After nearly three decades, jose mateo ballet theatres original version of the nutcracker continues to honor the classical tradition while putting an innovative interpretation on this holiday icon jose mateo ballet theatre honors the classical tradition by continuing what may well be new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker ballet. Visions of sugar plums dance in jose mateos the nutcracker. I saw mama in the japanese snow queen, and myself in the multiracial sugar. After nearly a thousand performances over the last 27 years, we have created a tradition of our own. As always, mateo tells the story of clara, out in the world on a glorious adventure, in an upcloseandpersonal view of the young girl and her family in act i.
The cutler majestic theatre, boston, massachusetts. This magical adaptation of the popular show will bring the emphasis back to classical dancing. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information. That makes experiencing something more like the latter refreshing, comforting and even healing. Once home to mateo s nutcracker for almost a decade in the 90s, the cutler majestic provides the perfect venue for a refreshed version of mateo s 28thannual production of the holiday classic. Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a. Dec 06, 2019 come out to see jose mateo ballet theatres show the nutcracker playing nov. Jose mateo is presenting the 30th anniversary of his annual production of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, soon to move to. Dec 06, 2016 jose mateo s production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, dec. November 25december 10 at the cutler majestic theatre tickets at. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. So it goes with the jose mateo ballet theatre production of the nutcracker, in its 31st season at the cutler majestic theatre, just down the street from the grinch and around the.
Were in an age of snapchat, instagram, tweets, mobile advertising and other flashes of visuals vying for our attention. 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. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. Blocks away from the boston ballet production at the opera house, jose mateo ballet theatre returns to the cutler majestic theatre, where it last performed in 2000. With new sets and updated costumes, the company takes its holiday classic to downtown. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. The companys production of the nutcracker is annual presented in two of bostons most popular theatresthe cutler majestic theatre in the citys theatre district and the. Dont miss new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker artsboston calendar. While jose mateo ballet theatre takes pride in its ongoing mission to create new classical ballets, it is a pleasure to return each year to the nutcracker as a salute to the traditional roots of the ballet form. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston.
The nutcracker will be performed at both the cutler majestic theater in boston 1 128, and at the strand theater in dorchester 12 1222. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker please note, this event has expired. Jose mateo ballet theatre to bring the nutracker to cutler. Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a bigger. In celebration of its 30th consecutive nutcracker production, the company returns to the cutler majestic theatre in bostons theatre district nov. Dec 19, 2019 watching jose mateo ballet theatres nutcracker this year with my japanese mother, i experienced theory come to life. Jose mateo ballet theatre honors the classical tradition by continuing what may well be new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker ballet. Jose mateo ballet theatre will also be holding open auditions for childrens roles in the nutcracker at the cutler majestic on saturday, september 12, 2015. 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 take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcracker turnedprince who battles an army of mice and guides her through the enchanted forest of dancing snowflakes to. Jose mateos the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre. Go on a fantastic journey with clara as she saves the nutcracker prince by battling an army of mice and travels through the enchanting snow forest to arrive in the kingdom of the sweets where dancing confections celebrate her bravery. This season, jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker offered that elegance and aesthetic harmony. Dec 04, 2017 jose mateo is presenting the 30th anniversary of his annual production of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, soon to move to the strand in dorchester. Mateos ballet theatre offers a cozy, charming nutcracker.
Mateos nutcracker returns to the majestic the boston globe. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, jose mateo ballet theatre has special plans for the nutcracker. Dec 06, 2016 jose mateo s production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, december 918. Join jose mateo ballet theatre for new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre in boston. Discover the magic at jose mateo ballet thea tres the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, boston through december 4 and the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918.
Mateo s version of the beloved ballet, performed to a taped orchestration of tchaikovskys score, relies on a tightly wound story, enhanced by the personalities of the. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2017 youtube. Dec 02, 2016 discover the magic at jose mateo ballet thea tres the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, boston through december 4 and the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918. The story of young claras dream journey guided by the mysterious and charming nutcracker prince is pared to its essentials in jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker. Dont miss jose mateo ballet theatre s the nutcracker, new englands longestrunning production of the holiday classic at the emerson cutler majestic theatre and strand theatre. Oct 11, 2017 november 25december 10 at the cutler majestic theatre tickets at. Jose mateo s production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, december 918. As jose mateo ballet theatre prepares to bring its production of the nutcracker back to bostons cutler majestic theatre after 15 years, we asked our young dancers to share what they love most about the holiday classic.
With extended runs at two theaters the cutler majestic and the strand kudos for accessibility as well. Presented by jose mateo ballet theatre at emerson cutler majestic theatre, boston ma. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. Jose mateo ballet theatre presents the classic holiday tale, with an emphasis on classical dance technique, at the cutler majestic theatre in boston. Jose mateo ballet rings in 30 years with the nutcracker.
In the japanese snow queen, i see my mother, my daughters and. Its presentation of mateo s 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. The cutler majestic stage frames the production behind a festivelooking, golden proscenium arch, to help celebrate the companys 30th anniversary. For dancers and performing arts in new england, jose mateo ballet theatre achieves exceptional levels of excellence.
Performing arts in boston, ma the company under the leadership of its founder and artistic director jose mateo, the company has presented original ballet works and new interpretations of classical ballets since its inception in 1987. Take a fantastic journey with clara and her nutcrackerturnedprince who battles an army of mice and guides her through the enchanted forest of dancing snowflakes to arrive at the fabled kingdom of the sweets. Jose mateos production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, december 918. By and large, we live in a culture with an overarching message of more is better bigger, faster, brighter, louder. The company got its start at the cutler majestic theatre, so performing the nutcracker there for the 30th anniversary is a kind of homecoming, manzelli said. In the 1990s, boston had two nutcracker productions.
Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The nutcracker, particularly because its the only traditional ballet we do, deserves to be in a space like the cutler majestic and in the theater district, said artistic director. Some nutcracker presentations go right along with this ethos granted, with pleasing harmony of aesthetic elements big leaps, a booming score, ornate costumes, dazzling. Once home to mateos nutcracker for almost a decade in the 90s, the cutler majestic provides the perfect venue for a refreshed version of mateos 28thannual production of the holiday classic. Dec 01, 2015 jose mateo ballet theatre has moved its annual presentation of the nutcracker back downtown after 15 years at its home base in harvard square. Intimate mateo nutcracker brings its own delights the. 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.
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