Dance for world community is a project created by jose mateo ballet theatre that harnesses the vastly underutilized power of dance to improve the social and environmental health of our communities locally and beyond. Join us at the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918 for the nutcracker. The nutcracker, particularly because its the only traditional ballet we do, deserves to be in a. Jose mateos the nutcrackerboston and dorchester opens november 30, 2019 with an emphasis on classical dance technique over stagecraft, the jose mateo ballet theatre presents the classic holiday tale at the cutler majestic theatre beginning november 30. Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a. Jose mateo ballet theatres annual production of the nutcracker will be back at the strand theatre for a string of ten shows over the next two. The mission of the strand theatre is to serve as a cultural and educational resource to artists and audiences regardless of race or cultural background, age, ability, gender, economic level, or sexual orientation. Even the cast of over 100 children who play mice, soldiers, cherubs, polichenelles, and clara have substantial. Strand theatre 543 columbia road dorchester dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre. The strand theatre dorchester, ma brown paper tickets.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker strand theatre. Jose mateos traditional nutcracker brings ballet to. Dec 25, 2017 aurora hill, 10, gets her makeup applied by her mom liz hill backstage during the final show of the nutcracker presented by jose mateo, now in its 30th year, at the strand theater in dorchester. Sure, there are lots of productions of the nutcracker, but each version puts its own christmas stamp on claras story. Strand theater entertainment venue center for the arts. The nutcracker will be performed at both the cutler majestic theater in boston 1 128, and at the strand theater in dorchester 12 1222. The nutcracker at the strand theatre artsboston calendar.
The nutcracker opens at strand theatre on friday dorchester. After a meal at strand theatre, boston diners will have a hard time eating elsewhere. The nutcracker will wrap at the strand theater in dorchester dec. Central to the strand s mission is the development and implementation of youth arts educations programs.
For more information, or contact email protected or call 6173547467. With performances at local schools as well as two incredible boston theatres, everyone can be a part of the magic this holiday season. Acclaimed jazz artist boney james tour takes on a strand date, and pro arte orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary at the strand with a special concert. To reflect this, tony conceived of a reimagining of the nutcracker.
Jose mateos nutcracker strand theatre mommypoppins. Get swept up in the fantastical story of clara, who dreams that her toy nutcracker comes to life and. The nutcracker is also sponsored, in part by, the massachusetts cultural council. History of the strand theatre boston city of boston. Despite millions in funding by city, little is happening at strand theatre. The armistice was signed that day, ending world war i, and that night the strand theater swung open its doors to a grand firstnight celebration. The holiday classic the nutcracker will run at the strand theatre from dec.
November 11, 1918 the strand opens as a movie and vaudeville palace. Strand theatre, former movie house in ocean beach, san diego, california, built in 1925. Jose mateo ballet theatres triumphant return to the strand. The strand theatre will host the jose mateo ballet theatre company for a series of performances of the nutcracker this holiday season, with shows scheduled over a tenday period from dec. Aurora hill, 10, gets her makeup applied by her mom liz hill backstage during the final show of the nutcracker presented by jose mateo, now in. The production moves to dorchesters strand theatre dec. Strand theatre dorchester, massachusetts, boston, massachusetts. Strand theatre san francisco, reopening in 2015 now owned by american conservatory theatre, originally opened in 1917 and shuttered in 2003, in san francisco, california strand theatre jennings, louisiana, listed on the national register of historic places in jefferson davis parish.
Located in historic downtown lakewood, new jersey, the strand is easily accessible and offers a wide. This refers to as orchestra and loge or first balcony seating. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker sunday, november 10, 2019 at 5. Movie theatre proudly serving thompson, mb and surrounding areas. The eastern shore dance academy presents the nutcracker at 6pm on saturday, dec. Strand theatre is a restored vaudeville house located in uphams corner in. Buy strand theatre tickets, check schedule and view seating chart. Children from the greater boston area audition for roles in late spring before their formal rehearsals begin in. Its presentation of mateos treasured version of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre in boston s theatre district and the strand theatre in dorchester offers an intimate, dancefocused.
Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a bigger. Join jose mateo ballet theatre for new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker at the historic strand theatre in dorchester. Tickets are available for advance purchase at the eastern shore dance academy studio on aireys spur road in cambridge. The evening performance will feature an exciting repertoire that includes selections from our season and. The movies and the popcorn are always hot and fresh. Comments about strand theatre in dorchester, ma cinema. Founded in 1986, jose mateo ballet theatre is one of americas leading producers of new ballets, the areas most innovative ballet school, and the creator of dance for world community, an initiative that builds. T ony williams urban nutcracker will tap, vogue and spin its way onto the stage at the boch center shubert theater dec.
