how kidfriendly the nutcracker in seattle really is. I returned to the nutcracker as an adult seattle met.
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