Festival Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker Introduces Children to the Ballet and Classical Music
Irvine Barclay Theatre (4242 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612)
- Full Price:
- $16.00
- Our Price:
- $8.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Nutcracker: Ballet for Children have expired.
The last date listed for Nutcracker: Ballet for Children was Thursday December 9, 2010 / 11:30am.
Currently at Irvine Barclay Theatre:
The Wooden Floor's Youth Dance Work Tuned In
- Full Price:
- $20.00 - $50.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00 - $25.00
Leave your expectations at home for this inspired collaboration that pairs top creative talent with under-served youth. The Wooden Floor arts organization unites professional choreographers, lighting designers, set designers and costume designers with hundreds of young, aspiring artists yielding an original, inventive and distinctive output that will move and delight you. Tuned In is a contemporary dance piece that seeks to break down stereotypes about who can create art and is every bit as meaningful for the audience as it is for the dancers. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Rachel S. on What to Wear
Casual to semi formal.
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Rachel S. on Other
Arrive early for parking, with cash.
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2xmintmama on Where to Park
Enter the parking structure off Pereira via Peltason for a quick walk to the theater
3 Goldstar Member Reviews
lmc
The show was wonderful. The dancers were amazing and the set was beautiful. I loved every minute, but my 4 year old got a little antsy around the 45 minute mark. It really is a must see if you have young children and a great way to introduce them to the arts.Written on Dec 10 2010
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2xmintmama
What a perfect way to introduce children to The Nutcracker! It was just the right length for the show (1 hour) and the narration helped children understand the storyline. It had open seating as the previous review stated, and I believe all seats in the theater have a great view. We parked in the nearby structure (enter off Pereira via Peltason) and parked on the ground level. It was a quick walk to the theather. I would recommend this show for parents with young-er children (mine are 3.5) as an introduction to the theather and the ballet.Written on Dec 10 2010
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Rachel S.
Great event for kids, I took a toddler and it worked out well for us. Some children got a little bored and restless there, but overall, it was fun. The venue really has no bad seating, its open seating with the exception of the first rows through K which were reserved for school field trips. The parking was not easy. We were charged the same $8 for the structure parking, but were sent really far away to resident parking, where people parked without paying. That was a disappointment, plus it was a long walk with a toddler. Overall, I would recommend this for children, but be advised to arrive really early for parking and seats.Written on Dec 10 2010
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More Information About Nutcracker: Ballet for Children
Website
http://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=...
Description
Come celebrate the beauty and pageantry of the holidays with Festival Ballet Theatre Company’s annual production of the beloved ballet, The Nutcracker at The Irvine Barclay Theatre.
Set to the timeless music of Peter Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, a young girl who receives the gift of a nutcracker soldier from her mysterious godfather. During the night, magical events unfold: the Christmas tree grows taller, toy soldiers and little mice become larger, and Clara’s nutcracker comes to life. He battles the ferocious Mouse King, and just when it seems all is lost, Clara distracts the Mouse King and saves her beloved nutcracker. Her act of bravery transforms the nutcracker into a handsome Prince who takes Clara on a magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Prince tells her about their daring battle with the army of mice and she rewards them with a celebration of dances. As a finale, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier dance a beautiful Pas De Deux. Clara awakens from her dream and finds herself by her Christmas tree with her beloved nutcracker.
This full-length, traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, and features a cast of professional dancers along with more than 100 Southern California children.
Select performances feature internationally acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre: Gillian Murphy and Gennadi Saveliev (Dec. 11 & 12), and Irina Dvorovenko and Jose Manuel Carreno (Dec. 17, 18 & 19). Celebrated guest artists Ashley Ellis and George Birkadze from Corella Ballet are featured at the December 21 – 24 performances.