The orpheum theatre, originally known as the hennepin, opened in 1921 and seats 2,579. The 2017 nutcracker performances in new orleans nola. New orleans is infamous for its spooky past, filled with tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and witches. New orleans ballet theatre presents their annual production of the nutcracker, at the historic orpheum theatre in new orleans. Illustrations by tony healeykimberley singletary is the managing editor of biz new orleans magazine. Family holiday favorites include ice skating in the convention center at nola christmasfest, sailing with santa on the steamboat natchez and watching the nutcracker at the iconic orpheum theatre. New orleans ballet theater december 16, 17th, and 22nd new orleans ballet theatre performs tchaikovskys timeless favorite, the nutcracker, at the newly renovated orpheum theater. Season ticket holders are given the option to purchase additional nutcracker tickets once their season order has been. Lead roles will be performed by the internationally acclaimed dancers of new orleans ballet theatre. You can rsvp on facebook, view event specifics and get your tickets for the following concerts planned in orpheum theater new orleans. But this is no ordinary nutcracker as clara discovers that very night. New orleans ballet theatre presents the nutcracker december 16th at 2. A bevy of local nutcracker productions to delight fans of holiday.
New orleans is home to theater companies big and small all offering an array of choices all year long. The orpheum theater hosts a great variety of first class productions, drawing thousands of people to a vibrant downtown venue. This beloved ballet is a holiday tradition, and you can catch it this december in new orleans. A holiday treat from louisianas premiere dance company. New orleans ballets the nutcracker 12141215, 12211222 orpheum theater new orleans ballet theatre performs tchaikovskys timeless favorite. Dont miss the photo opportunity with the characters after the performance. Official site for upcoming events orpheum theatre memphis. New orleans ballet theatre nobt will present six performances of the classic christmas tale, the nutcracker. Most ticketing fees are also applied for box office purchases. My family typically travels for the holidays but this year were going to be at home the whole month, entertaining outoftown family for some of it. Get tickets in new orleans for family and friends today. It just wouldnt be christmas in the crescent city without this.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker makes its way to the saenger theatre on friday, dec. You can also enjoy indoor ice skating and ice sliding at nola christmasfest in the convention center. Bursting with highenergy dance numbers and original doowop tunes from alan menken, the songwriter of beauty and the beast, a bronx tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family. Join a local cast of over 150 children and professional dancers for this enchanting holiday classic. New orleans ballet theatre new orleans, louisiana facebook. Get your tickets today to experience the magic of the great russian nutcracker in new orleans. Mark your calendar for holiday fun and festivity news. Loyola and tulane universities each house more than one company and many small nonprofits are dedicated to producing new plays. Broadway shows make a pit stop with a tour and avant garde alternative theater also thrives.
The arts council serves as one of eight regional distributing agencies for state arts funds and administers available municipal arts grants and the percent for art program for the city of new orleans. Orpheum theater new orleans will be having a handful of performances that you can take a look at in the schedule below. This iconic landmark, destroyed 10 years ago by hurricane katrina, has come back reinvigorated and more stunning than ever before. A true highlight of the holiday season is city parks celebration in the oaks. The louisiana philharmonic celebrates the holiday season with the help of new orleans favorite ordinary men with extraordinary moves. New orleans ballet theatre presents its 14th annual production of the nutcracker at the orpheum theater in nola. Designed by the milwaukee firm of kirchoff and rose in a beaux arts style, its first performers included the marx brothers with more than 70,000 guests attending the opening week run. This year will mark the third year the company will collaborate with both the historic orpheum theater downtown and a local artist for the poster artwork. Dec 15 at 2 pm, dec 21 at 2 pm and 7 pm, dec 22 at 2 pm.
New orleans ballet theatre is louisianas premier ballet company presenting classical and. For tickets, visit or call the orpheum box office 5042744870. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and. My adult daughter, taking a break from lsu school of nursing, and i had a fantastic afternoon at the nutcracker ballet in the orpheum theater. Complete information about the nutcracker in sioux falls at orpheum theater. Enjoy a cast of over 100 dancers and children, with a live choir, who bring this classic to life.
