Its large stage, great acoustics, and 20 dressing rooms make it a performers dream venue. Richmond s historic downtown theatre, located at 600 e. Featuring a spirited prince, beautiful swan queen, and evil sorcerer, this timeless. Carpenter center for the performing arts specializes in performing arts center production. Of the four theaters chosen to be included in the master plan, the carpenter theatre was selected as the first to be rehabilitated. The richmond ballets holiday tradition, the nutcracker, returns to the carpenter theatre at dominion energy center, december through 23, 2019, with the richmond symphony playing tchaikovskys magnificent score for all fourteen performances. The youth orchestra concert was held in the wonderful and historic richmond centerstage carpenter theater, which is a historical landmark, in. Youth performances abbreviated daytime productions that are performed for elementary school children. Regarded by many as the pinnacle of classical ballet, swan lake opens on valentines day for four performances only.
The nutcracker presented by the burke civic ballet. Fully renovated and restored, the historic carpenter theatre at dominion energy center is open and alive with performing arts. Concerts take place in rhythm hall at dominion energy center for the performing arts. Ive been there for a large business gathering as well as ballet performances with my kids and always amazed how both comforting and convenient this theatre. The nutcracker is peter ilyich tchaikovskys version of e t a hoffmans popular story the nutcracker and the mouse king. The nutcracker on opening night was something to behold. The nutcracker, choreographed by stoner winslett and music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, will be at carpenter theatre at. Local nutcracker performancesholiday events the dance.
School of richmond ballet students apply finishing touches as they prepare to take the stage as. Seatgeek is known for its bestinclass interactive maps that make finding the perfect seat. The nutcracker richmond ballet tickets event dates. Cover more than 400 years of richmond history without breaking a sweat on a trolley tour around the virginian capital. Set in dominion energy centers festive rhythm hall, guests will enjoy meeting their favorite characters from the kingdom of sweets along with an elegantly seated tea and tasty sweets all accompanied by live piano. Carpenter center for the arts richmond, va event tickets. The dancer have fantastic skills and, the personality of all the players comes through. Richmond ballet and its beloved holiday tradition the nutcracker is back for the holidays to the carpenter theatre at dominion arts center, through december 23, with the richmond. The richmond ballets holiday tradition, the nutcracker, returns to the carpenter theatre at dominion energy center, december through 23. Me and my family went to a free, evening, youth orchestra symphony concert on, sunday, may 18, 2014. The nutcracker richmond tour will conduct performances in the carpenter theatre at dominion energy center.
Richmond ballet s the nutcracker returns to carpenter theatre. Richmond, virginias beloved carpenter theatre, now known as richmond center stage, originally opened to the public back in 1928. Carpenter center for the performing arts in richmond, va. Book now at 22 restaurants near carpenter center for the performing arts on opentable. Holiday performances, free events, and december fun in richmond. The nutcracker, choreographed by stoner winslett and music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky, will be at carpenter theatre at richmond centerstage december 1423, 2012. Its large stage, great acoustics and 20 dressing rooms make it a performers dream venue. Richmond ballet with richmond symphony at dominion energy center for the performing arts. Weve seen the nutcracker many times and, the richmond ballet is always our favorite. Buy tickets more info crime junkie podcast live sold out.
Richmond centerstage 2020 all you need to know before. The nutcracker richmond tickets the nutcracker richmond. Enter your starting address here for directions to this location. For nearly a century the venue has been the place to be for several of the most thrilling events in the surrounding area ranging from concerts to theatrical productions and much more. A beloved holiday tradition returns to richmond, when richmond ballet presents stoner winsletts fulllength the nutcracker, december 1423, 20 at the historic carpenter theatre at richmond. Join us for this special series of nostalgic and contemporary performances in an intimate, cabaretlike setting. Performances are also held at the theatrevirginia stage in the virginia museum of fine arts.
Its an annual holiday tradition time for richmond ballet and richmond symphonys performance of the nutcracker dec. The holiday tradition, the nutcracker, returns to carpenter theatre at dominion energy center in richmond from. Legends on grace judy, liza and me starring debra wagoner. Nov 25, 2019 the richmond ballets holiday tradition, the nutcracker, returns to the carpenter theatre at dominion energy center, december through 23, 2019, with the richmond symphony playing tchaikovskys magnificent score for all fourteen performances.
Musical performances, dance concerts, theatrical presentations and film screenings fill the carpenter center calendar in long beach, california carpenter performing arts center 20192020 season join us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary season. This season marks artistic director stoner winsletts 40 th time staging her continually evolving, acclaimed. Featuring a spirited prince, beautiful swan queen, and evil sorcerer, this timeless tale of the struggle between good. See more ideas about ballet, ballet performances and dance. Local nutcracker performancesholiday events the dance shoppe. Carpenter center for the performing arts was founded in 1980. They are considered legends of richmond theatre stages, often sharing the songs and musings of the music and theatre legends of yesteryear. Attend upcoming events at carpenter theatre at richmond centerstage with the help of the vivid seats marketplace. Richmond centerstage is a performing arts center in richmond, virginia that includes the altria theater and the theater formerly known as the carpenter theatre center for the performing arts. Rpaa richmond arts education center for performing arts. With performances in the grand carpenter theatre, theres a magical nutcracker moment for everyone. Gordon lightfoot rescheduled gordon lightfoot rescheduled carpenter theatre. Located on 600 east grace street the venue is easily accessible from all directions. Richmond ballets the nutcracker returns to carpenter theatre.
