I saw the ballet with my cousin, and we are both previous dancers. It was nice to see such a traditional dance. My seats were awesome for the price. Performance was very nice, I would definitely spend the money to do it again.
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Recognized as a living national treasure, American Ballet Theatre's famous roster of illustrious dancers has received rave reviews around the world, re-affirming its role as America's National Ballet Company®. Under the direction of Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, American Ballet Theatre continues its tradition of bringing the magic of dance-theater to audiences across the globe.
In a perfect fusion of music, movement and drama, American Ballet Theatre's performance of Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet epitomizing the transcendent power of love and forgiveness. American Ballet Theatre's international ballet stars bring Giselle's mystery and ethereal beauty vividly to life in this universally acclaimed production, performed with live orchestra.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/23/12Chrysler Hall - Norfolk Rating: 5 out of 5 "Giselle" was fabulous!
by CarrieSW on 4/23/12Chrysler Hall - NorfolkHow wonderful to be able to see a performance by the American Ballet Theatre in a local venue! Needless to say, the dancers were spectacular. The sets were lovely, and the lighting so perfectly executed. Thanks to Chrysler Hall for bringing performances of thiis caliber to the area.
Rating: 5 out of 5 American Ballet Theatre - Giselle
by Anonymous on 4/23/12Chrysler Hall - NorfolkIt was breathtaking! Dramatic, beautiful, and superb performance in every way. I really really hope BAT will come back to us in the near future.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Beautiful`
by vbdancer82 on 4/23/12Chrysler Hall - NorfolkSo glad ABT visted our area. As a dance instructor, I highly recommend this show!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fantastic
by TaraCW on 4/23/12Chrysler Hall - NorfolkThe production was wonderful and the dancing, especially by the principals was outstanding. I can not remember the last time I saw such beautiful movements.
Rating: 5 out of 5by JohnJosephJr on 4/22/12Chrysler Hall - Norfolk Saw ABT in Norfolk, VA. I highly recommend it. Paloma Herrera was amazing as Giselle so was Gillian Murphy as Myarta. Cory Stearns was originally going to be Albrecht but he wasn't able to make it which was okay since Roberto Bolle was his replacement and was very very good. The orchestra was amazing as well. Overall I would recommend it all. Will see ABT again.
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/22/12Chrysler Hall - Norfolk Excellent review, recommend reading the synopsis, otherwise you may be a little lost. Of course this was my first ballet.
Rating: 5 out of 5by happygentlesnowflake on 3/31/12Auditorium Theatre - Chicago Awe-inspiring. Beautiful and amazing! Chicago Sinfionetta perfect orchestra.
Rating: 4 out of 5 ABT is fantastic......
by Anonymous on 3/28/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoThe performance by ABT was out of this world. Dancers are incredibly talented and the show they put on was fantastic. Unbelievable talent and beauty. Music/orchestra was also fantastic. Really enjoyed having the live orchestra. Sets and costumes were beautiful. What did leave a bit to be desired were the Auditorium staff who sent my elderly mother and I to 3 different places to our seats.....turned out they were reading our tickets wrong! It would be great if the staff knew what they were doing. Also, the audience was one of the rudest audiences I've ever been a part of. I have never been to a ballet where people were crass enough to actually take pictures! Don't they know that this presents a danger to the dancers??!! People talked loudly throughout the performance, unwrapped and ate candy, used their cell phones, text messaged.....unbelieveable!! The Auditorium should do better to communicate the expectations for audience members and enforce when people do not comply. When I am spending $100 on a ticket to see a show, I expect people to respect others around them like I try to.....
Rating: 5 out of 5 best ever!
by oldballerina on 3/28/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoThis was such a joy to watch. I cried through the whole thing...the performers' emotions showed from their faces right down to their toes....thoroughly enjoyable...especially for my friend who saw her very first ballet ever!
Rating: 5 out of 5 American Ballet Theater's Giselle
by dancerguy90 on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoIt was a fantastic performance Jared amd Yoriko did a beautiful job. They always do! I took two young and asspiring dancers to this performance one of them had never been to a ballet before and both of them where inspired. Me and my girlfriend/co director that took them have been to see abt before and it was one of the best performances.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - Chicago Beautiful production with the same quality and artistry as the Lyric Opera.
Rating: 5 out of 5by mcpet on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - Chicago From beginning to end Giselle was pure entertainment. Both my husband and I enjoyed it immensely and we hadn't been to a ballet in years, We will be back!!!
Rating: 2 out of 5 Disappointment Sunday
by PWinthrop on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoWe were quite disappointed in the performance, as we were expecting David Halberg to dance, and instead we had all second stringers and chorus. Not ONE principal dancer performed -- and yet tickets were full price!!! Jumps were landed loudly and in wrong position, legs were not straight, there were obvious errors in balance. And way, way, way too much walking around instead of dancing. We are regular attendees at the Joffrey, and the ABT came in a poor second.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing performance
by anamarc on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoKajiya and Matthews made impressive debuts - what a great performance!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Giselle was Mesmerizing an fantastically done
by Diamondsorare on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoI have always loved The American Ballet Company an therefore can give nothing but accoaides of deep appreciation for this Classical Ballet company, I acknowledge the Prima Ballerina for her beautifully performance as Giselle as well as her Male Lead, who were most captivating, the staff at the auditorium made this a most special occasion as well , thank to our Board Members as well as philanthropist for the most amazing theatre an for this phenomenal ballet .
Rating: 5 out of 5 A great afternoon at the Ballet
by nopyb1 on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoThe quality and unison of the ensemble dancing was incredible and the lead dancers displayed incredible grace and athleticism. The music from the orchestra was exceptional. Thanks for ABT and the Auditorium Theatre for a wonderful afternoon.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Enjoyed the moment!!
by Dav2116 on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoIt was terrific! Each principal displayed such agility and grace. I was spellbound by the death scene. All of the dancers were in unison as they came to the center of the stage. Amazing!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Gorgeous!
by SuburbanChicago on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoI always love Giselle and ABT. I wish I hadn't read the amazing review of Julie Kent's performance as we had the other lead (I forgot her name.) She wasn't as weightless and ethereal as we have come to expect from an ABT lead, but was wonderful and her emoting was fabulous. She had me in tears by the end of the first half. The male leads were fabulous and the corps beautiful, as were the sets and costumes. I'd see it again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excelent performance, lovely story
by fellosr on 3/27/12Auditorium Theatre - ChicagoI was very happy with the Giselle ballet performance. The American ballet theater has a excelent ballet dancers. I rate them as very well done performance.