Join us for the finale of our three part series of “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays.” This episode is for those both young and young at heart.
The Nutcracker
In this episode of “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays” we explore the larger than life elements designed specifically for the Vegas stage.
The premiere episode of “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays” introduces the story like you’ve never seen it before.
No one’s surprised to hear Tchaikovsky’s music at the ballet. After all, his works include the scores to the classics “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.”
The Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre are looking forward to a long, beautiful relationship with The Smith Center, a new audience and each other.
Performances of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition of the Nevada Ballet Theatre, continue through Christmas Eve at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Those who think it rarely snows in Las Vegas, or that magicians are just illusionists, or that candies, cookies and hot beverages aren’t likely to be good dancers, should treat themselves to a visit to Nevada Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” at Paris Las Vegas.
“Peepshow” star Holly Madison was a cameo Saturday night in “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Paris.
When compared with other ballets, one of the most unique facets of “The Nutcracker” is that the major parts of Clara and Fritz are performed by children, and other children dance many of the supporting roles.
The Nevada Ballet Theatre is offering performances of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” Saturday through Dec. 24 at Paris Las Vegas.
“The Nutcracker” has been a New York City Ballet staple since its 1954 debut.
No one can accuse the current performance by Nevada Ballet Theatre at the Paris Theatre of being just another “Nutcracker.” Those who have enjoyed the annual holiday tradition over the past decade or so in Las Vegas have a new reason — or many — to dash to the show. Costumes, lighting, choreography and most of the dancers are all new and sparkling. The result is a near-perfect holiday treat.
Nevada Ballet Theatre’s 2009-2010 season will include a revival of George Balanchine’s famous “Rubies” and two company premieres by James Canfield including “Coco,” homage to the life of Coco Chanel and set to the music of French singer Edith Piaf, and “Jungle,” showcasing bold and energetic choreography set to the music of Future Sound of London.
A fine version of the age-old classic, the Nevada Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker,” is complete with all the important lovely images: the perfect Flowers, the jewel-box Sugar Plum fairy, the show-stopping Russian doll and more.
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