Cain carias holds one of his favorite marionettes, the iceskating eskimo, at the bob baker marionette theater. Bob baker s adaptation of the ballet classic and one of bob baker marionette theaters most beloved shows since its opening in 1969. In honor of the bob baker marionette theaters 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, bob baker s nutcracker. Bob bakers nutcracker will be the first bob baker marionette theater production done outside the bob baker marionette theater. People assume that im a jack of all trades but i just consider myself privileged for having multiple opportunities to showcase my abilities. The bob baker marionette theater applies its much loved marionettes to the holiday classic in this annual production, presented this year with limited evening only showings. By alysia gray painter published november 14, 2012 updated on november. With strings attached and speaking of the nutcracker, bob baker marionette theater s kidfriendly adaptation of the classic ballet is being performed for the first time outside the confines of. The marionette troupes beloved nutcracker performances will continue at a new location. With over 300 performances a year, utilizing over 2000 handcrafted puppets, the theater caters to birthday parties, school groups, weddings, and community functions of all sorts. Allow the bob baker marionette theater and over 100 handcrafted puppets to take you on an adventure through the wizardry of strings and into the. The bob baker marionette theater the rhea birds and their newborns, featured players in bob baker s fiesta. The bob baker marionette theater will be performing bob baker s nutcracker at the pasadena playhouse in the carrie hamilton theater, 39 s. My name is bob baker and im a motivational speaker, events host and salesman all rolled into one.
The puppets will also appear in special shows at several. Bob baker marionettes presents the nutcracker 2014. Bob baker marionette theater performance art theatre pulling the strings on family fun since 1963 be happy, be healthy, and always, always keep a smile on your face. Bob bakers adaptation of the ballet classic and one of bob baker marionette theaters most beloved shows since its opening in 1969. The legs and arms were repainted matching the original flesh tone. Families are in for a treat with bob baker s adaptation of the nutcracker. Bob was a lover of theater, ballet, musicals, opera and popular music. At our new home in highland park, legacy of bob baker continues with. The nutcracker, with strings attached bob baker s famous marionettes lend a new spin to the seasonal favorite. Its the 52nd season of bob baker s nutcracker, the marionette version of the ballet classic. The beloved bob baker marionette theater is already settled in its new highland park home, but once again this christmas its taking its annual holiday production out on the town. Look to bob baker s nutcracker at the pasadena playhouse, opening on nov. Bob bakers adaptation of the ballet classic and one of bob baker marionette. In 2018, bob baker s nutcracker is being performed at the pasadena playhouse.
But the late founder and namesake of the company, bob baker, sold the building five years ago to a real estate developer. Nutcracker salzburg marionette theater 1 by zingaro36. The bob baker marionettes are well known for work at disneyland in anaheim as well as a long list of movie credits. Bob bakers the nutcracker if youre a parent or grandparent of little ones andor you. Heres rose, one of the puppeteers, teaching us how to properly. Bob bakers nutcracker at pasadena playhouse the south. Sketch book revue was the very first show at bob baker s theater. The curtain hasnt closed quite yet on americas longest. A sparkling marionette adaptation of the ballet classic, and one of bob baker marionette theater s most beloved shows since it opened in 1969, nutcracker will take you on a journey through marmalade mountain, the sugarplum fairys dessert ball, and through the mysterious door. Bob baker marionette theatre greater echo park elysian. A survey of puppet theatre techniques, taught by the the muppets and their artists. Bob baker marionettes presents the nutcracker 2014 youtube. Enjoy the bob baker marionette theater and over 100 handcrafted puppets as they take you on an adventure through the wizardry of strings and into the enchanted world of the.
The bob baker marionette theater is closing but its. The theatre has more than 300 performances a year, using more than 2000 handmade puppets for birthday parties, school groups, weddings and a. Bob bakers nutcracker is now playing at the carrie hamilton theatre at pasadena playhouse. With the recent passing of the wonderful bob baker, i thought i would share some highlights from their nutcracker show. Bob baker s nutcracker at pasadena playhouse since 1969, the bob baker marionette theater has been delighting audiences with a special production of the nutcracker. Catch two wildly different versions of the nutcracker suite, one from the american contemporary ballet and the other featuring bob bakers marionettes. Bob bakers nutcracker mommypoppins things to do in. Bob baker marionette theater those performances helped us see how the bob baker vibe works. Bob baker s nutcracker the pasadena playhouse 39 s. Bob baker marionette theater will bid farewell to longtime home. Catch two wildly different versions of the nutcracker suite, one from the american contemporary ballet and the other featuring bob baker s marionettes. Bob baker marionette theater looks to the future kcrw. The best christmas and holiday family shows in and around.
View all attractions near bob baker marionette theater on tripadvisor. The oldest theater in the usa, bob baker marionette theater is haunted by the man himself. Our holdings include books on the allied arts, puppet making, set design, costuming. Alex theatre, ballet, best of, best of orange county, bob baker marionette. With the recent passing of the wonderful bob baker, i thought i would share some. The disintegrated leather joints were replaced, along with cleaning all the painted parts. What happens to the theater space next is still to be determined.
A deep blue sky framed the entrance of the bob baker marionette theater as we waited to watch their performance of the nutcracker. The marionette theater is gone but bob bakers puppet. A tradition for generations of angelenos, the bob baker marionette theater has been pulling the strings on family fun since 1963. Allow the bob baker marionette theater and over 100 handcrafted puppets to. After more than five decades, the bob baker marionette theater will leave. The bob baker marionette theater has been pulling the strings on family fun since 1963.
The bob baker marionette theaterthat is, the physical building at the tangle of 2nd street and glendale boulevard, underneath the 1st street bridge, thats hosted puppet shows since 1963. Allow the bob baker marionette theater and over 100 handcrafted puppets to take you on an adventure through the wizardry of strings and into the enchanted world of the fantastic nutcracker. This rare 1940s marionette modeled after judy garland had her clothes removed, hand washed and pressed. Imagination dwells at the pasadena playhouse, in a space specially outfitted for optimal holiday and puppetry joy. The beloved bob baker marionette theater is leaving its. After seeing the nutcracker in pasadena and a revival of the original show at their new home theater, we cannot wait to see.
Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. The puppet company san francisco chamber orchestra. The city west landmark is hosting a string of farewell shows in advance of its nov. Randal was also fortunate to be one of 25 students across the united states to partake in an intensive twoweek course on puppet history.
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