This modern holiday classic has been praised as a nutcracker with real soul by boston metro and greater boston s most diverse reimagining of the e. Urban nutcracker is a beloved member of boston s cultural family a production that draws a diverse audience in their thousands into boston s back bay annually. City ballet of boston presents the urban nutcracker 617 5243066 617 5243066. Neighbor news urban nutcracker by urban nutcracker, neighbor oct 29, 2012 5. The urban nutcracker is the creation of legendary, and groundbreaking, dancer tony williams. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 2030, 2018. Urban nutcracker delivers classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step, jazz, and a few other surprises that will. The urban nutcracker was built upon themes of inclusion, community and celebrating diversity. A nutcracker with real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, boston s original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Behind the scenes of bostons urban nutcracker 2018 youtube. Urban nutcracker returns to the boch center shubert. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 17th season and packed with more magic for the whole family.
Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the. The two clips here on my youtube channel are taken from urban nutcracker. Boston strong tshirts and the exterior city scenes make it clear. The urban nutcracker isnt just a boston original, its an homage to the city.
As we move into the boch center shubert theatre this year, tony williams urban nutcracker is excited to show you what we are all about. Highlights of urban nutcracker, being performed through decmber 28 at john hancock hall by the tony williams dance center. This soulful celebration takes place on atlantas own sweet auburn avenue in the 1940s. Dress rehearsal of the urban nutcracker in boston 120612. Urban nutcracker mommypoppins things to do with kids. Urban nutcracker, boston s fun and colorful nutcracker is back again for our 17th year. Urban nutcracker, boch center shubert theatre dec 1928, 2019. I have uploaded this clip in honor of boston s urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. The move to the historic shubert theatre will allow even more bostonians an opportunity to experience what the boston globe has deemed a holiday arts tradition reflecting the. We have made the bold decision to move our production to the boch center shubert theatre in boston s historic theatre district. Lively urban nutcracker captures true meaning of the. Williams is no stranger to breaking the mold either he was the first african american principal with the boston ballet in his earlier career as well. To the urban nutcracker, access is never a buzzword, it is serious business.
A nutcracker with real soul tony williams urban nutcracker, boston s original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season and packed with more magic for the whole family. Urban nutcracker is a classic holiday treat with an inner city twist. Urban nutcracker boston opens december 19, 2019 tony williams urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale, fusing tchaikovskys classic score with duke ellingtons jazz interpretation and more than 100 local dancers performing classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, swing, flamenco, step, and jazz. For 15 years, tony williams has been transforming e. We have had a tremendous journey and its only getting better. Urban nutcracker is not your typical take on the ballet classic. A true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity story. Gross and city councilor annissa essaibi george joined the boston community in welcoming the 2019 holiday season at macys annual tree lighting in downtown crossing. The holiday dance classic with an innercity edge celebrates. Buy urban nutcracker tickets from the official site. Urban nutcracker celebrates the diversity of the season. Urban nutcracker coming to boch center shubert theatre. But the moment the curtain rose on boston dance guru tony williamss th season of the urban nutcracker, i got it. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe.
I have uploaded this clip in honor of bostons urban nutcracker, a testament to the power of diversity in dance. We take the traditional nutcracker score by tchaikovsky. December 20 30 a true boston story, local dance legend tony williams reimagined the classic holiday tale to become a boston innercity. This cheerful event began with a brass collaboration with downtown brass, sweet sounds, and downtown bones. Urban nutcracker closed december 19, 2004 boston buy tickets and see show information. For 17 years, tony williamss urban nutcracker has offered a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of boston. Urban nutcracker closed december 19, 2010 boston buy tickets and see show information.
Behind the scenes of boston s urban nutcracker 2018 duration. Tony williams dance center is presenting their 17th year of boston holiday classic, anthony williams urban nutcracker on december 1528 at john hancock hall in boston. The first production of the urban nutcracker was in the year 2000. Hula hoops, bouncy exercise balls, jump ropes, a scooter.
Urban nutcracker returns to the boch center shubert theatre. In the year 2016 many things have changed at the urban nutcracker for our 16th anniversary, but one thing stays the sameour commitment to. Boch center shubert theatre, 265 tremont street, boston, ma, 02116 more info. Urban nutcracker sponsored by boston s best 2015 holidaythemed stage productions from longstanding classics to new favorites and variety shows, bostonians of every age. Tony williams urban nutcracker, bostons original holiday classic, is back for its 19th season and packed. Boston may 14, 2018 anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern boston centric holiday classic, will celebrate its 18 th annual season with an exciting venue move to the boch center shubert theatre. Urban nutcracker closed december 16, 2007 boston buy tickets and see show information. Set in contemporary boston, it presents a multicultural interpretation of the 19th century. Tickets are available through our venue, boch center shubert theatre.
Step back in time at urban nutcracker as the smooth chocolatier sweeps brown sugar off to a magical land filled with leaping reggae rag dolls and the spinning black russian. In its 15th year the urban nutcracker enjoyed a makeover with new sets and costumes costumes made in boston. Anthony williamss urban nutcracker is a celebration of the holiday classic but with an innercity edge. Please follow the link next to the date of the show you want, click. Anthony williams urban nutcracker, the modern bostoncentric holiday classic, will celebrate its 19th annual season at the boch center. So what does sponsorship of the urban nutcracker bring you. This story is happening in beantown, and tony williams wouldnt have it any other way.
Tony williams urban nutcracker 2016 teaser trailer youtube. Urban nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th century fairy tale and transports the audience to an enchanted world not unlike their own. The scene wasnt some snowy, woodsy setting that could just as easily have. This fresh take remixes the classical ballet with a fusion of modern, jazz and tap for a fun new experience that captures all the. The opening scene of this years urban nutcracker at john hancock hall is one of the strongest and most intricate pieces of choreography seen in boston. Follow the box office link, then choose the date of the show youd. Urban nutcracker will play the shubert theatre youtube. To enjoy the full story, you can visit our youtube.