Everything you need to know about the nutcracker through. Dec 24, 2015 i went to houston ballet s tuesday night performance of the nutcracker on a nostalgic whim, to pay last respects to ben stevenson s version of the tchaikovsky chestnut. Texas ballet theater schools train aspiring students beginning at age 3 in dallas and fort worth. Fort worth, texas texas ballet theater the nutcracker ballet. Dec, 2019 see the dancers of texas ballet theater in this fulllength ballet with gorgeous sets, choreography by ben stevenson, o. Texas ballet theater artistic director ben stevenson, o. Fort worth is our countrys 18th largest city, yet it started as a lonely little outpost in the wide open texas frontier. Upcoming productions include four world premieres as well as the return of familyfriendly favorites like the nutcracker. Jun 30, 2011 the texas ballet theater has announced its new season, which will feature the debuts of ben stevensons giselle and dracula, as well as the new portraits ballet festival, which will close the.
For a celebration to remember, texas ballet theaters ballerina birthday party will turn your little dancers dreams into reality. May 07, 2020 artistic director ben stevenson s the nutcracker now leads off the season, beginning november 27december 6 at winspear opera house and then december 1127 at bass performance hall. I went to houston ballets tuesday night performance of the nutcracker on a nostalgic whim, to pay last respects to ben stevensons version of the tchaikovsky chestnut. In 1997, houston ballet artistic director ben stevenson created the title role of dracula for tim.
Just two months after announcing its 20202021 season, texas ballet theater has done a pirouette on its original plan thanks to covid19 and released an updated schedule there are still four productions planned, just with a different order, and one very exciting addition for dallas. Houston ballet is preparing for its final performances of ben stevenson s beloved holiday classic, the nutcracker. Texas ballet theater this is the big ticket, and its worth the money. The date and location for this event is 29dec19 at bass performance hall, fort worth. Attend ben stevenson s celebrated version of the nutcracker, a wellknown ballet that explores a dream world of princes, toy soldiers, warring mice, and 40foottall christmas trees. Houston ballet performed stevensons don quixote at the kennedy center in washington, d. The texas ballet theater has announced its new season, which will feature the debuts of ben stevensons giselle and dracula, as well as the new portraits ballet festival, which will close the. Texas ballet theater tbt ushers in the holiday season with one of north texas most acclaimed productions, ben stevensons the nutcracker, at bass performance hall december 924, and returning. Texas ballet theater tbt will present ben stevenson s the nutcracker december 79, 1516, 2024 at bass performance hall. Official website texas ballet theater bass performance hall. One of the countrys largest ballet companies, texas ballet theater produces performances that engage and inspire audiences. Texas ballet theaters annual parody the nutty nutcracker is a week away, but honestly, no one goes as brilliantly nuts in the traditional the nutcracker than ben.
Last december, the dallas morning news exclaimed, artistic director ben stevenson delivers a complete theatrical experience with strong dancing, drama, humor and texas sized visual bling. Artistic director ben stevenson s the nutcracker now leads off the season, beginning november 27december 6 at. The nutcracker opens friday, december 11 at bass performance hall, and runs through december 27. Texas ballet theater 1540 mall cir, fort worth, texas 76116 rated 4.
The nutcracker fort worth cast list texas ballet theater. Ben stevenson, artistic director for tbt, will bring the story to life with help from the magical score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Texas ballet theaters new season features wyly performances. Ben stevensons the nutcracker, performed by texas ballet theater this month at bass hall in fort worth, is a stunning production with choreography exquisite enough to. For the first time ever, dallas is also receiving a performance of the nutty nutcracker, the companys irreverent, pop culturefilled take on the holiday classic. Nov 18, 2010 clara in texas ballet theater s nutcracker courtesy photo based in frisco, collin county ballet theater has been presenting the nutcracker for more than 10 years under the collaborative.
Texas ballet theater, currently under artistic director of ben stevenson, o. Dont miss the return of the all new production of texas ballet theaters the nutcracker. Ben stevensons whizbang production continues through dec 23 at ball performance hall in fort worth. Texas ballet theater presents the holiday classic the nutcracker. Which north texas nutcracker production should you see. Some of the new works included in the companys mixed repertoire productions are star crossed by tbt artistic director ben stevenson and scorpio moon by company dancer carl. Ben stevensons version of the nutcracker is a grand spectacle with plenty of. Clara in texas ballet theaters nutcracker courtesy photo based in frisco, collin county ballet theater has been presenting the nutcracker for more than 10 years under the collaborative. Tbt schools train aspiring ballet students at our dallas and fort worth campuses.
Ben stevensons the nutcracker ballet video ballethub. In july 2003, he was appointed artistic director emeritus of houston ballet, and the companys affiliated school was renamed houston ballet s ben stevenson academy in recognition of his enormous contribution to both houston ballet s professional company and its school. May 08, 2020 texas ballet theater the nutcracker tickets are available for this magical holiday extravaganza as clara and her nutcracker prince takes the audience to the winter wonderland. Texas ballet theater the texas ballet theater announced its 20202021 season today. Ben stevenson dancer born 1936, english ballet dancer and artistic director ben stevenson footballer born 1997, english footballer ben stevenson american football 19061969, american football player. Review ben stevensons the nutcracker bass performance hall. This dazzling production is the perfect way to celebrate the season as the classic holiday tale delights audiences anew with waltzing snowflakes, battling mischievous mice, adorable children, a glittering swan sleigh, a flying carpet and spectacular dancing. Fort worth, texas texas ballet theater nutcracker mice are attacking the fort.
