The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet Tickets

I read all the before you go info. No where in there did it say if you arrive on time you will be forced to sit in the back row for half the show no matter how much you paid for your good seats upfront. And the only reason we weren’t early if we have a big truck and all the little cars who had tons of room In the parkade decided to use the oversized vehicle outdoor parking so we literally just had to park in a no parking zone and pray we didn’t get a ticket or we would have been super late. Then I found and also talked to others who have read the nut cracker it really did not seem like it was following the story line at all. I hate to say this it was very boring as well. I am not a dancer but have been to many shows have alot of friends into dance and it’s usually fun and entertaining. I won’t be going again.

My first Nutcracker! I will definitely be here again.

This was the best production of The Nutcracker that I have ever seen. The set, staging and costumes were great. It was so wonderful to have live music. I haven’t seen Alberta Ballet perform in a long time; they are greatly improved

This year was one of my favourite performances yet. Almost all of us five girls, if not all, teared up with how beautiful the show was. The costumes, the dances and the music were all outstanding. Well done!

The second act was completely changed from the original vision of this classical ballet. All of the national dances were replaced with candy dances. Choreography representing different nations was a signature of classical ballets of the time. I understand the desire to present PC ballets. However, I would have preferred a more true representation of these national dances than a complete removal of them. It just wasn't The Nutcracker for me. Too bad because the dancers danced beautifully...Jennifer Gibson danced the role of the sugar plum fairy exquisitely.

The music and acoustics were fabulous, staff were pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable, and I was pleasantly surprised at the 20 minute break in the middle of the performance. However, being in December, I dressed somewhat warmer and it was so hot inside, even after removing my coat, that I could barely breathe. Perhaps a bit of warning that the temperature will be a bit "toasty" would be in order. Also, although I was on the first balcony and couldn't see any details, I thought there would be screens so that all audience members would be able to enjoy it. Alas, nothing of the sort.

The performance was breathtaking. From the dance to the costumes , stage sets to the orchestra. All exquisite.

From the welcoming smiling helpful staff to the final curtain a wonderful experience. The cast were very talented. The enchanting music with the beautiful costumes made the whole evening magical.

Child kicking our sest & had a big throughty cough behind us....wish they could have stayed home the cough maid us all uncomfortable! We paid lots for our tickets too! The ballet was beautiful!

I’ve never been to the Nutcracker and it exceeded my expectations. I laughed and I cried throughout the performance. The dancers were fantastic and dedicated to their character. I’ll definitely be back.

Principal dancers were on stage too many times and Shumka dancers did not add anything.

Missed the Christmas tree scene. The main ballerina was too tall for the prince. There was no oriental dance like before.

As always, we like to kick off our Christmas with the Nutcracker Ballet and have been doing so for over 25 years. It’s always so wonderful to watch all the talented artists. My only disappointment this year was the elimination of the Chinese and Arabian dances.

It was an awesome show, highly recommend! Added bonus was the ESO

Thought the stage and costumes were downgraded from previous years. Ushers should be looking out for those who use their phones to video the performance ruining it for those of us near them.

With all the restrictions it was a good show. If you normally go to this show annually you will noticed some major things missing including the mice, snowflakes and it was a very short fight scene (disappointing). The costumes were amazing and a nice touch to include the Shumka dancers.

I really enjoyed the music, brings back nice memories. The dancers were great BUT I found the actual story to be fairly boring. This is not on the members that participated though, they did a great job. I likely wouldn’t see the Nutcracker again but I would go to another performance.

The performance was outstanding. The dancers, the costumes were top class.. all in all a night to remember.

ALL dancers eg: RATS deserve recognition at the end of the performance, NOT just the professionals

All dancers should be recognized not just the lead dancers, ie rats.