Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet “Nutcracker”
by Gamecock88 on 11/29/17Township Auditorium - ColumbiaRating: 5 out of 5It was an excellent performance by all! The costumes were amazing and the dancers were superb! Absolutely loved it!
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Every adaptation of The Nutcracker is the same, yet each The Nutcracker is different from all others. Although it premiered in Saint Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre on December 18, 1892, composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker wouldn't become the dependably magical holiday-season reaffirmation of Christmas joy we know and love until decades later.
Marius Petipa, who commissioned Tchaikovsky's music, and Lev Ivanov originally choreographed the world's most popular ballet. It was loosely based on Alexandre Dumas' The Story of a Nutcracker, the French writer's adaptation of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which was a fantastical story by German author E.T.A. Hoffmann. Mourning the recent death of his sister, Tchaikovsky was often unhappy while composing the work, which he nonetheless imbued with some of his most enduringly gorgeous music. (The descending melody in the adagio section of the "Grand Pas de Deux" is said to reflect his feelings.)
Russian ballet was flourishing at the time The Nutcracker debuted, and no expense was spared. In Petipa's production, 60 snowflakes wore long white tutus and matching crowns adorned with fluff balls. The battle scene's soldiers, meanwhile, were recruited from a military academy rather than ballet school, leading to a less-than-elegant confrontation.
The Nutcracker was fated to become more popular abroad than in its birthplace, and was subsequently tailored to suit its new audiences. Encouraged by local Russian émigrés, Willam Christensen mounted the first full American production in San Francisco in 1944. Ten years later, George Balanchine choreographed a landmark version for the New York City Ballet, imbuing it with what Nutcracker Nation author Jennifer Fisher calls its "familial feeling." Balanchine's version was broadcast on national television a few years later with narration by June Lockhart (of Lassie fame).
While nearly every subsequent version of The Nutcracker contains falling snow, fighting mice, dancing candy, and a growing tree (asked to produce it without the tree, Balanchine reportedly replied, "No, the ballet is the tree"), some intriguing mutations have emerged. These include Nutcrackers on ice, the animated adaptation Walt Disney included in the 1940 movie Fantasia, and The Harlem Nutcracker, a swinging jazz revision by choreographer Donald Byrd.
A remarkably resilient blend of complex classical ballet, popular imagery, and holiday nostalgia, The Nutcracker has taken on a life of its own since it first appeared one cold Russian winter over 100 years ago.
The Nutcracker and Christmas, who could complain
by Duttycup on 11/29/17Rialto Square Theatre - JolietRating: 5 out of 5An amazing, beautiful performance! There were 8 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Girls night out
by Happygigiof3 on 11/29/17William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center - FresnoRating: 3 out of 5This isn’t setup for the handicap. The show was fabulous. My granddaughters and my daughter and I loved it. Another thing checked off my to do list.
Nutcracker~fantastic
by Kellyann6577 on 11/29/17Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5For the 1st time we went to the Nutcracker & absolutely loved it. Orchestra sounded amazing and the performers were outstanding! The performance was heartfelt and exquisite, we loved it!
First and last ballet
by Anonymous on 11/29/17Rialto Square Theatre - JolietRating: 4 out of 5I thought it was boring. It was the same thing over and over.
Fantastic experience
by mavine on 11/29/17Township Auditorium - ColumbiaRating: 5 out of 5What a wonderful production of this classic. We loved seeing all the young ballerinas and ballet dancers performing with the pros. The live orchestra made up of some of the best musicians in the south,made ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! This is THE ONE everyone should see. We will be returning year after year.
The Nutcracker
by Ksrasra on 11/29/17Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5Excellent show! Gorgeous venue...we sat third row. Worth the extra money to sit close.
Annual Holiday Must-See
by Montgomerie on 11/29/17Township Auditorium - ColumbiaRating: 5 out of 5Best program to celebrate the holidays for the whole family. Live orchestra, dancers and actors of ALL ages. Enduring, nostalgic, and not a bad seat in the house.
A Thrilling Experience.
by Anonymous on 11/28/17Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5The Nutcracker was completely satisfying this year. The female dancer of all ages were fine. The male dancers were also. The sets just glowed. The music was flawless. I loved it!
Very good production of a holiday classic
by SammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmG on 11/28/17Detroit Opera House - DetroitRating: 3 out of 5The Detroit Opera House is an alright venue, but the production of this ballet was superb. Loved it. My girlfriend loved it. A good night out.
As great as usual!
by lsnow on 11/28/17William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center - FresnoRating: 5 out of 5I've been going to this show for several years and have taken my young grand daughter for the last 4. We both love it and have a very memorable time together! No complaints at all. Always very well done.
absolutely amazing!
by nsraji on 11/28/17William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center - FresnoRating: 5 out of 5I recommend this event 100%. It was very detailed and very creative. I took my 11yr old daughter and she fell in love with the show as well. Her eyes were on the dancers and their work the whole time it was going on. For being mine and my daughters first time at the nutcracker it was an amazing experience. I will definitely go again.
- by Anonymous on 11/28/17Detroit Opera House - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5
It was whimsical and beautiful. I would recommend it for a first nutcracker.
Nutty Cracker
by MRNUT on 11/28/17Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 3 out of 5Overall pretty good; however the first half followed the story line, but after intermission it appeared to be a bunch of discombobulated dance routines that did not follow any rhyme or reason. I think it was worth $35 not $70 and you can leave after the first half unless you love watching dance routines.
The nutcracker was unforgettable
by Cathyb48 on 11/28/17Akron Civic Theatre - AkronRating: 5 out of 5An experience you should miss. The dancers and costumes went above and beyond !
Beautiful Ballet
by Happagirl on 11/28/17Akron Civic Theatre - AkronRating: 5 out of 5This was my second time seeing this production and both times were outstanding. For a local ballet company, the sets and costumes were amazing.
We see this show every year
by AllieMaryMom on 11/28/17Akron Civic Theatre - AkronRating: 5 out of 5This is a family tradition and we love it. Always a wonderful performance, and the perfect show to kick off the holiday season.
Wonderful!
by Kristen9610 on 11/28/17Akron Civic Theatre - AkronRating: 5 out of 5Took my 13yr old daughter. We had an amazing time. Theater was beautiful and performance was flawless. Would definitely go again!
Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet "Nutcracker" Unique
by foodfairy on 11/24/17Columbia, SCRating: 5 out of 5Excellent production by Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet production of Nutcracker at The Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC. Only ballet company in town that has a live orchestra and children's choir as part of the production. Costumes are amazing as well as the talent of the children and adults. If you have to choose which Nutcracker production to go to in town, then most definitely, choose this one!
i did not expected
by Xiomyped on 1/11/17Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 1 out of 5this is the worse show i ever been not even the principals where good i left before the show finished. i do not recommended.