Overall Rating
4.4
By SteveONC
Fantastic show
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh
The performers and performance were spectacular. Carolina Ballet does a wonderful job
By Rich
Another stellar performance!
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh
We are so fortunate to have Carolina Ballet in our city -- a first-class ballet company with an eye toward intriguing, expressive, and inventive choreography. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
By Tia M
The queen stole the show!
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh
Ariel’s mother performs like a graceful prima ballerina. Her performance outshined the lead performers. I found myself watching the orchestra with the other parts. Also, no need for an all knowing eye on the set.
By zim67
Not washed up!
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh
I took my daughter who has been a Little Mermaid fan for as long as she has been a dancer (18 years!). We loved the originality of the music, the beautiful scenery designs, and yes, the dancing! The theatre was quite comfortable; the Lounge and its staff were welcoming; and we loved the show! Encore!
By suzy
moved to tears.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh
I attended this ballet because I am a long time fan of Rebecca Rebouché, who made the artwork that was behind the dancers. I'm so glad I drove the 4 hours out from Asheville. I loved every minute of it. I haven't been to a ballet in years, but I loved the dancing paired with the paintings in the background. It was all so beautiful and mesmerizing. What a good idea for Carolina Ballet to hire Rebecca.
By klq_rdu
A Rhapsody in True Blue
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (fka Duke Energy) - Raleigh
Truly an outstanding performance all around and an impressive interpretation of familiar George Gershwin songs. Everyone in our group enjoyed the show very much. The only recommendation would be to have Ticketmaster indicate that Box 6, Seat 1 has an obstructed view. When we booked the tickets, this information would have been helpful as the dancers were out of view at times when at the very back of the stage or off to one side.
By Excellent
Overall Performance was excellent
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (fka Duke Energy) - Raleigh
Performance overall was excellent! Costumes were very becoming. Performers were well trained and in point. Excellent value
By Mo
Pleasantly surprised by Rhapsody in Blue ballet
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (fka Duke Energy) - Raleigh
Gershwin’s music accompanied by a ballet was extraordinarily good. The only true disappointment was that the first row seats did not leave much room to stretch the feet. The coffee was also a disappointment. The next time around we are going to have a cocktail.
By RoExDancer
Incredibly Disappointing
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (fka Duke Energy) - Raleigh
WOW. The Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker was not very good at all. I grew up going to see the Nutcracker at the Boston Ballet, so I know my standards are high. But this show felt like a dance school recital, not a performance by a professional company. There really wasn't any ballet for the first 30-40 minutes! The Nutcracker prince was a kid! Clara wasn't on pointe! Mother Ginger had a big skirt, but no kids came out from or went back underneath it, that really annoyed me!! The dancers in general did not have good precision or timing. Most of the choreography was very boring. I liked the pas de deux with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince Coqueluche, that was lovely. But geez, what a disappointment. I can't see myself going back anytime soon.
By Nelson O
Great show
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (fka Duke Energy) - Raleigh
Great show! Solid venue! Great music. Solid new family tradition