Dec 07, 2016 no festive season would be complete without catching a performance or nine of the quintessential holiday ballet set to tchaikovskys timeless score, productions of the nutcracker in the philadelphia area deliver jazzedup tap adaptations, highdef film screenings, intimate storytellings and grandscale stagings. Shubert theater, with a road production of a musical from london and new york called chu chow chin. See all 266 photos taken at merriam theater university of the arts by 4,656 visitors. Apr 5, 20 annual rock reach performance of nutcracker 1776 at the merriam theater in philadelphia. Ticket to nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater frugal. Philadelphia is known as one of the best live entertainment cities in pennsylvania, if not all of the united states, and places like merriam theater certainly contribute to that reputation.
The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly. Dont forget about our family adventure event, land of sweets on november 11. Merriam theater philadelphia tickets, schedule, seating. Merriam theater tickets philadelphia pa event tickets. The nutcracker meets the revolution at this holiday show. Merriam theater at the kimmel center has the following events taking place at the following dates and times. Tchaikovskys timeless score united with philadelphias revolutionary past to create a familyfriendly magical experience for all ages. Nutcracker 1776, philadelphias childrens nutcracker.
The rock school presents nutcracker 1776 kimmel center. They also have featured roles in the rocks nutcracker 1776, which will be performed nov. Patrons will be emailed about the status of their performance as details are confirmed. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. Nutcracker 1776 the rock school for dance education. For two dozen performances this month, our citys ballet troupe presents the timeless tale of marie and her nutcracker prince set to the. Save on tickets to nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater. The rock schools full performance of nutcracker 1776 will take place at the merriam theater on nov. It is philadelphias most continuous location for broadway show theatre. Lets cheer your little stars, starlets, angels, soldiers, and mice on stage at the merriam theater november 23rd and 24th. The merriam theater keeps with the broadway touring tradition by importing recent hits and longrunning musicals for runs of varying length in philadelphia the theater has been extensively restored. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly families. Nov 14, 2018 the identical triplets, 18, will be dancing as a trio thursday night at the come together dance festival at the suzanne roberts theatre.
Nine places to see the nutcracker in philadelphia this holiday. The rock schools the nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater on november 27 or 28 up to 30% off merriam theater. Nutcracker1776 2015 program by the rock school for dance. The merriam theatre is a live performance and entertainment venue in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The rock school for dance education presents nutcracker 1776, a 70minute ballet featuring absolutely amazing dancing by rising stars from around the world, stunning costumes, and fabulous visuals suitable for your entire family ages 1 to 100. In 1972 the theater came under the ownership of the academy. The theater, which has a seating capacity of 1,870 was taken over in 1972 by the pennsylvania musical academy, now the university of the arts. Apr 5, 20 annual rock reach performance of nutcracker 1776 at the merriam theater in philadelphia stay safe and healthy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The pennsylvania ballets impeccable rendition of george balanchines the nutcracker returns to the academy of music stage for the holiday season december 6 through 31. Cuban triplet dancers are set to leap onto philadelphias. The identical triplets, 18, will be dancing as a trio thursday night at the come together dance festival at the suzanne roberts theatre.
Rising stars from philadelphias the rock school for dance education will perform scenes from the nutcracker 1776, an adaption of the. Merriam theater in philadelphia merriam theater 250 s. Nutcracker 1776 adds dash of history to classic tale. Merriam theater philadelphia, pennsylvania landmark. Details on holiday programming throughout the 201819 season can be found below. Nutcracker 1776 presented by the rock school december 16 17 merriam theater philadelphia, pa for tickets. Experience an unforgettable variation on a beloved holiday classic with nutcracker 1776. Shubert theatre, is philadelphia s most continuous location for touring broadway show theatre. The merriam theater is centrally located on the avenue of the arts, in the vibrant cultural district of center city, philadelphia. No festive season would be complete without catching a performance or nine of the quintessential holiday ballet set to tchaikovskys timeless score, productions of the nutcracker in the philadelphia area deliver jazzedup tap adaptations, highdef film screenings, intimate storytellings and grandscale stagings. Kimmel center promo code coupon codes discount codes 2020. Nutcracker 1776 strays a little, in a good way, from the same old. Set against the backdrop of revolutionaryera philadelphia, the storythemed ballet follows two children entrusted with a magical key and the nutcracker who leads them away from their home.
