Back bay events center john hancock hall 180 berkeley street boston. Boston christmas events holiday events in massachusetts. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in. How to spend the holidays in boston bu today boston. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Urban nutcracker sponsored by bostons best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. Situated in the heart of the back bay, the back bay events center the john hancock hall and dorothy quincy suite is a fullservice, stateoftheart meeting and event facility available for corporate engagements, theatrical and concert productions, and social events. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Tony williams dance center presents the 17th year of the boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker, december 1528 at john hancock hall 180 berkeley st, boston, ma 02116. Urban nutcracker boston tickets coming soon at back bay events. Boston urban nutcracker kicks off its 16th season on friday, december 16.
In bostons back bay on the corner of boylston and dartmouth streets near the. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the back bay events center. Creator, director, and producer williams uses diverse dance styles set to tchaikovsky, new music, and the duke ellingtonbilly strayhorn nutcracker arrangements. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms of duke ellington with the classical music of tchaikovsky. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the back bay events center john hancock hall in bostons back bay. The nutcracker ballet it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. Meet the claras from bostons nutcracker productions. Meet the mouse kings from bostons nutcracker productions. The 2018 green bay nutcracker ballet is filled with the magic and tradition of this holiday classic. Purchase tickets here or by visiting the box office. Green bay nutcracker ballet green bay events calendar. Nayeli cintron plays clarice in tony williams dance centers urban. An inside look into bostons urban nutcracker nbc boston.
Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the season. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. Combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williams urban nutcracker features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale. An annual favorite and the first nutcracker of the holiday season, urban nutcracker will be presented november30 december 6 in a new space the morehouse king. From traditional ballet presented by joy dancers, step, presented by urban nutcrackers, african dance to little drummer boy tribal version and more. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. The nutcracker ballet south shore boston performances 2017. Urban nutcracker returns for 17th year in boston boston. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic. The ballethnic dance company brings this seminal ballet up to date in urban nutcracker this twist includes the same story, but with relatable characters playing a few streets over from the campus of georgia tech in the heart of sweet auburn. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season. Back bay events center, john hancock hall, 180 berkeley st.
Goldstar announces over 65 nominees for 9th annual. Urban nutcracker will return to the boch center shubert theatre december 19 28. The urban nutcracker is a cornucopia of dance styles. Through growth in the coming years, the urban nutcracker extended its run and moved from the strand theatre during its period of renovation and was hosted in the wheelock family theatre and in the back bay events center, where it is today. A nutcracker with real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. The tony williams dance center is the arts space where dance excellence occurs. Putting on a pair of notsneakers and attending a ballet or holiday theater performance is an annual tradition for many families. Tony williams dance center is presenting their 17th year of boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker on december 1528 at.
Urban nutcracker john hancock hall, boston december 1928. The ballet will be performed at the john hancock hall in bostons back bay. The urban nutcracker is taking place at the john hancock hall on berkeley street. The most striking thing about tony williams urban nutcracker, which begins its 17th season in bostons back bay events center on december 15th, isnt the fact that youve got a cast of hundreds of seasoned young dancers, professional and amateur together, and that they all know how to find their costumes and makeup, and get on and off stage exactly at the right moment. Back bay events center john hancock hall 180 berkeley street boston, ma 02116 combining ballet, swing, flamenco, hiphop, step and urban tap along with tchaikovskys classic score and duke ellingtons signature swing, tony williams urban nutcracker features a multicultural cast of talented dancers in this contemporary retelling of the. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. Guide to visiting boston for the holidays cbs boston. Get your tickets for bostons very own, hip hop holiday urban nutcracker now in our 19th year.
Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Nothing gets you more in the holiday spirit than the classic tchaikovsky music that accompanies the nutcracker ballet. Its christmastime in the city bu today boston university. Bay area nutcrackers, velveteen rabbit, and other holiday. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. Tony williams urban nutcracker back bay events center john hancock hall tony williams urban nutcracker thursday, dec. Each year the urban nutcracker runs at the boch center shubert theatre. The production now enjoys a run of 15 performances and tony is never content to leave it at that.
Get discount urban nutcracker tickets for back bay events center john hancock hall boston. North end beacon hill back bay charlestown south end. Tony williamss urban nutcracker returns this year with its new boston urban ballet company, new costumes, new choreography, and more. Ballethnic urban nutcracker performance at morehouse. Urban nutcrackerback bay events center john hancock. Joining a cast of almost one hundred talented local performers are four high caliber professional dancers, including our own homegrown star, randi osetek.
Joy the urban nutcracker enjoy the magic of christmas through the eyes of 8 year old tiffany, who dreams of holiday traditions through dance and song from around the world. As one of bostons largest independent event sites, receptions can be held for up to 800 guests. More than cast members pirouette across a wintry stage to recreate the classic, fantastical childrens ballet tale that has drawn soldout crowds for the last 12 years to the coral springs arts center. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Treat your ears to classical yuletide tunes and buy your tickets to see the nutcracker, presented by the international ballet company. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 2030, 2018. And of course, since its managed and operated by tillingers, the services are extraordinary. The set and costumes are so vibrant and fun, i could almost feel energy emanating from them.
A t the back bay events center john hancock hall december 11th december 27th. This modern holiday classic has been praised as a nutcracker with real soul by boston metro and greater bostons most diverse reimagining of the e. Goldstar announces 2014 national nutcracker award nominees. Official website ticket deal a true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story with a neonbuzz, blending the rhythms. Urban nutcracker is a different spin on a classic entertainment. Featuring a spacious ballroom, 1,100seat theater, and multiple breakout and meeting rooms, back bay events center is the perfect venue for conferences, performances, special events, trade shows, and important meetings of all kinds. The urban nutcracker is being performed at the back bay events center, 180 berkeley st. Dance center, combined ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the classic 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own in the world of the urban nutcracker. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. Urban nutcracker has since become a boston institution, moving from its original dorchester home to the john hancock hall, also known as the back bay events center, where performances take place each december, including an autismfriendly version and. Urban nutcracker 2017 full length trailer duration.
This is why classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step and jazz blend into something special. The show runs through december 31 at the back bay events center in boston. A wide range of classes are available for both adults and children. Urban nutcracker, tony williams dance center at john. Urban nutcracker will return to the boch center shubert theatre. Berkeley ballet theater bbt, the east bays premiere center for ballet training, welcomes all members of the community to enjoy robbie nichols and sally streets the nutcracker this holiday season. The inner city nutcracker project presented by city ballet of houston duration. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic. Classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step. Im not sure where the orpeheum comes into play, but i dont believe any performance of the nutcracker is taking place there, and, no, as far as i know john hancock has no part of the orpheum.
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