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Posts tagged "Nutcracker"

Taking the Nutcracker Back to CA

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(Finally able to post ) I am now on the plane to California, the Monday following April and my last grand Pas (duet), and it feels a little bit like we have been doing the Nutcracker for two months now.  The traveling is making things seem a little longer than normal, not in a bad... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 23, 2011 at 4:52 pm
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Few Facts About Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker

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Just a few fun things to know about the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker.  Don’t forget, we open our Chicago run this Friday December 9th at the Auditorium Theater and run through December 27th (tickets here).  Hope to see you there! #1: The Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker premiered in 1987 at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa #2: The... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 8, 2011 at 6:15 pm
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Thanks LA from the Joffrey

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1, 2, 3…the countdown is already happening and my accumulation of various parts is coming and going.  Last night I performed the Nutcracker Prince and had been looking forward to making it a wonderful moment….15 minutes of intense dancing to close the ballet. April Daly was my sugarplum partner last night and she was wonderful... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 4, 2011 at 12:28 pm
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It's Joffrey Nutcracker Season!

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It’s that time again, the Nutcracker.  Back in Chicago we have been working on getting the production up and running once again, getting back the information that was missing from a never dismantled puzzle.  We find ourselves quickly back here again every year, and every year it is as much a celebration.  The Joffrey’s version... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 1, 2011 at 6:08 pm
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The Last Nutcracker

It’s 10:16am as I write this, ready to leave my place for the last Nutcracker performance.  I woke up this morning saying “this is it”, and even received a few text messages from friends saying “last one! you made it!”.  It’s absolutely right we made it, regardless of injury to my left hip and shoulder... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 26, 2010 at 12:04 pm
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One Week Left of Nutcracker

A week of all things nuts:  This morning I sat having my coffee, thinking about this week’s Nutcracker marathon ahead of me.  A marathon to me is 2 shows a day until we are done on the 26th…then again this is nothing new to me as this is as it always is at Joffrey during... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 21, 2010 at 3:49 pm
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A Dancer's Makeup Evolution

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I thought everyone would enjoy seeing the work that goes into being able to look so stunning on stage, lol! No, in all honesty, stage makeup adds a great deal to what you see as an audience member, so everyone (men and women) must go through this process for every show…multiple shows a day, day... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 19, 2010 at 2:45 pm
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Thanks to Those Who Bring the Nutcracker Magic

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As the Nutcracker continues to run at the Auditorium Theater, we often do not do nearly as good a job thanking and recognizing the amazing team that makes us look so good on stage….all the stagehands, wardrobe, stage managers, etc.  We are a family and a team, much more than just the people you see... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 19, 2010 at 2:23 pm
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Don't Wait Any Longer for Nutcracker Tickets!

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Hey everyone….I was going attempting to get my friend tickets to the Nutcracker and found out the show is almost sold out, so do not wait to get your tickets any longer!  We are still performing through December 26th, so don’t wait until the day before to get tickets.   Be sure to check out... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 19, 2010 at 1:55 pm
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Nutcracker Photos, Part Two

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After a long tour (see part one of photos here), we are finally back in Chicago and so happy to be back.  The Joffrey family is here and ready to perform…we have never been in such great shape, with dancers at the top of their game, giving you a show with more creativity, joy, and... Read more »
By Fabrice Calmels,
December 11, 2010 at 1:39 pm
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