The beloved bob baker marionette theater is leaving its. What happens to the theater space next is still to be determined. For the first time outside of its original location, the imagination dwells in a space specially outfitted for optimal holiday and puppetry joy. A sparkling marionette adaptation of the ballet classic, and one of bob baker marionette theaters 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. But the late founder and namesake of the company, bob baker, sold the building five years ago to a real estate developer.
Since then, the bob baker marionette theater has entertained audiences with a residency of bob bakers nutcracker at the pasadena playhouse, an interactive childrens museum exhibit. Puppets used in performances of the nutcracker are stored next door to the bob baker marionette theater. Bob bakers nutcracker is now playing at the carrie hamilton theatre at pasadena playhouse. Nov 12, 2018 bob baker s nutcracker will open on saturday, nov. First with a five week run of bob bakers nutcracker show at the pasadena playhouse, and later at a new permanent home yet to be named. The annual bob bakers nutcracker was performed at the pasadena playhouse in 2018. Nov 21, 2019 bob bakers nutcracker 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. At our new home in highland park, legacy of bob baker continues with. We fix the car together with daddy little angel kids songs and nursery rhymes duration. The marionette theater is gone but bob bakers puppet. Dec 20, 2014 with the recent passing of the wonderful bob baker, i thought i would share some highlights from their nutcracker show.
The performance, a sort of greatest hits production. Bob baker marionette s presents the nutcracker 2014 duration. Dec 20, 2017 in 2018, bob baker s nutcracker is being performed at the pasadena playhouse. With the recent passing of the wonderful bob baker, i thought i would share some highlights from their nutcracker show. The bob baker marionette theater is moving into an old theater on york boulevard in highland park. Courtesy of bob baker marionette theater bakers puppets will then turn up nov. Feb 19, 2019 the bob baker marionette theater is moving into an old theater on york boulevard in highland park. The bob baker marionette theater the rhea birds and their newborns, featured players in bob bakers fiesta. The bob baker marionette theater is closing but its. Puppets, like those at bob baker marionette theater, need. The bob baker marionette theater will be performing bob baker s nutcracker at the pasadena playhouse in the carrie hamilton theater, 39 s. Bob bakers adaptation of the ballet classic and one of bob baker marionette theaters most beloved shows since its opening in 1969. Bob bakers nutcracker mommypoppins things to do in.
The bob baker marionette theater the rhea birds and their newborns, featured players in bob baker s fiesta. Dec 26, 2019 here you see the bob baker show of the nutcracker. Bob baker marionette theater looks to the future kcrw. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the bob baker marionette theater, as well as, its first move from its historical address, bob baker s nutcracker will play at the pasadena playhouses. In case youre unfamilar, the bob baker marionette theater resides right on the edge of echo park and dtla and has been pulling the strings of family fun since 1963. 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. Maya sugarmankpcc puppets fill a room in a storage space next door to the theater.
The bob baker marionette theater will be performing bob bakers nutcracker at the pasadena playhouse in the carrie hamilton theater, 39 s. Bob bakers nutcracker 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. The marionette troupes beloved nutcracker performances will continue at a new location. Sketch book revue was the very first show at bob baker s theater. About bob baker s nutcracker for the first time outside of its original location, the imagination dwells in a space specially outfitted for optimal holiday and puppetry joy.
The oldest theater in the usa, bob baker marionette theater is haunted by the man himself. The curtain hasnt closed quite yet on americas longest. Bob baker marionette theater is set to move out of the building next year to make way for a 104. Bob baker marionettes presents the nutcracker 2014 youtube. At our new home in highland park, legacy of bob baker continues with yearround puppet shows and programming for all ages. 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. After seeing the nutcracker in pasadena and a revival of the original show at their new home theater, we cannot wait to see. Bob baker marionettes presents the nutcracker 2014. Baker himself passed away in 2014 at the age of 90. 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 producti. 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. 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. The marionette theater is gone but bob bakers puppet shows.
Bob bakers nutcracker at the pasadena playhouse mrs. With the recent passing of the wonderful bob baker, i thought i would share some. A tradition for generations of angelenos, the bob baker marionette theater has been pulling the strings on family fun since 1963. Salzburg marionette theatre the nutcracker youtube. In 2018, bob bakers nutcracker is being performed at the pasadena playhouse. Song the beautiful land from the roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd. 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 baker marionette theater has new home in highland park. My name is bob baker and im a motivational speaker, events host and salesman all rolled into one.
As far as marionettes can see at the bob baker marionette. Baker still puppeteers himself every once in a while, to the delight of adults and children alike. Bob bakers nutcracker is also leaping through the vintage theater over a few select nights through dec. The bob baker marionette theater is the longest running puppet theater in the us, and 89year old mr. Oct 02, 2018 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. People assume that im a jack of all trades but i just consider myself privileged for having multiple opportunities to showcase my abilities. Opening sequence of bob baker s nutcracker marionette show. This theater houses many famous puppet shows, including the nutcracker, and hosts many family fun days, as well as birthday parties.
Located on a forlorn corner between the skyscrapers of downtown l. Of all the actors, entertainers, and musicians he rubbed shoulders with nobody stepped up to help save the puppet show from foreclosure. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the bob baker marionette theater, as well as, its first move from its historical address, bob bakers nutcracker will play at the pasadena playhouses. The theatre has more than 300 performances a year, using more than 2000 handmade puppets for birthday parties, school groups, weddings and a variety of community functions.
Bob bakers nutcracker at pasadena playhouse the south. In honor of the bob baker marionette theaters 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, bob bakers nutcracker. Bob bakers adaptation of the ballet classic is one of bob baker marionette theaters most beloved shows since it began in 1969. The theatre has more than 300 performances a year, using more than 2000 handmade puppets for birthday parties, school groups, weddings and a. View all attractions near bob baker marionette theater on tripadvisor. But in 2012, we found him spry and still very much devoted to his puppets during an arts alive interview at the theater. Bob baker marionette theater will bid farewell to longtime. A deep blue sky framed the entrance of the bob baker marionette theater as we waited to watch their performance of the nutcracker. But the struggling california economy and some bad business decisions by mr.
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. The bob baker marionette theater has been pulling the strings on family fun since 1963. But the struggling california economy and some bad business decisions by. The bob baker marionette theater is closing but its coming. Heres rose, one of the puppeteers, teaching us how to properly. Sketch book revue was the very first show at bob bakers theater. Imagination dwells at the pasadena playhouse, in a space specially outfitted for optimal holiday and puppetry joy. 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. Historic bob baker marionette theater is relocating. Bob baker marionettes prance to pasadena playhouse nbc. Bob baker s adaptation of the ballet classic and one of bob baker marionette theaters most beloved shows since its opening in 1969.
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