Local productions of the nutcracker are being performed throughout lake county in december, but for the fifth year in a row, the ruth page civic ballet of chicago will bring its oneofakind. A post from the community alexander, recently named director of the ruth page school of dance, presents this evening length work as the culmination of his yearlong lab artist. Originally presented in the arie crown theater from 1965 to 1997, the ruth page civic ballets performance. This years spectaclethe 15 th since its 1996 chicago debutwas gloriously unwrapped and heartily cheered at the auditorium theatre on friday night, as it definitely and annually deserves. The nutcracker comes to clc this weekend grayslake, il. Proceeds from tea with clara help support the nutcracker production expenses. Ruth page march 22, 1899 april 7, 1991 was an american ballerina and choreographer. Ruth page civic ballet of chicago see chicago dance. If you have any questions about the ruth page civic ballet broadway show or a 2020 ruth page civic ballet show date please call our customer service dept. The ruth page civic ballet is proud to present its annual production of the nutcracker, with original choreography by ruth page, and codirected by. Take a peak at videos from past seasons of the nutcracker. Born in indianapolis, ruth page studied with adolph bolm in new york, and after a tour of south america with the. Victor alexander, director, ruth page civic ballet dolores lipinsky long, associate director, ruth page civic ballet featured guest artists for the 2019 the nutcracker.
This cherished version, originally choreographed by ruth page herself, is a piece of chicago history worth seeing. Michael smith joined the joffrey ballet in 2001 as a company member after being one of the first participants in the arpino apprentice program. Local audiences know jennifer goodman, 38, from her 16year tenure at joffrey ballet, of it here in the windy city, where she made a memorable impression in nutcrackers past as clara, a variety of variations and, yes, the sugar plum fairy. Nutcracker suite by ruth page chicago civic ballet. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. The ruth page school of dance presents its namesakes original staging of tchaikovskys beloved ballet.
Joffrey ballets new reimagined nutcracker for chicago. Ruth page civic ballets the nutcracker to return this. Artist the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. The ruth page civic ballet recreates ruth page s beloved original fulllength staging. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. Ruth page chicago civic ballet central to the ruth page civic ballets performance schedule is its annual presentation of the nutcracker 3 pm and 7 pm, december 1. Originally presented in the arie crown theatre from 1965 to 1997, the ruth page civic ballet performances recreates ruth pages beloved original fulllength staging. The nutcracker is a holiday tradition and ive got a chance to give you tickets to see it. Ruth page center for arts seating chart theatre in chicago. The ruth page civic ballet will present its annual production of the nutcracker, with original choreography by ruth page, and codirected by victor alexander and dolores lipinski long this. Ruth page civic ballet presents the nutcracker at neiu. One of the great pioneers of choreographed performance. When the school of chicago ballet decided to close its doors, several of its board members, led by marilyn sheperd, decided to reconstitute the instructional program as the. This year marks the companys 25th annual nutcracker production, which debuted in 1987 with choreography by robert joffrey and gerald arpino and featuring ashley c.
Ruth page center for the arts with the chicago dancemakers. He also danced the role of johnny in page s public television production of frankie and johnny, which greg. Ruth page civic ballet presents the nutcracker next month. April 6, 2020 virtual activities by mostly local instructors what to do march 27, 2020 virtual fitness by local instructors fitness march 19, 2020 virtual birthday parties for lake county kids birthday parties march, 2020 coronavirus closures and information for lake county families health and safety. These are designated weeks for you to observe your dancers progress in class. The ruth page civic ballet is proud to present its annual production of the nutcracker, choreographed by ruth page and codirected by. Originally presented in the arie crown theatre from 1965 to 1997, the ruth page civic ballet performances recreates ruth page s beloved original fulllength staging. The ruth page civic ballet performances recreates ruth pages beloved original fulllength staging. To the classical ballet vocabulary she added movements from sports, popular dance and everyday gestures. On retiring from active choreography, page created the ruth page. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book.