The rock school for dance education offers highquality dance training for talented young artists from around the world, along with an extensive dance and movement outreach program that annually reaches 26,000 underserved youth by providing arts and fitness activities to inner city schools. Philadelphia theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Saturday, december 4, 2010 merriam theater nutcracker 1776 is an original production, choreographed to tchaikovskys nutcracker score. The rock school for dance education presents its version of the timeless holiday ballet set against the backdrop of revolutionaryera philadelphia. Nine places to see the nutcracker in philadelphia this. Nutcracker 1776 a holiday classic with a philadelphia flourish young. Nutcracker 1776 will be performed at the merriam theater, in the heart of philadelphias theater district, on friday, december 16, 2016 at 7. Nutcracker 1776 philadelphia tickets coming soon at annenberg. See more ideas about ballet books, dancer problems and nutcracker costumes. Find tickets from 165 dollars to shen yun philadelphia on saturday february 22 at 2. Annenberg hosts the rock school for dance to perform its philadelphia take on the tchaikovsky classic.
Pennsylvania ballets the nutcracker and the rock school. The rock school presents a revolutionary nutcracker 1776. Now completing its 84th year, the merriam theater opened on august 26th, 1918 as the sam s. It is an adaptation of the holiday classic in a highene. Dec 05, 2014 december 1920, merriam theater, 250 s. Kick off the holiday season with a nutcracker 1776. The rock school for dance education returns to broad street to inaugurate another holiday season with our acclaimed nutcracker 1776. Philadelphia dance theatre philadelphia dance theatre.
The merriam theater is located at 250 s broad st, philadelphia, pa 19102. Kimmel center also manages the academy of music, owned by the philadelphia orchestra association, and the university of the arts merriam theater. The rock school childrens dance program, 1101 s broad. The 1,870seat theatre has hosted several highly acclaimed broadway, offbroadway and onenight performances over the years. The theatre was built by the shubert organization in 1918. Great shows, but difficult seating as part of the kimmel family, this is an older theatre that presents some challenges for people. Merriam theater philadelphia 2020 all you need to know. Every generation deserves its version of beatlemania. Dec 04, 2010 saturday, december 4, 2010 merriam theater nutcracker 1776 is an original production, choreographed to tchaikovskys nutcracker score. Apr 17, 2020 merriam theater at the kimmel center has the following events taking place at the following dates and times. Rock school for dance education will present nutcracker 1776. It is now run under the auspices of the university of the arts and serves as the universitys major performance hall for students in the college of performing arts. Alix rosenfeld sheher pronouns is a writer, dramaturg, and actor based in philadelphia. The kimmel center cultural campus is closed until further notice in compliance with the citys stayathome ordinance.
Annenberg center for the performing arts zellerbach theatre philadelphia, pa. The core mission of the school focuses on patience, persistence, attention to detail, and self. Restaurants near merriam theater, philadelphia, pennsylvania. Nutcracker 1776 at the annenberg center for the performing arts is a familyfriendly, fabulous fun show which combines tchaikovskys timeless musical score with historic philadelphia elements and personages. Jen, philadelphia, pa purchase tickets visit nutcracker1776. The rock school childrens dance program, 1101 s broad st. Pennsylvania ballets the nutcracker and the rock schools. Kimmel center for the performing arts, academy of music, and merriam theater. Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. 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. Bojan spassoff and stephanie wolf spassof directed. Nutcracker 1776the rock school for dance education.
Annual rock reach performance of nutcracker 1776 at the. The sugar plum fairy enchants with her beautiful technical artistry as audiences are transported from olde city tavern to the land of sweets in our revolutionary t. One ticket to nutcracker 1776 expires nov 27, 2015. The sugar plum fairy enchants with her beautiful technical artistry as audiences are transported from olde city tavern to the land of sweets in our revolutionary take on tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker. Shubert theatre, is philadelphias most continuous location for touring broadway show theatre. Its an event the children look forward to every year and many would not. Tchaikovsky music merriam theater at the university of the arts. Near the intersection of s broad st and bach plneighborhoods. Oct 17, 2016 nutcracker 1776 presented by the rock school december 16 17 merriam theater philadelphia, pa for tickets. Nutcracker 1776 comes to the merriam theater at the university of the arts in philadelphia on saturday, dec. At the merriam theater, visitors can get a sense of the more elaborate days of theatergoing in the early 20th century. The rock schools the nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater on november 27 or 28 up to 30% off classic holiday ballet gets an american revolutionstyle makeover with benjamin franklin stepping in for drosselmeyer.
The rock schools the nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater on november 24 or 25 up to 42% off classic holiday ballet gets an american revolutionstyle makeover with benjamin franklin stepping in for drosselmeyer. Penn mutual is proud to help transport local school students to the merriam theater to enjoy nutcracker 1776, a delightful new twist on a cherished holiday tradition. December 6 7, 2019 zellerbach theatre guest events. Merriam theater in philadelphia merriam theater 250 s broad. Kimmel center announces holiday programming and community. It is located at 250 south broad street within the avenue of the arts cultural district of center city, philadelphia.
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