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. Houston ballet principals karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy in stanton welchs the nutcracker. A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Sweet exchange with a sugar plum fairy dance advantage. 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. Nutcracker and sugar plum fairy return to lee college. 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. Karina gonzalez was the sugar plum fairy, and connor walsh was the nutcracker. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the.
This page features a ballet video titled houston ballets the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy. By amber rae mack for central new jersey ballet theatre. But the trees still going to grow, its still going to snow, and the sugar plum fairy will still be there. For many professional ballet dancers, nutcracker means weeks of performances. Dancers, representing a variety of countries, perform for clara, as do the sugar plum fairy and the.
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. Allegro ballet of houston has been a member company since 1963 first of narb and now of rda. Since then it has become an audience favorite in houston and beyond. Houston ballet has performed the nutcracker since the 1970s, when the companys artistic director was nina popova. Houston ballet the nutcracker rehearsals tyler donatelli. 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. Oct 09, 2017 houston ballet s nutcracker has two new homes this season. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the seminal sugar plum solo variation in stanton welchs production of the nutcracker. The four dancers will have prominent roles in houston ballets the nutcracker for the first time this year. The nutcracker houston tickets the nutcracker houston. Dancers, representing a variety of countries, perform for clara, as do the sugar plum fairy and the nutcracker prince. Enjoy all the splendor of this timeless classic, with opulence brighter than ever.
Nov 30, 2019 houston ballet principals karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy in stanton welchs the nutcracker. Houston ballet s performances of the nutcracker generously sponsored by. Chat with the houston ballet sugar plum fairy youtube. Allegro hosted regional dance americasw festivals in 1981, 1991, 2001, and in 2011 in celebration of its 60th anniversary. Houston ballet spins a magical tale with return of holiday classic. The sugar plum fairy from houston ballets the nutcracker answers visit houston fans questions. Nov 27, 2008 we all know the story behind the ballet the nutcracker. Nutcracker sugar plum fairy tutu plate, bodice, and arm puffs. 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. 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. Houston ballet the nutcracker by the numbers facebook.
Houston ballet presents stanton welchs opulent, annual production of the nutcracker. The sugar plum fairy and the prince get together once again, yet each productions costumes and sets are fresh every year. Allegro has been setting the barre for almost 70 years. Dec 24, 2014 the sugar plum fairy and the snow queen gave outstanding perofmances and the primce was spectacular. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal. 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. Nov 29, 2019 the four dancers will have prominent roles in houston ballet s the nutcracker for the first time this year. Houston ballet s lavish version of the nutcracker, which artistic director stanton welch unveiled in 2016, contains enough characters to fill dozens of toy boxes. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy with artists of houston ballet in stanton welchs the nutcracker. The sugar plum fairy and the snow queen gave outstanding perofmances and the primce was spectacular. Houston ballets the nutcracker is just as enchanting as. 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. Houston ballets katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy youtube. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker the buzz magazines.
Houston ballets the nutcracker sees new sugar plum fairy. Houston ballets new nutcracker loses a star dancer. Houston ballets nutcracker has two new homes this season. 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.
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. Stanton welchs opulent new production promises everything you love about the nutcracker, brighter and more splendid than ever. The nutcracker houston tour features hundreds of dancers. Dec 02, 2016 houston ballet s new nutcracker loses a star dancer. 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 nutcracker houston tickets the nutcracker houston tour. With swordfights, snowflakes, dancing animals and toys, the nutcracker truly is the ultimate holiday experience for the whole family. Nov 26, 20 houston ballet has performed the nutcracker since the 1970s, when the companys artistic director was nina popova. Its easy to see why the nutcracker is the most popular annual stage performance in houston. Houston ballet principal melody mennite as clara in stanton welchs the.
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. Stanton welchs opulent production of the nutcracker is one of the most splendid ever staged. Houston ballet unveiled ben stevensons production of the nutcracker over 20 years ago. Nov 25, 2009 houston ballet unveiled ben stevensons production of the nutcracker over 20 years ago. That usually translates to multiple castsand important breakout opportunities for those in the junior ranks. The sugar plum fairy has made her way to sugar land.
Houston ballet has performed ben stevensons production of the nutcracker for 27 years, although the companys history with tchaikovskys holiday ballet dates to. Houston ballet the nutcracker tickets the nutcracker. 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. 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. Houston ballet the nutcracker houston public media. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include houston ballet.
With that frightful king rat and his pointeshoeclad army of mice, a party. Scores of ballerinas have made their act ii appearance as the sugar plum fairy. I have been a proud sponsor of the nutcracker market as a sugar plum for the past few years. Journey with clara, drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker prince as they embark on a magical adventure through a growing christmas tree. Houston ballets the nutcracker is just as enchanting as ever.
Four houston ballet upandcomers to watch during nutcracker. Photo by amitava sarkar, courtesy of houston ballet new holiday cheer and tradition meet in. 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. New nutcracker costumes are loaded with sparkle houston. 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. Sharon teague as the sugar plum fairy and connor walsh as the nutcracker prince. Houston ballets katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy. The specialty dances were done well and the chinese dance was quite unique and exceptional. 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. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the sugar plum. Houston ballet s katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy houstonballet. Houston ballet principal karina gonzalez performs the sugar plum fairy. 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. Houston ballet s the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy houstonballet.
Nov 19, 2015 houston ballet s katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy houstonballet. Houston ballets katharine precourt on sugar plum fairy houstonballet. 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. When you secure your tickets in advance, youll receive an immedi. Houston ballet presents the nutcracker at wortham theater. 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. 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. Theres so much to love about houston ballet s the nutcracker. Soloist tyler donatelli takes the stage as the sugar plum fairy for the first time tomorrow during our student matinee. Houston ballet sugar plum fairy travel video facebook. It is the most spectacular nutcracker i know, and my jaw remained dropped for the entire first act and most of the second. 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. Allegro ballet of houston was founded in 1951 by emmamae horn, and celebrates its 68th anniversary this year.
After stopping by to say hello to our presenting sponsor, houston methodist, she is ready to sparkle. Houston ballets the nutcracker rings in holiday season. Dec 29, 2019 stanton welchs opulent production of the nutcracker is one of the most splendid ever staged. 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. 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 presents the nutcracker at wortham theater center. 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. 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. We find much to like about the houston ballets performance of the nutcracker using ben stevensons choreography for the last time. We followed pennsylvania ballets thays golz as she. Houston ballets the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy. Onstage tonight, we have principal soo youn cho as the sugar plum fairy and soloist aaron daniel sharratt as the nutcracker prince. To say that it embodies spectacle is a wild understatement.
The nutcracker ballet is a wonderful performance for both adults and children. Four houston ballet dancers to watch this nutcracker season. Photo by amitava sarkar another year, another nutcracker down. 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. Dec 04, 2016 tea time with the sugar plum fairy, 20. They portray the sugarplum fairy and the prince for the first time in houston when the. 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. Houston ballet performs the nutcracker once again houston press. Houston ballets nutcracker is a feast for the eyes.
844 1134 225 79 49 415 1529 1044 998 679 61 1504 764 1088 441 528 1384 1057 516 630 1047 566 363 592 1449 761 1391 743 1341 828 1157 630 1093 921 986 331 714 222 424