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This was one of the best performances I have ever seen. My teenage daughters thanked me several times for "making them go". We will go back again next year. Outstanding!
Loved this ! The show featured little children who did a great job. The fluidity of the ballet dancers was beautiful.
My wife and I attended the performance and we were very impressed with the staging and performance of the young people participating. You could see that much effort was put into the production and we trust that it will showcase the skills and talents of those aspiring to careers in the arts.
What an amazing production of the Nutcracker chocolate style. It was absolutely wonderful seeing so many talented young people in the performing arts. The show was fabulous, colorful and entertaining. The ballerinas, ladies and the young man, showed that they were having fun on stage and they are excellent in their craft. I attended the show in 2009 as well. I would love to see the theater seats filled. Orlando must get the news of this incredible event. Each performer, other than the ballerinas, should sell at least two tickets and try to get the word out about the performance.
This is my second year attending the Chocolate Nutcracker. I plan to make it an annual event. All the hard work leading to the performance really paid off. The action was non-stop and the dancers were on point. The little ones were sooo cute. We really need to support the arts for the sake of the children.
The performance by the combined choreographers was amazing. I especially enjoyed seeing such a diversity of age groups performing complex routines with such energy and excitement. It was truly a memorable experience and we look forward to seeing it again with our grandchildren next year...
I initially went to this play because it was my mother's favorite Christmas story. She passed away a few months ago, but I know she would have loved to see it. I am glad I did. This was a great display of talent and hard work for our youth. In a time when the media would have you believe our children are lost, The Chocolate Nutcracker demonstrated that our children are not lost. In fact they have found a way to incorporate several generations of dance and song into a Broadway inspired performance that would get any grinch in the mood to celebrate Christmas.
all I can say is that it was Awesome and really to see it again.... :)
The Chocolate Nutcracker was a very classy adaptation of the Nutcracker. I enjoyed seeing all of the local African-American children of Birmingham in the play. The play was quite entertaining and easy to follow. My only criticism was that the play was a bit long. It started at 7:30 and ended very close to 10:00 PM (including a 15 minute intermission). The gospel scene could have been shortened. The featured choir, unfortunately was not very good and could have been omitted. The trip back to the Mother land was splendid, but I was confused that it also included stops/scenes along the Nile River and in Egypt. Notwithstanding, I'd take my family and friends to see the play again.
a small cast of dancers with lots of local talent- we loved it! we had a group of 8--none of us could agree on our favorite scene--- really, the only part of the traditional Nutcracker was the opening scene with the music we all know- then it went off in a totally differeent direction-- and we all found it very refreshing!
All I can say is WOW, loved how they incorparated the kids into the play, the kids from all ags were so cute and on point, I loved the costumes too cute. I will be there supporting the Chocolate Nutcracker again this year, go and support the black community plays, you won't be disappointed. A must SEE !
the costumes were fabulos. the dancing was enthusiastic the entire production is a must see next season for me. it will be added to my nutcracker yearly tradition
The story was very good, and the perfroamce was excellent. Mt complaint is with the first 3 rows of seats. Because the footlights at the front of the stage, stood up about 12 inches above the floor of the stage, the view from the first 3 rows of seats was totally obstructed. We could not see a thing. You should either not sell seats in thefirst 3 rows, or you should remove the footlights.
My husband and I were very excited to see the Chocolate Nut Cracker. I have always wanted to see the original Nut Cracker but never had the opportunity. When this one came to Orlando I was excited. All of my expecations were meet. As as African American I was especially thrilled to see such a beautiful ballet,and the use of all the young black talant. Whoo Hoo!
The Chocolate Nutcracker is a must see event! This adaptation of the original Nutcracker was nicely presented and the use of the children dancers was a good touch. This is a holiday event to be shared with all family members!
This extravaganza was well worth the money! Finally a venue to showcase the extradinary talent of our local youth. The dancers and music were phenomial and the appearance of the Mime Boys was icing on the cake.
I have seen this twice at Ruth Echerdt Hall and a third time just yesterday at the Bob Carr Theater. I am sooo glad it is being performed in Orlando. It is absolutely entertaining and will have you smiling at the novice little performers as well as leave you awestruck by the accomplished. The costumes are eyecatching and the music will have you moving in your seat. This is an alltogether thoroughly enjoyable show!
THE CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER WAS AWESOME. THIS IS MY 2ND YEAR AND EACH YEAR GETS BETTER AND BETTER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I LOOK FORWARD TO IT COMING BACK NEXT YEAR. MY MOTHER WANTS THIS PERFORMANCE TO COME TO ATLANTA.
My daughter and I enjoyed this production very much. This gave us a mommy/daughter time out during my busy schedule. I am hoping to enroll my daughter at the studio in Orlando. This was our first time attending this type of event and I am glad I purchase tickets. The Children and young adults were awesome Thank you
The performers were amatures indeed but the costumes were delightful and colorful. I think it had too much dancing period and not enough ballet numbers. The ending was too long and became boring to youngsters. The overall theme strayed too far from the orginal verson of the Nutcracker.