Dancing snowflakes in jose mateo ballet theaters nutcracker. Dancers rush off stage during the final show of the nutcracker presented by jose mateo, now in its 30th year, at the strand theater in dorchester, ma on christmas eve sunday december 24, 2017. Dec 08, 2019 nutcracker ballet in boston, ma be part of the magic this holiday season. Following its 1988 premiere, jmbts nutcracker quickly distinguished itself as one of the first versions of the ballet anywhere to focus more on the dancing than on the usual mime, pomp, and special effects of its predecessors. Jose mateos production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, dec. The strand theatre has a special commitment to the surrounding communities of dorchester, roxbury, and mattapan. Company shares its nutcracker sweet 3 morning shows coming to strand. Dec, 2019 jose mateo ballet theatre presents the classic holiday tale, with an emphasis on classical dance technique, at the historic strand theater in dorchester. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. This is the productions 19th year running and its second year at the shubert, but the shows history will always be rooted in dorchester where urban nutcracker originated at the strand theatre. The strand opened its doors in 1922 and its landmarked interior shines as brightly today as it did then. Dec 17, 2014 the nutcracker will wrap at the strand theater in dorchester dec.
Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. Once a haven for youth, strand theatre now seen more as history. In an attempt to make live theater available to the widest audience possible, the strand has created a threetiered seating program to meet the viewing and budget concerns of our patrons. Last night of nutcracker is so sweet boston herald. The historic strand theater is operated by the nonprofit 501c3 strand ventures, inc. The nutcracker will be performed at both the cutler majestic theater in boston 11 30 128, and at the strand theater in dorchester 12 1222. The nutcracker will be performed at both the cutler majestic theater in boston 1 128, and at the strand theater in dorchester 12. These are the best seats in the house and will carry a slightly higher price tag.
Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dances into boston. The enhanced artsboston calendar is your goto resource to discover all things arts and culture including whats playing on stages and in concert halls, free festivals, exhibitions, and more. Jose mateos the nutcracker to perform in duxbury, cambridge. After 15 years the company makes its triumphant return to the cutler majestic theatre nov. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dances into.
Strand theatre boston 543 columbia rd boston, ma 02125 about the strand theatre, built in 1918 as a magnificent movie and vaudeville house, was forced to close its doors in the late 1960s due to. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic. Experience the magic of a holiday tradition as jose mateo ballet theatre brings its beloved production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker to the strand theatre for its 10th season. Jose mateo ballet theatre s annual production of the nutcracker will be back at the strand theatre for a string of ten shows over the next two weekends. Earlier this month, for instance, a performance of the urban nutcracker was temporarily suspended for 20 minutes because of a power outage. Applications for the 2021 festival will go online in september 2020. The armistice was signed that day, ending world war i, and that night the strand theater swung open its doors to a. The armistice was signed that day, ending world war i, and that night the strand theater swung open. The strand theater, 543 columbia road, dorchester, ma. Dec 05, 20 the nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatre, dec 515, the sanctuary theatre, 400 harvard st. Join the boston ballet for an evening of spectacular dance and diverse choreography. The strand house band performs the music of bryan adams and john mellencamp. This season, the company is also extending its annual nutcracker performances at the strand theatre in dorchester, where the troupe has expanded its teaching program at st.
Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. In celebration of its 30th consecutive nutcracker production, the company returns to the cutler majestic theatre in bostons theatre district nov. Nov 10, 2019 moscow ballets great russian nutcracker sunday, november 10, 2019 at 5. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre. Photo courtesy of jose mateo ballet theatre since its premiere in fall river in 1988, jose mateo ballet theatre has continued one of new englands longest running productions of the classic ballet, regularly presenting shows in boston, springfield, worcester, and lowell.
Jose mateo ballet theatre presents its 26th annual production of the nutcracker in three greater boston locations, november 29december 22, 20. Swing by for a bite today and find out for yourself what everyones talking about. The dancers perform under the artistic direction of jessica hindmanwheatley. Since its premiere in fall river in 1988, jose mateo ballet theatre has continued one of new englands longest running productions of the classic ballet, regularly. Dorchester has a growing middle class community that is buying tickets to the strand, said scott fraser, managing director of the jose mateo ballet theatre. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Strand theatre dorchester, massachusetts wikipedia. View all restaurants near the strand theater on tripadvisor. Jose mateos nutcracker returns to the strand on dec. The strand was built in 1918 as a movie and vaudeville house. Two celebrations took place in the uphams corner community of dorchester on nov. Urban nutcracker bringing diversity to the boston stage. Browse upcoming strand theatre boston events and tickets on goldstar.
Central to the strands mission is the development and implementation of youth arts educations programs. The nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatre, dec 515, the sanctuary theatre, 400 harvard st. On december 11, 2010 the strand theatre hosted the boston classical orchestra and singers and instrumentalists from several dorchester groups boston city singers and the pope john paul ii catholic academy choir and strings. A sled dog struggles for survival in the wilds of the yukon.
The strand theater boston 2020 all you need to know. And now its even easier to save on tickets with great deals on tickets from bostix. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Next weekends performances will follow the same schedule, with performances. After a meal at strand theatre, boston diners will have a hard. Digital projection, listening devices, wheelchair accessible. Phish performs at the theatre in 1990, and in 1991, the theater lights a new marquee with a gala reception. Hoffmans nutcracker and mouse king is the source of inspiration for the nutcracker ballet, set to peter tchaikovskys magnificent score, first presented in st. Jose mateos the nutcrackerboston and dorchester opens november 30, 2019 with an emphasis on classical dance technique over stagecraft, the jose mateo ballet theatre presents the classic holiday tale at the cutler majestic theatre beginning november 30 and the strand theater in dorchester beginning december. In 2001, the production debuted at the strand theatre in dorchester. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning.
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