This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Dec 15, 2019 woodstock opera house hosts the nutcracker performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. Our commitment to quality produces a polished company of dancers who perform a varied repertoire of classical, modern, tap and jazz works. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Image gallery woodstock illinois woodstock recreation center. Dec 06, 2018 not only is the nutcracker ballet at the woodstock opera house a family tradition, its become a family affair with 16 families on stage representing generations of nutcracker. There is a 30 meter majestic christmas tree set up in front of the hungarian state opera house as well as a small wooden booth selling hot drinks in the afternoon. Since you cant come to the smith opera house for the history tours, well bring the history to you with the ghost light tours. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. This beloved ballet is sure to get your family into the holiday spirit. How suburban dance companies keep the nutcracker fresh. It was built in 1889 and designed as a multiuse facility with space for city administration offices as well as police and fire departments. Real woodstock historic downtown walking tour events arts entertainment places to stay dining mchenry county cvb.
New paltz ballet theatre to perform the nutcracker hudson. After 26 years, judith svalanders nutcracker still. Come enjoy the magic of the holiday season as the judith svalander dance theatre transforms the opera house stage into a. Dec 08, 2017 the dancers of the judith svalander dance theatre will bring the magic of the holiday season to woodstock when they present the nutcracker, on the opera house stage dec. Nov 22, 2012 the nutcracker festival of the budapest opera house launches at the end of november or early december. Each year, the jsdt performs the nutcracker and a spring showcase as the. Woodstock opera house 121 van buren street woodstock il 60098. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago 2019. This is the 25th year the dance company has presented this production of the nutcracker at the opera house. Woodstock opera house 2020 all you need to know before you. The boston opera house buzzes with behindthescenes preparations before the curtain opens on the nutcracker. The 45 minute performance of act ii will be a delight for audiences of all ages. Woodstock opera house hosts the nutcracker performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. Woodstock opera house hosts the nutcracker performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker at the.
Stay late for the childrens activities, caroling, shopping, pictures with santa, the christmas tree walk at the woodstock opera house, the gingerbread house walk at the old mchenry county courthouse and a community banner signing for the troops overseas. The judith svalander dance theatre jsdt, based in crystal lake, was founded in 1979 by judith svalander and has grown out of the preprofessional level dance program at jssb. Daily newsletter the latest woodstocktowne lake news delivered to your inbox every morning. Dance event in woodstock, il by judith svalander school of ballet and woodstock opera house on friday, december 2019 with 604 people interested.
Came to see the nutcracker it was pretty good actually. Jul 11, 2019 come see the magic of woodstock s nutcracker. The friends of the opera house welcomes everyone to become a friend of our unique and historic building. From the sparkling sets and costumes to the final moments backstage, get swept away in the magical making of this beloved holiday tradition. Dance theatre, resident dance company of the woodstock opera house.
Nutcracker steeped in local tradition the woodstock. The nutcracker ballet woodstock illinois woodstock opera house. Dec 12, 2018 the jssb has been the resident dance company at the opera house since 1984. New paltz ballet theater artistic directors lisa and peter naumann bring local ballet students. You must confirm your email address before we can send you. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago dance companies throughout the city and suburbs are staging their versions of tchaikovskys beloved ballet the nutcracker. Woodstock opera house 2020 all you need to know before. Nov 21, 2019 ruth page civic ballets the nutcracker. The woodstock opera house is a historical venue for performing arts and receptions located in woodstock, illinois. Not only is the nutcracker ballet at the woodstock opera house a family tradition, its become a family affair with 16 families on stage representing generations of nutcracker. Woodstock ballet ballet and dance school in woodstock. Located at 121 east van buren street, it became mchenry countys center for entertainment, hosting.
View all hotels near woodstock opera house on tripadvisor. Please check your email and follow the instructions. Nutcracker performances in mchenry county little mchenry county. Each year, the jsdt performs the nutcracker and a spring showcase as the resident dance company at the woodstock opera house. The jssb has been the resident dance company at the opera house since 1984. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. The 2019 guide to nutcracker performances is presented by dance academy of libertyville. Taking cues and information from the mchenry county department of health mcdh, the centers for disease control cdc, the il dept. Woodstock opera house 121 w van buren st, woodstock, illinois 60098 rated 4. The woodstock opera house in woodstock, illinois, is a historical venue for performing arts that was built in 1889. The nutcracker ballet opera house woodstock illinois. The first fulllength nutcracker performance was in 1992. Cherokee ballet theatre was established in 1992 as a performance outlet for preprofessional students.
Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. The judith svalander school of ballet celebrates 25 nutcrackers this season, nestled into a northwest enclave at the cozy woodstock opera. Woodstock fine arts associations childrens program. The nutcracker ballet offers holiday magic the woodstock. Enhancing the arts community in the tristate area by inspiring artists of all walks of life to pursue their dreams. About 170 performers will take to the stage with rotating casts. Judith svalander archives the woodstock independent. Dec 20, 20 the woodstock opera houses resident dance company, the judith svalander dance theatre will be presenting tchaikovskys the nutcracker balletthe beloved magical tale of clara and her beloved nutcracker, her prince battling the rat kingall with visions of dancing snowflakes and the sugar plum fairy. The woodstock opera house has been closely monitoring the impact associated with the spread of the corona virus, covid19. Woodstock resident ashley fredricksen wallen was a student of judith svalander, owner and artistic director of the ballet school. Woodstock opera house 121 e van buren st woodstock, il.
Woodstock opera house archives little mchenry county. Woodstock ballet ballet and dance school in woodstock georgia. Woodstock opera house farmers market visitors guide to the square seasonal events area attractions. Woodstock opera house was a sweet little venue where i saw. Its most notable performer was orson welles, a woodstock native. Peanutshollywood nutcrackers kurt adler snoopy hollywood nutcracker, 12inch designed by renowned artist holly adler, hollywood nutcrackers is a whimsical collection of nutcrackers created exclusively for kurt s. The dancers of the judith svalander dance theatre will bring the magic of the holiday season to woodstock when they present the nutcracker, on the opera.
The nutcracker festival of the budapest opera will last until the end of december. Full service ticketing software and network systems for professional box office managers. Mchenry residents invited to nutcracker ballet minuteman. Performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker.
Dance event in woodstock, il by judith svalander school of ballet and woodstock opera house on friday, december 2019 with 510 people interested. Community guide parking groundhog days lighting of the square summer in the park history awards. Opera house in woodstock, il foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. Woodstock nutcracker dance and music academy of woodstock. The grand opera house is an historic theater located in dubuque, ia. Judith svalander dance theatre nutcracker woodstock opera house, 121 van buren street, woodstock box office. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Dec 15, 2015 this production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. This beloved ballet and holiday favorite is coming to woodstock december 2018 on the 6th, 7th, and 8th. Peanutshollywood nutcrackers kurt adler snoopy hollywood. Dec 15, 2019 performers with the judith svalander dance theatre rehearsed wednesday for the nutcracker at the woodstock opera house. Dec 12, 2017 the judith svalander school of ballet celebrates 25 nutcrackers this season, nestled into a northwest enclave at the cozy woodstock opera house.