Restaurants near merriam theater, philadelphia, pennsylvania. The theatre was built by the shubert organization in 1918. Kick off the holiday season with a nutcracker 1776. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly. Save on tickets to nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater. The rock schools full performance of nutcracker 1776 will take place at the merriam theater on nov. Kimmel center promo code coupon codes discount codes 2020. Apr 5, 20 annual rock reach performance of nutcracker 1776 at the merriam theater in philadelphia stay safe and healthy. Get big discounts with 9 kimmel center coupons for. Great shows, but difficult seating as part of the kimmel family, this is an older theatre that presents some challenges for people.
Pennsylvania ballet is a tax exempt nonprofit and our tax identification number is 231629970. Nine places to see the nutcracker in philadelphia this holiday. October 17, 2017 kick off the holiday season with a nutcracker 1776 performance and chocolatemaking demos. December 6 7, 2019 zellerbach theatre guest events. The nutcracker ballet and more holiday shows for philly families. Nutcracker 1776, philadelphias childrens nutcracker. Cuban triplet dancers are set to leap onto philadelphias. Nutcracker 1776 the rock school for dance education. The rock school is the schools main facility, located on the avenue of the arts at 1101 s broad street, philadelphia, pa 19147.
See more ideas about ballet books, dancer problems and nutcracker costumes. Kimmel center for the performing arts, academy of music, and merriam theater. The rock schools the nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater on november 27 or 28 up to 30% off classic holiday ballet gets an american revolutionstyle makeover with benjamin franklin stepping in for drosselmeyer. The rock school presents nutcracker 1776 kimmel center. The theater, which has a seating capacity of 1,870 was taken over in 1972 by the pennsylvania musical academy, now the university of the arts.
Now completing its 84th year, the merriam theater opened on august 26th, 1918 as the sam s. Philadelphia theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Nutcracker 1776 a holiday classic with a philadelphia flourish young. They also have featured roles in the rocks nutcracker 1776, which will be performed nov. The identical triplets, 18, will be dancing as a trio thursday night at the come together dance festival at the suzanne roberts theatre. Ticket to nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater frugal. The rock school childrens dance program, 1101 s broad st. Shubert theatre, is philadelphia s most continuous location for touring broadway show theatre. At the merriam theater, visitors can get a sense of the more elaborate days of theatergoing in the early 20th century. Nutcracker 1776 comes to the merriam theater at the university of the arts in philadelphia on saturday, dec. The core mission of the school focuses on patience, persistence, attention to detail, and self. Shubert theater, with a road production of a musical from london and new york called chu chow chin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Nutcracker 1776 adds dash of history to classic tale. Jen, philadelphia, pa purchase tickets visit nutcracker1776. The kimmel center cultural campus is closed until further notice in compliance with the citys stayathome ordinance. Merriam theater in philadelphia merriam theater 250 s. Kimmel center also manages the academy of music, owned by the philadelphia orchestra association, and the university of the arts merriam theater. One ticket to nutcracker 1776 expires nov 27, 2015. The merriam theater keeps with the broadway touring tradition by importing recent hits and longrunning musicals for runs of varying length in philadelphia the theater has been extensively restored. The rock school for dance education presents nutcracker 1776, a 70minute ballet featuring absolutely amazing dancing by rising stars from around the world, stunning costumes, and fabulous visuals suitable for your entire family ages 1 to 100. It is located at 250 south broad street within the avenue of the arts cultural district of center city, philadelphia. Nutcracker 1776 at the annenberg center for the performing arts is a familyfriendly, fabulous fun show which combines tchaikovskys timeless musical score with historic philadelphia elements and personages. Annenberg center for the performing arts zellerbach theatre philadelphia, pa. Dont forget about our family adventure event, land of sweets on november 11. See all 266 photos taken at merriam theater university of the arts by 4,656 visitors. For two dozen performances this month, our citys ballet troupe presents the timeless tale of marie and her nutcracker prince set to the.
Nutcracker1776 2015 program by the rock school for dance. The rock school presents a revolutionary nutcracker 1776. The 1,870seat theatre has hosted several highly acclaimed broadway, offbroadway and onenight performances over the years. Tchaikovskys timeless score united with philadelphias revolutionary past to create a familyfriendly magical experience for all ages. The merriam theater is located at 250 s broad st, philadelphia, pa 19102. The nutcracker meets the revolution at this holiday show. The merriam theater opened under schubert management in the early 20th century when philadelphia had a large prebroadway and postbroadway touring scene. Details on holiday programming throughout the 201819 season can be found below. Bojan spassoff and stephanie wolf spassof directed. Nutcracker 1776 presented by the rock school december 16 17 merriam theater philadelphia, pa for tickets. Kimmel center announces holiday programming and community. Dec 07, 2016 no festive season would be complete without catching a performance or nine of the quintessential holiday ballet set to tchaikovskys timeless score, productions of the nutcracker in the philadelphia area deliver jazzedup tap adaptations, highdef film screenings, intimate storytellings and grandscale stagings. It is philadelphias most continuous location for broadway show theatre.
