Birmingham ballets the nutcracker and the muttcracker at the alabama theatre nov. This is the 19th year for birmingham ballets the nutcracker. Birmingham ballets the muttcracker has been featured on inside edition and made headlines in the chicago tribune, usa today, the uk telegraph and newspapers all over the world. The performance includes birmingham ballet dancers with special appearances by fourlegged performers. Nov 25, 2015 the nutcracker and muttcracker will be performed at the bjcc concert hall dec. The mutt cracker will be at the bjcc concert hall, friday, dec. My wife had been wanting to go see the nutcracker and a ballet for years and so we were finally able to. Alabama theatre birmingham tickets, schedule, seating chart. Dec 14, 2017 the nutcracker and the muttcracker the birmingham ballet will perform the nutcracker at the birmingham jefferson convention complex saturday, dec. Make sure to wear lots of beads, charmbracelets and long, clacking earrings.
The birmingham ballet will welcome extraspecial performers this fall. Oct 28, 2019 one of the magic citys most beloved holiday performances, the muttcracker, returns to the alabama theatre this november 29. Event in birmingham, al by thebjcc on friday, december 9 20166 posts in the discussion. Nov 29, 2019 birmingham ballet has a reputation of excellence for dance training and performances. The muttcrackera new twist on a classic tail is birmingham ballets the nutcracker, but instead of just dancers onstage, dogs.
Some two dozen dogs take the stage alongside humans for this special production. Dec 01, 2017 birmingham ballets the nutcracker and the mutt cracker at the bjcc dec. Please select one of the upcoming concerts or events from the dates below to view available tickets at the bjcc concert hall we carry arena seating, box office seats and stadium club seating. Make sure to clap loudly and frequently whenever possible, skip the claritin that night and sprinkle a little black pepper on your tissues. A soldout performance of the muttcracker is friday, dec. The alabama theatre is located in the heart of downtown birmingham alabama on 3rd avenue north. Dogs from the birmingham area and surrounding locations are being called to audition for various roles of the mutt cracker today. The muttcracker, a new twist a classic tail, is essentially birmingham ballets the nutcracker with the addition of dogs performing along side the dancers. Birmingham ballets the nutcracker and the muttcracker coming to. The muttcracker by birmingham ballet at the alabama theatre. Bjcc concert hall tickets bjcc concert hall birmingham tickets. Birmingham ballets muttcracker brings dogs into the nutcracker. The elf on the shelf at the bjcc concert hall november 21 at 6.
This performance has become a holiday tradition, and its made headlines nationwide. The mutt cracker is a reimagining of the 19thcentury classic, the. Witness several cute canine romp with dancers from the birmingham ballet at the muttcracker at bjcc concert hall. Commercial for downtown kennel dog days of birmingham. Muttcracker auditions put on the dog at birmingham ballet. This beautiful theatre is an amazing piece of history that defies the imagination. The nutcracker and the muttcracker coming to the alabama theatre november 30 december 2, 2018. Best november holiday events in birmingham yellowhammer. The mutt cracker will feature an alltime high of 33 dogs this year, free said. Mutts take the stage with the birmingham ballet in muttcracker. The muttcracker in alabama tickets buy at ticketcity. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds showed off their best stuff in hopes of making the cut. Nov 25, 2014 the vestavia hills high school senior is cast in the birmingham ballet production to run dec. The production includes dancing found in the birmingham ballets traditional production of the nutcracker along with something special brought to.
This fun and festive event by the birmingham ballet takes a new twist on the classic tail, by adding in adorable pups alongside the talented birmingham ballet dancers as they perform the nutcracker. Commercial for the birmingham ballets the nutcracker and the muttcracker, nov. Birmingham ballets the nutcracker with the addition of dogs. Birmingham ballets nutcracker and muttcracker youtube. Spain park student earns major role in the nutcracker. The birmingham ballets version of the nutcracker is choreographed by studio director cindy free and is the longestrunning performance in the city. Bjcc concert hall tickets, bjcc concert hall seating chart.
The nutcracker, the muttcracker and sleeeping beauty presented by birmingham ballet. I sat in the center of the front row and there was a professional photographer right behind me so i had to listen to click, click, click the entire performance. Theyve had dog auditions for this, eva pendleton said. Check out the november 2019 issue of dys spotlight on youth enewsletter. Nov 22, 20 mary margaret will perform at the bjcc concert hall saturday, dec. Available through the bjcc box office and ticketmaster. Birmingham ballet presents the nutcracker and the mutt cracker at the alabama theatre and sleeping beauty at the samford university wright center. Buy birmingham ballet tickets from the official site. The muttcracker is a reimagining of the 19thcentury classic, the. Birmingham ballets nutcracker snow queen to be played by. Bjcc concert hall the bjcc will host the muttcracker dec. Bjcc concert hall seating charts and stadium tickets are available now at ticket america. This month, dys focuses on giving back and opportunities to volunteer.
Its exactly what it sounds likedogs performing the nutcracker. Spotlight on youth november 2019 by city of birmingham. Capture the spirit of cant miss alabama with the nutcracker. I was very disappointed with how few dogs there were. Carl dean, as drosselmeyer, rehearses with eva, one of 21 dogs performing in birmingham ballets mutt cracker on dec. Proceeds will benefit greater birmingham humane society. Her 15yearold daughter, katherine, dances two roles. The birmingham ballet presents the nutcracker and the mutt cracker at the bjcc. The muttcracker will be at the bjcc concert hall on dec. Enjoy fresh fish and other modern mexican specialties all made from scratch at cantina laredo.
What do you get when you combine mans best friend with the holidays favorite ballet. Birmingham ballet director cindy free started the canineenhanced muttcrackerthree years ago after learning that another ballet company was. This year will be exciting as pig the unusual dog, pirouetting with the sugar plum fairy, and other adorable pets join the cast. If you love dogs, you dont want to miss the mutt cracker. The birmingham ballets presentation of the muttcracker november 29 at 7. Did some research and decided to go give it a chance. In her past six productions of the ballet, hannahs roles have included harlequin and an arabian, the role she wanted for years because they are super flexible, she said. The holiday favorite is brought to life with masterful storytelling and exciting dancing by professionals as well as local talented aspiring youth. The newest addition to the bjcc is uptown entertainment district.
Birmingham ballet will also hold a nutcracker performance dec. Birmingham ballet director cindy free started the canineenhanced mutt crackerthree years ago after learning that another ballet company was. Birmingham ballets the muttcracker at the alabama theatre. The birmingham ballets the muttcracker is just like the nutcracker, but it has dogs. The muttcracker, a new twist a classic tail, is essentially birmingham ballets the nutcracker with the addition of dogs performing along side the. Birmingham ballets muttcracker brings dogs into the. Phil free alabama newscenter the muttcracker by the birmingham ballet kicks off its holiday the nutcracker season and benefits the greater birmingham humane society. Bjcc the birmingham ballet will present the caninefilled version of a holiday classic with the mutt cracker on dec. Birmingham ballets the nutcracker with the addition of dogs performing alongside the dancers. This canine version of the nutcracker benefits the greater birmingham humane society.
The muttcracker by birmingham ballet at the alabama theatre in. Get the scoop on the muttcracker and pick up your tickets today. Mutts take the stage with the birmingham ballet in mutt. Id say wear a fabric that rustles easily and loudly. Since 1927 the alabama theatre has been the home to shows and performances ranging from movies, concerts, beauty pageants, silent films and even the mickey mouse club. Nov 25, 2014 the mutt cracker, a version of the nutcracker that incorporates dog performances, will be held friday, dec.
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