Orpheum theatre, 129 roosevelt way new orleans ballet theatre presents its annual performances of the nutcracker, a twoact ballet, originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. A hip hop nutcracker tickets at orpheum theatre omaha. The sugar bowl is a great time for college football fans, and its played every year in the mercedesbenz superdome in new orleans. New orleans ballet theatre s the nutcracker fridaysaturday, dec. Use code snow to save up to 15% on tickets to this beloved holiday tradition. This year, new orleans ballet theatre is bringing the nutcracker to the literal and figurative heart of new orleans through our partnership with the newlyrenovated orpheum theater.
From the new orleans ballet theatres homegrown production at the orpheum theatre to the moscow ballets touring production at the saenger theatre, youve got two nutcracker new orleans shows to choose from in december 2020 and this website can help you find amazing tickets for any performance. Where to see the nutcracker northshore parent holiday guide. You have not one, but three different productions of the nutcracker in 2019, in nola. See new orleans ballet theatres production of the nutcracker at the orpheum theater, or delta festival ballets nutcracker at the mahalia jackson theater for the performing arts. Even if you cant get a ticket to the big game, football fans can find the game playing in sports bars across the city all day long. New orleans ballet theatre, under the direction of gregory and marjorie. Marking the end of the holiday season, this ritual game takes place annually on january 1. During this walking tour, save time with a guide who knows the quickest routes around the big easy and brings the folklore and history of the city to life, all during the creepiest time of daythe night. Sioux city, ia 51101 orpheum box office open on show dates only for four hours leading up to curtain time 7122445000 tickets. It just wouldnt be christmas in the crescent city without this beloved holiday classic, so get the family together and treat them to the dazzling choreography and the immortal tchaikovsky score. The 2018 nutcracker performances in new orleans nola. The nutcracker in sioux falls at orpheum theater 2011.
New orleans ballet theatre presents snowflakes, waltzing flowers, fighting mice, dancing dolls, clara, drosselmeyer and the nutcracker in tchaikovskys monumental holiday story of a gift that. Orpheum theater new orleans 2020 all you need to know. The arts council of new orleans is a private, nonprofit organization designated as the citys official arts agency. The nutcracker presented by new orleans ballet theatre. New orleans ballets the nutcracker 1215 1223 orpheum theater new orleans ballet theatre performs tchaikovskys timeless favorite. New orleans ballet theatre nutcracker trailer 2017 on vimeo.
From a young judy garlands 1933 vaudeville performance to recent filmings of the hit tv shows american idol and so. New orleans theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. The siouxland civic dance brings back a timeless holiday tradition the nutcracker ballet on sunday, december 3rd at 6 pm. From the orpheum theater to the mahalia jackson to the saenger and more, these worldclass theaters will transport you to another world just upon entering.
See more of new orleans ballet theatre on facebook. New orleans ballet theatre the nutcracker orpheum theater. Discounts not applicable to all price levels including platinum and gold circle. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Lead rolls will be performed by the internationally acclaimed dancers of new orleans ballet theatre. A 20year southern california veteran, she has been surrounded by the film industry for most of her life. The newly renovated and reopened orpheum theater enjoys another first.
Nutcracker twirls through new orleans stages in classic. Do not miss the dance gallerys performance of the nutcracker this holiday season at the orpheum theater center. The new orleans theater scene has a little bit of everything to offer musicals, opera, dance the list goes on. Best photo wins 2 free tickets to nobts production at the orpheum this or next weekend. Other seasonal highlights include seeing the nutcracker the traditional ballet at the orpheum or the hip hop nutcracker at the saenger. Tchaikovskys classic ballet is about a young girl, clara, who is given a nutcracker for christmas by her godfather, herr drosselmeyer.
This year will mark the fourth year the company will collaborate with both the historic orpheum theater downtown and a local artist for the poster artwork. The classic nutcracker ballet is a christmas favorite for young and old. Ballet memphis nutcracker is a holiday tradition in the grandeur of the orpheum, with the memphis symphony orchestra. The orpheum theater hosts tchaikovskys classic the nutcracker with new orleans ballet theatre, including over 60 dancers. Nutcracker performances on the northshore and new orleans. Nobt presents the nutcracker best new orleans hotels. Nutcracker new orleans tickets live in december 2020. The performance will include over 60 young local dancers. So go ahead, treat yourself to a show or two this holiday season in new.
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