The Nutcracker
by RuffMr on 12/16/14Chrysler Hall - NorfolkThe show was captivating, colorful and magical. Well worth the money and enjoyable for all ages.
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The show was captivating, colorful and magical. Well worth the money and enjoyable for all ages.
Great show for all ages. Had three kids from 5-9 yrs old and they all loved the music, lights and of course the performance!
The Nutcracker performance was very good. I loved the comediic nterludes interjections were cute. The bear was great. The story was easy to follow and the description in the program was excellent to follow for those who had never seen it before. Dancers were phenomenal! Overall a wonderful rendition of a classic. Oftentimes some try to make it their own but it loses something in the translation. The creative license was good and on point and the story continues.
Overall, excellent performance. I was a little disappointed in some of the choreography however. It was performed beautifully though. Suggestion for the ballet company -- make it available on DVD to purchase. I watch Baryshnikov's version of the Nutcracker every year. I would love to have a copy of the Richmond version to watch as well.
My 8 year old daughter was mesmerized by the performance. She left the theater dancing. This was enjoyable for even a non ballet person.
I haven't been to the Nutcracker since I was a little kid, and went with someone who has been going to see another production of the Nutcracker for years and we both agreed it was Phenomenal!! I'm hoping it will come back next year so I can start a tradition with this wonderful show:)
it was great! Highly recommend this. My wife and I have been to this for several years now and every time is a treat. Each year they change the scenery up a bit to keep it fresh. The dance company is absolutely terrific!
I attended the Dec. 13, 2014, 7:00 pm performance at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA. It was a wonderful production and the performers were excellent. I was very glad I attended this production instead of another one that was at Sandler Center for the Arts happening at the same time. The Richmond Ballet has nationally qualified talent and they exceeded my expectations in their ability and entertainment value. Having the Virginia Symphony provide the music was a special treat; these professionals are truly fantastic and brought energy and a crispness to the musical score.
It was a very magical experience for all ages! The costumes are absolutely beautiful and the performance made you feel like you were in a different world.
This was our first time at Chrysler Hall plus the first time ever seeing any version of The Nutcracker. We needed seats with Wheelchair access and to date the Chrysler Hall handled that need absolutely THE BEST of any venue we have experienced. The sound, lighting, and sets ... WOW... The performance by all involved was spectacular! The Orchestra hit no flat notes and the volume was perfect. We are looking forward to coming back to Chrysler Hall for a performance. The stage performers were enchanting from the youngest lamb to the eldest party-goer. This performance had it all -- expressiveness, grace, energy, flexibility, stamina, humor, beauty, bling, tenderness, bling, pageantry, and on and on. We have told every person with ears that they should not miss this!
The Richmond Ballet put on a wonderful, magical performance of the Nutrcracker Suite. A truly lovely experience - the snake charmer's dance was amazing, the Russian dancing bear was very funny, the sugar plum fairies, the princess - everyone did such an amazing job and of course the Symphony added so much to a perfect performance! Thank you!
This was literally the best nutcracker I have ever seen on screen or stage. The va symphony was incredible!
The Richmond Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker surpassed my expectations. The sets were elaborate and the costumes looked great. The dancers managed to bring personality and even humor to their dancing. I took my daughter for her first show-wasn't sure what to expect and throughly enjoyed it. The patrons around us echoed similar sentiments. Great job Richmond Ballet Company!
Richmond Ballet has very talented dancers with a commitment to promoting the arts in the community. Their performance was a real treat!