Patrons will be emailed about the status of their performance as details are confirmed. Experience an unforgettable variation on a beloved holiday classic with nutcracker 1776. Tchaikovsky music merriam theater at the university of the arts. Near the intersection of s broad st and bach plneighborhoods. Nutcracker 1776 will be performed at the merriam theater, in the heart of philadelphias theater district, on friday, december 16, 2016 at 7. Saturday, december 4, 2010 merriam theater nutcracker 1776 is an original production, choreographed to tchaikovskys nutcracker score. Kimmel center promo code coupon codes discount codes 2020 by. Nutcracker 1776 philadelphia tickets coming soon at annenberg. Were proud to have the merriam theater as part of our campus through our partner organization, the kimmel center for the performing arts. In 1972 the theater came under the ownership of the academy. Merriam theater tickets philadelphia pa event tickets. The rock schools the nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater on november 27 or 28 up to 30% off merriam theater. The rock school childrens dance program, 1101 s broad.
Merriam theater philadelphia tickets, schedule, seating. Nutcracker 1776 strays a little, in a good way, from the same old. Merriam theater at the kimmel center has the following events taking place at the following dates and times. Pennsylvania ballets the nutcracker and the rock school.
The merriam theater is centrally located on the avenue of the arts, in the vibrant cultural district of center city, philadelphia. The pennsylvania ballets impeccable rendition of george balanchines the nutcracker returns to the academy of music stage for the holiday season december 6 through 31. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and. Lets cheer your little stars, starlets, angels, soldiers, and mice on stage at the merriam theater november 23rd and 24th. Apr 5, 20 annual rock reach performance of nutcracker 1776 at the merriam theater in philadelphia. Every generation deserves its version of beatlemania. Annenberg hosts the rock school for dance to perform its philadelphia take on the tchaikovsky classic. Philadelphia dance theatre philadelphia dance theatre. Rock school for dance education will present nutcracker 1776. It is an adaptation of the holiday classic in a highene. Merriam theater philadelphia 2020 all you need to know.
Dec 04, 2010 saturday, december 4, 2010 merriam theater nutcracker 1776 is an original production, choreographed to tchaikovskys nutcracker score. No festive season would be complete without catching a performance or nine of the quintessential holiday ballet set to tchaikovskys timeless score, productions of the nutcracker in the philadelphia area deliver jazzedup tap adaptations, highdef film screenings, intimate storytellings and grandscale stagings. The rock schools the nutcracker 1776 at merriam theater on november 24 or 25 up to 42% off classic holiday ballet gets an american revolutionstyle makeover with benjamin franklin stepping in for drosselmeyer. Shubert theatre, is philadelphias most continuous location for touring broadway show theatre. Find tickets from 165 dollars to shen yun philadelphia on saturday february 22 at 2. Oct 17, 2016 nutcracker 1776 presented by the rock school december 16 17 merriam theater philadelphia, pa for tickets. The sugar plum fairy enchants with her beautiful technical artistry as audiences are transported from olde city tavern to the land of sweets in our revolutionary take on tchaikovskys holiday classic the nutcracker. Nine places to see the nutcracker in philadelphia this.
Merriam theater is a worldclass venue located in philadelphia, pa. Annual rock reach performance of nutcracker 1776 at the. Philadelphia is known as one of the best live entertainment cities in pennsylvania, if not all of the united states, and places like merriam theater certainly contribute to that reputation. The rock school for dance education returns to broad street to inaugurate another holiday season with our acclaimed nutcracker 1776. It is now run under the auspices of the university of the arts and serves as the universitys major performance hall for students in the college of performing arts. Dec 05, 2014 december 1920, merriam theater, 250 s. Its an event the children look forward to every year and many would not.
Alix rosenfeld sheher pronouns is a writer, dramaturg, and actor based in philadelphia. The merriam theatre is a live performance and entertainment venue in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The rock school for dance education presents its version of the timeless holiday ballet set against the backdrop of revolutionaryera philadelphia. Seeing the nutcracker ballet or other christmas shows, such as a christmas carol is always one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in philadelphia philly offers plenty of holiday shows, and options for nutcracker ballets, including plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the delaware valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. Pennsylvania ballets the nutcracker and the rock schools.
Set against the backdrop of revolutionaryera philadelphia, the storythemed ballet follows two children entrusted with a magical key and the nutcracker who leads them away from their home. The sugar plum fairy enchants with her beautiful technical artistry as audiences are transported from olde city tavern to the land of sweets in our revolutionary t. Administrative offices 100 south broad street, suite 2226 philadelphia, pa 19102 215. The rock school for dance education offers highquality dance training for talented young artists from around the world, along with an extensive dance and movement outreach program that annually reaches 26,000 underserved youth by providing arts and fitness activities to inner city schools. Merriam theater philadelphia, pennsylvania landmark. Rising stars from philadelphias the rock school for dance education will perform scenes from the nutcracker 1776, an adaption of the. Merriam theater in philadelphia merriam theater 250 s broad. Nov 14, 2018 the identical triplets, 18, will be dancing as a trio thursday night at the come together dance festival at the suzanne roberts theatre.
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