The texas ballet theater announced its 20202021 season today. Ben stevensons the nutcracker takes the the magical impossibilities of a christmas dream and. Texas ballet theater ushers in the holiday season with ben stevensons the nutcracker at winspear opera. Texas ballet theater to perform the nutcracker people newspapers.
Choreographed by ben stevenson, the nutcracker continues to delight generations with its exquisite dance sequences and engaging story. In april 2000, he was presented with the dance magazine award. Texas ballet theater presents the holiday classic the nutcracker, choreographed by artistic director ben stevenson, o. Texas ballet theater ushers in the holiday season with ben. Dec 11, 2015 ben stevensons the nutcracker, performed by texas ballet theater this month at bass hall in fort worth, is a stunning production with choreography exquisite enough to bring a christmas dream to. Texas ballet theater promises amazing performances starting off with the greatest love story of all time, romeo and juliet, along with others such as serenade and gloria, swan lake, and the. Star crossed by tbt artistic director ben stevenson and scorpio moon. In 2016, the company will premiere an all new version of.
Hoffmans tale of the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816. Featuring glorious scenery and costumes by tony awardwinning designer desmond heeley, ben stevensons breathtaking production of the nutcracker is, in the words of the houston chronicle, the crown jewel of holiday entertainment. Texas ballet theater ushers in the holiday season with ben stevensons the nutcracker at winspear opera house broadway world november 22, 2019 november 22, 2019 advertisement. Bass performance hall 525 commerce st, fort worth, tx 76102. Houston ballet is preparing for its final performances of ben stevensons beloved holiday classic, the nutcracker. Texas ballet theater tbt ushers in the holiday season with one of north texas most acclaimed productions, ben stevenson s the nutcracker, at bass performance hall december 924, and returning. Houston ballet bids farewell to ben stevensons the. This is the last year the houston ballet will perform ben stevensons version of the nutcracker, which has a houston holiday staple for 28 years. Texas ballet theater brings tchaikovskys nutcracker to. The dancers of our company are among the finest artists on the stage today. About dallas ballet fort worth ballet texas ballet theater. The performance is a classical ballet in two acts, based on e.
For almost thirty years, he has been the art director of the houston ballet and under his leadership the company has grown into an internationally acknowledged ballet theatre, and from the year 2003 he is the artistic director of the texas ballet. Nutcracker season means the beautifully designed, hilariously choreographed version by texas ballet theater artistic director ben. Nutcracker season means the beautifully designed, hilariously choreographed version by texas ballet theater artistic director ben stevenson is back in dallas and fort worth along. Texas ballet theater presents ben stevensons the nutcracker. Dec 03, 2010 ben stevenson is to this day considered one of the most important shapers of the american ballet art.
He told me that ben was now the artistic director of texas ballet theater and that i would really enjoy his style and dancing for him. Texas ballet theater tbt ushers in the holiday season with one of north texas most acclaimed productions, ben stevensons the nutcracker, at bass performance halldecember 924, and returning. Tim has choreographed works for houston ballet s cullen contemporary series and for houston ballet academy, as well as love thing and ragtime dance for texas ballet theater. Jul 15, 2010 a past partner of mine had danced with ben stevenson at houston ballet and only had great things to say about him. Dec 10, 2012 ben stevensons whizbang production continues through dec 23 at ball performance hall in fort worth. Dec 17, 2015 texas ballet theater has another spectacular show with ben stevenson s the nutcracker at bass performance hall. Texas ballet theater brings tchaikovskys nutcracker to life.
Fort worth, tx texas ballet theater tbt ushers in the holiday season with one of north texas most acclaimed productions, ben stevensons the nutcracker. Texas ballet theater has another spectacular show with ben stevensons the nutcracker at bass performance hall. Ranked as one of the top 10 performance halls worldwide, bass hall is brought to life by visions of magical windup dolls, snow flakes, sweet treats and not to mention the sugar plum fairy. Fort worth making time this season for texas ballet theaters the nutcracker. Houston ballets 28th year performing ben stevensons. Texas ballet theater adjusts 202021 season in light of covid. Dec 24, 2012 texas ballet theater under the artistic direction of ben stevenson, o. A nod to the crazy and zany, this riotous parody will keep you laughing uproariously. Bass performance hall official website texas ballet theater. The grandest local nutcracker of them all, from texas ballet theater, is quite the spectacle at winspear opera house. Texas ballet theater adjusts 202021 season in light of. Texas ballet theater tbt will present four productions in its updated 20202021 season, featuring added performances and adjustments in response to the impact of covid19 on the organization and. Mar 05, 2018 ben stevenson s the nutcracker takes the the magical impossibilities of a christmas dream and. Texas ballet theater presents ben stevenson s the nutcracker fort worth, tx texas ballet theater tbt ushers in the holiday season with one of north texas most acclaimed productions, ben stevenson s the nutcracker, at bass performance hall throughout december.
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