Theatrical christmas packages for boston audiences come wrapped in various sizes, but sometimes smaller is satisfying because the gift is up close and personal. Mateos nutcracker features adult dancers from the schools company who dance alongside four different casts of child actors from the area, some who. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker bostons most. Standing in the shadow of boston ballets grandly opulent version, the jose mateo ballet theatre. Take a journey to the land of the sweets where dreams come true and anything is possible. Gary sloan this production makes creative use of its cozy space. 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.
Jose mateo ballet theatre honors the classical tradition by continuing what may well be new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker ballet. Every holiday season, through ctap, jose mateo ballet theatre distributes roughly 10,000 free tickets throughout the greater boston area to our annual production of the nutcracker. Dance for world community is a networkbased project created by jose mateo ballet theatre that harnesses the vastly underutilized power of dance to improve the social and environmental health of our communities locally and beyond. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children.
Nutcracker ballet boston, massachusetts jose mateo ballet theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. As part of the companys 30th anniversary season, jose mateo ballet theatre presents its treasured production of the nutcracker at two of bostons finest theatres. Jose mateos traditional nutcracker brings ballet to. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out the. The nutcracker will be performed at both the cutler majestic theater in boston 1 128, and at the strand theater in dorchester 12 1222.
Dec 02, 2019 boston jose mateo has staged his production of the nutcracker for a 32nd season, currently running at emerson majestic theatre through next weekend, but soon moving to the strand theatre. Some nutcracker presentations go right along with this ethos granted, with pleasing harmony of aesthetic elements big leaps, a booming score, ornate costumes, dazzling. Founded in 1986, jose mateos ballet theatre is greater bostons second largest professional ballet company and school. Jose mateo ballet theatre, 400 harvard st, cambridge, ma 2020. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, jose mateo. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker the. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. And while the boston ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of them all, choices for south shore families are numerous. Founded in 1986, the organization has gained a distinctive reputation for its innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach.
Boston ballet, holiday pops leading wave of holiday arts. Dec 08, 2019 jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area. Meet the mouse kings from bostons nutcracker productions. The nutcracker had the audience on a journey with many laughs from the cutest mice and polichinelles to the familiar sibling rivalries and clara kicking in the most balletic way the littlest boy trying to snatch away the nutcracker. Jose mateo ballet theatre if you enjoy ballet and like seeing a performance from just about front row seating, this is a good thing to include in your trip to boston.
Your support is what allows us to be able to continue the ctap program and helps us spread the joy of dance this holiday season to those most in need. With performances at local schools as well as two incredible boston theatres, everyone can be a part of the magic this holiday season. Dec 08, 2018 dancing snowflakes in jose mateo ballet theaters nutcracker. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker. Dec 14, 2018 jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the historic strand theatre in dorchester includes a cast of talented professional dancers as well as a childrens cast of more than 150 young dancers from around massachusetts. 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. Jose mateos nutcracker returns to the strand on dec. Dec 17, 2007 from the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, theres magic in the air. Ballet theatre of boston dba jose mateo ballet theatres mission is to create new ballets of excellence that are stimulating and culturally relevant to diverse audiences, to create an innovative approach to ballet training that welcomes diversity and ensures unanimous participation and achievement by all students, and to create sustainable, inclusive and engaging outreach programs. 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. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out. Every member of the ensemble, from the tiniest mouse to.
Jose mateos the nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatres enchanting production of the nutcracker has delighted children and adults for three decades. Dec 02, 2016 discover the magic at jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, boston through december 4 and the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918. The strand theatre will host the jose mateo ballet theatre company for a series of performances of the nutcracker this holiday season, with shows scheduled over a tenday period from dec. Boston jose mateo has staged his production of the nutcracker for a 32nd season, currently running at emerson majestic theatre through next weekend, but soon moving to the strand theatre in dorchester.
After 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo. Dec 17, 2014 mateos nutcracker features adult dancers from the schools company who dance alongside four different casts of child actors from the area, some who are members of the theatres school. In these budgetbusting times, the mateo nutcracker will certainly save you money. The nutcracker ballet south shore boston performances 2017. Under the direction of founder artistic director jose mateo, the organization has earned a distinctive reputation for high quality programming and artistic excellence. By and large, we live in a culture with an overarching message of more is better bigger, faster, brighter, louder. Massachusetts nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. This 20th anniversary production highlights the best of mateos approach to the holiday classic as well as his approach to dance education. Dec 14, 20 i can also say for certain that mateos nutcracker has the most adorable mouse war in the greater boston area.
Be part of the magic this holiday season and follow claras journey through the land of the sweets with bostons most charming holiday classic. The nutcracker ballet it just may be the most classic of holiday traditions. Apr 18, 2018 after 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo shifts focus to education and outreach. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. As in past years, mateo offers a story welltold and populates the stage with a large cast of children, many from studios throughout the region, in addition to students from his ballet. Now in its 33rd season, jose mateo ballet theatre presents its treasured production of the nutcracker at two of boston s finest theatres this holiday season. After nearly a thousand performances over the last 30 years, we have created a tradition of our own. Since its premiere in fall river in 1988, jose mateo ballet theatre has continued one of new englands longest running productions of the classic ballet, regularly.
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Young professional night at jose mateo ballet theatre. The nutcracker is also sponsored, in part by, the massachusetts cultural council. From the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, theres magic in the air. Jose mateo ballet theatres young dancers program is designed for children ages 318 and runs septembermay enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. 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.
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