With a commitment to quality musicianship, music education for our youth, and a desire to grow our impact in the city we love, a gift to the richmond symphony. The plot of the original story is much more complex, with flashbacks whereas for the purpose of this ballet, it has been simplified making it less complicated. Join clara and her friends for a special party after select matinee performances of the nutcracker. Richmond ballets sabrina holland dances the role of the sugar plum fairy during the richmond ballets dress rehearsal of the nutcracker at the carpenter center. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in virginia. The holiday tradition, the nutcracker, returns to carpenter theatre at dominion energy center in richmond from dec. Claras tea party join clara and her friends for a special party after select matinee performances of the nutcracker. Celebrate the holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season. The plot of the original story is much more complex, with flashbacks whereas for the purpose of this ballet, it has. The 179,000square foot facility, with its diverse programs, welcomes talent from around the corner and around the world that will astound and inspire audiences of. Nutcracker discounts richmond ballet and concert ballet of.
The carpenter center for the arts is part of the virginia performing arts foundation. Carpenter theatre at dominion energy center for the performing arts. Sunday, november 17th at 1 the nutcracker the burke civic ballet 20 pmccormack 20140124t22. The carpenter center for the arts is located in richmond, virginia. Carpenter center parking free or cheap lots, garages and. Claras tea party join clara and her friends for a special party after select matinee performances of. Richmond ballet is in residence at the carpenter theatre for the performing arts for all performances of contemporary classics, the nutcracker and swan lake.
Carpenter theatre box office at the dominion energy center for the performing arts 600 east grace street, richmond, va 23219 804. The richmond symphony is pleased to announce five outstanding conductors to follow steven smith as its next music director, whose final performance was at the end of the 201819 season. Carpenter theatre dominion energy center official website. Nutcracker discounts richmond ballet and concert ballet.
Carpenter theatre is located in richmond, va and is a great place to catch live entertainment. Choreography by nicholas beriozoff, after marius petipa music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky. Richmond centerstage 2020 all you need to know before you. Find parking costs, opening hours and a parking map of all carpenter center parking lots, street parking, parking meters and private garages. The superior star wars sequel, accompanied by a live score. Richmond symphony youth orchestra program spring concert. The dominion energy center is located in downtown richmond, between 6th and 7th streets, and broad and grace streets.
Nov, 2019 the nutcracker on opening night was something to behold. Holiday performances, free events, and december fun in. Dominion energy center for the performing arts carpenter theatre 600 e. Set in dominion energy centers festive rhythm hall, guests will enjoy meeting their favorite characters from the kingdom of sweets along with an elegantly seated tea and tasty sweets all accompanied by live. The goal was to revitalize the community by bringing in more arts and entertainment while providing updated spaces for richmonds symphony orchestra, ballet, and opera, as well as for smaller arts programs. The nutcracker in richmond winslett tchaikovsky with richmond symphony december 9 23, 2017 carpenter theatre at dominion arts center. Save 15% on tickets for selected performances of the nutcracker, available online at richmondballet. Carpenter center for performing arts the doors to serious fun are open at richmond centerstage, the regions new performing arts complex located in the heart of downtown richmond. With extravagant costumes and detailed set design, richmond ballets rendition of the nutcracker is iconic. It features stateoftheart lighting and worldclass acoustics while still preserving its old world feel. The carpenter theatre entrance is at the corner of 6th street and grace street. The short excursion is perfect for historybuffs in a hurry and travelers who prefer to explore the city from a comfortable seated position. Richmond ballet presents the nutcracker carpenter theatre at dominion energy center, 600 east grace st. Free 20minute street parking next to the box office entrance.
Stateoftheart lighting and worldclass acoustics will attract both audiences and entertainers from around the corner, and around the world, filling the stage with opera, dancing, singing, symphonies, concerts, plays and even broadway shows. The nutcracker a holiday classic reflections on a ballet by julinda d. Buy tickets for carpenter theatre richmond ballet from etix. Staged in conjunction with richmond ballets fulllength story ballet productions, including the nutcracker, youth performances for central virginia students are presented in the carpenter theatre at richmond centerstage. If you enjoy the live performance of the nutcracker richmond tour, you will find other such events entrancing. The youth orchestra concert was held in the wonderful and historic richmond centerstage carpenter theater, which is a historical landmark, in downtown richmond virginia. Weekdays 11 am 5 pm summer hours beginning june 28 weekdays 11am 2pm we will be open three hours prior to performances in carpenter theatre and two hours prior to performances in gottwald playhouse and rhythm hall at the grace street entrance satellite box office. Sep 18, 2019 me and my family went to a free, evening, youth orchestra symphony concert on, sunday, may 18, 2014. Carpenter theatre at dominion energy center richmond.
Join the richmond symphony and richmond symphony chorus for this magical annual holiday tradition the whole family will love. Fully renovated and restored, the historic carpenter theatre is the cornerstone of the dominion energy center. The carpenter theatre was originally a loews theatre movie palace developed by the loews theatres company and designed by john eberson. This helps to accommodate out of town visitors who may not be familiar with the city or the venue itself.