07 December 2017 ~ 0 Comments

QUIZ: Which “Nutcracker” Character are You?

Are you a Nutcracker Prince or a Sugar Plum Fairy? Take our quiz to find out! See “The Nutcracker: A Ballet in Two Acts” at Schimmel Center on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 PM. For tickets and more information, visit our website.

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25 April 2017 ~ 0 Comments

On Stage: Interview with Amanda Treiber of New York Theatre Ballet

This Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, our audiences are in for a treat. The New York Theatre ballet is back for an all new program of Uptown/Downtown Dance celebrating the best repertoire from the past alongside new pieces by leading contemporary choreographers. The evenings will include world premieres by Martin Lawrence and Zhong-Jing […]

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29 September 2016 ~ 0 Comments

The Merry Melodies of Carnival of the Animals

On Saturday, October 1st, New York Theatre Ballet brings its family friendly, one-hour production of Carnival of the Animals. The ballet is set to the classic suite The Carnival of the Animals by the French Romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Although the piece was originally composed for a private concert, the piece found its way into […]

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18 July 2016 ~ 0 Comments

Announcing the 2016-2017 season!

In the midst of this July heat wave we are excited to offer you some good news. The Schimmel Center is proud to announce the 2016-2017 season. We are thrilled to continue our mission of presenting internationally acclaimed productions in an intimate space with a focus on the areas of music, dance, cabaret, film and […]

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04 December 2014 ~ 0 Comments

Cracking Nuts: Fun Facts about, “The Nutcracker,” Ballet

It’s that time of year (when the world falls in love) and when the Gelsey Kirkland Ballet takes over the Schimmel stage to present their production of that perennial favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. To celebrate the ballet’s return, I thought I would present some trivia about the time honored classic!   Based on Dark Material […]

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