The nutcracker set to light up holiday stages theatre. Pullen studied at dance center evanston, evanston school of ballet, and chicago ballet arts, and the ruth page school of dance, where she joined their company, the civic ballet of chicago. Highlights from iconic choreographer ruth pages stunning original staging of the nutcracker are back for another year of yuletide excitement at northeastern illinois university auditorium in chicago purchase halfprice tickets to this event. The ruth page center for the arts carries forward the mission and vision of its founder, legendary dance icon ruth page, to be a platform for developing great artists and connecting them with audiences and community. Ruth page civic ballets the nutcracker chicago parent. Join us for a delightful tea party planned around either of the two sunday performances of the ruth page civic ballets the nutcracker on sunday, december 4. Alexandra pullen was born in nashville, tennessee, and was raised in chicago, illinois, where she began her initial ballet training at a local community center. Most chicagoans familiar with dance know the names robert joffrey and ruth page, but before the joffrey ballet relocated to chicago in 1995. Ruth page center for the arts chicago, illinois facebook. The ruth page civic ballet brings its production of the holiday classic, the nutracker, to northeastern illinois university saturday and sunday.
A significant figure on chicagos ballet scene since the 1930s, page established this. Prior to joining the joffrey, he was a student in the dance department at the chicago academy for the arts, where he studied ballet with anna paskevska and grahambased modern dance with randy duncan. While a series of companies appeared in conjunction with chicago opera in the first half of the twentieth century, the ruth page chicago opera ballet commonly referred to as the chicago opera ballet was founded in 1955 out of an alliance between ruth page and the chicago lyric opera. If youre thinking about getting tickets for the theater this holiday season, you have a lot of choices from traditional fare, childrens shows or something a. Ordering front row seats for moscow ballets great russian nutcracker rosemont show is the basic purpose of committed fans from all around the country considering rosemont, lincolnshire and glen ellyn, and this is what we could secure here on our website. Shes sweet like the sugar plum fairy she will portray in the ruth page civic ballets the nutcracker starting this weekend.
Victor alexander, director, ruth page civic ballet dolores lipinsky long, associate director, ruth page civic ballet featured guest. Giveaway tickets to the nutcracker toddling around. Central to the civics performance schedule is the annual presentation of the nutcracker, the popular recreation of the beloved holiday classic. The ruth page center for arts is both a school of dance which is known for excellence, providing the highest level of training to young dancers, professionals and those who study dance for.
Ruth page 22 march 1899 7 april 1991 was an american ballerina and choreographer, considered a pioneer in creating works on american themes. Rudolf nureyev selected pages chicago opera ballet troupe for his new york city debut in. Ruth page center for the arts 1016 n dearborn st chicago, il 60610 312 3376543. Malachi squires makes his chicago shakespeare theater debut. Exquisite dancing, stunning costumes and magical settings in the land of snow and the kingdom of the sweets, the nutcracker promises holiday joy for children of all ages. The ruth page civic ballets popular recreation of the holiday classic the nutcracker is back for two performances only. August tye, hpsds artistic director, came to hyde park in 1992 to teach at the school of chicago ballet, a nonprofit school founded by the late maria tallchief, former prima ballerina of new york city ballet. Ruth page civic ballet nutcracker archives little lake. The ruth page civic ballet presents the nutcracker in another local production showing at three different locations in chicago, elgin and grayslake from december 1 to december.
Holiday plays in chicago christmas plays in chicago. For the last 22 years, the ruth page civic ballet has performed e. Ruth page ballerina 18991991, american ballerina and choreographer ruth page activist 19051992, political activist ruth page theologian 19352015, theologian and first female principal of new college, edinburgh. Shows currently playing at the ruth page center for arts. Oliver smiths storybook set design is the perfect backdrop for the victorian parlor from the 1850s, a magical battleground against the mice menace and land of snow. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. Visit our website for our schedule of classes, performance events, and our online. Hoffmann, set to music by tchaikovsky, was first performed. Americas best outcast toy an oddball holiday reality musical nov 29 jan 12, 2020. The ruth page civic ballet will also be transporting audiences to a land of dreams when it performs the nutcracker saturday and sunday at northeastern illinois university auditorium in chicago.
In 1965 page choreographed a largescale production of the nutcracker, which was presented annually through 1997 by the chicago tribune charities in the arie crown theatre. This year, the ruth page civic ballet will be performing at northeastern illinois university, elgin community college arts center arts. Exquisite dancing, stunning costumes and magical settings in the land of snow and the kingdom of the sweets, the nutcracker promises holiday joy for. Robert joffrey changed the traditional european setting to a 19th century american home, peppering the stahlbaum family christmas tree with. Originally presented at chicagos arie crown theatre from 1965 until 1997, this production recreates ruth pages iconic and beloved original fulllength staging. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. A city at night, a retrospective by paul sanasardo. Calvin kittens last amazing leap in joffrey ballet s. Nutcracker performances in lake county presented by dance. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you with your theatre ticket purchase over the phone or with a few clicks of the. The nutcracker ruth page center for the arts legendary.
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