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Review 1 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
OBT does it again
Keller Auditorium @
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- Fri, Oct 19, 2012 @
Posted 10/22/2012
by CasualBalletEncounterer
Location:Portland, OR
Featured Review
My girlfriend and I had an awesome time at Body Beautiful. We have been to several other OBT performances but this one was quite different. It was very modern which made it interesting. I also really appreciated the look that the crowd got into the changing of the set scenery. I have also seen OBT perform with local rock bands like the Horsefeathers and Weinland that if anyone from OBT reads this, please consider doing another show like that because they were both incredible.
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- Fri, Oct 19, 2012 @
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Review 2 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sun, Jun 16, 2013 @
Posted 06/18/2013
by Anonymous
Location:Fairview, OR
A great variety of ballet performances. Appreciated spending the whole evening celebrating one world famous choreographer
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- Portland @
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- Sun, Jun 16, 2013 @
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Review 3 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
NO OBT Orchestra!!!
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- 06/15/2013 @
Posted 06/17/2013
by YRHC
Location:Pacific NW
Celebrating Ballanchine: The dancing was amazing Saturday June 15th. However, the recorded music ruined it for us. It was flat, and disappointing not having the OBT Orchestra there with the richness in sound. For what the tickets cost, I would have expected live music with this ballet. There was no standing ovation and this may have been the reason. A+ for the dancing but a D- for the stupid decision to can the OBT Orchestra for this Celebration of Ballanchine's Choreography. Mr B himself would never had stood for this. I am being generous to rate this as average even though the dancers themselves were excellent in the face or performing with a canned recording. Perhaps this has something to do with Mr. Stowell's sudden departure as artistic director. The Board running the Ballet seems to be running it into the ground.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- 06/15/2013 @
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Review 4 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Square dancing can be beautiful
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
Posted 06/17/2013
by livethtrfan
Location:Lake Oswego, OR
I love Balanchine and this performance was exceptional. I am so happy I saw it. Kudos OBT!!!!
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
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Review 5 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
The celebration continues!!!
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Stravinsky Concerto @
Posted 06/17/2013
by FondOfBallet
What a wonderful afternoon at the ballet I had. Javier is now amongst that elite group of men to have performed The Prodigal's Son! Bravo! His jumps are incredible and his passion was intense, especially during the final scene. I enjoyed the Square Dance so much. My eyes were on Olga the whole time -- she is so beautiful!!! The Stravinsky piece was awesome with all of the different movements involved as if the music was coming alive before my eyes. Grace was so lovely to watch -- she is the epitome of a ballerina to me. I am going to miss our local ballerina, but congrats for your new job and your marriage!!!
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Stravinsky Concerto @
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Review 6 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Prodigious!
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
Posted 06/17/2013
by Anonymous
A superb performance of Balanchine's 'Prodigal Son', marked by an impeccable rendition of the title role by Chauncey Parsons. I also enjoyed the performance of 'Stravinsky's Violin Concerto' that followed, especially the exquisitely beautiful pas de deux between Grace Shibley and Brett Bauer. The one weak spot of the evening was 'Square Dance' , where the company's performance was adequate, but uninspired.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
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Review 7 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
OBT & Balanchine go well together
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The Patriarch enfolding his lost son in His cloak, the turning AWAY from the audience. Such powerful, intimate forgiveness. @
Posted 06/16/2013
by willowbard
Balanchine in black & white is remarkable: one always feels one is looking at a "well-oiled machine"...OBT did a fine job, but still, this kind of work from Balanchine leaves me cold in the end. Athletic machinery serves no purpose for the greater good that I can see.
However, his storytelling is stunning. The Prodigal Son left me in tears - like the proverbial onion being peeled, one sees more depth and dimension, more art, at every viewing.
OBT gave me a "sandwich" of beautiful bodies, an extraordinarily powerfully produced 'story', and more beautiful bodies. The "meat" in the middle was perfectly spiced. Thank you for an evening I will not forget.
However, his storytelling is stunning. The Prodigal Son left me in tears - like the proverbial onion being peeled, one sees more depth and dimension, more art, at every viewing.
OBT gave me a "sandwich" of beautiful bodies, an extraordinarily powerfully produced 'story', and more beautiful bodies. The "meat" in the middle was perfectly spiced. Thank you for an evening I will not forget.
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The Patriarch enfolding his lost son in His cloak, the turning AWAY from the audience. Such powerful, intimate forgiveness. @
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Review 8 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Celebrating Balanchine was Amazing
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Loved all three ballets - Prodigal Son was so dramatic - loved the ending and the son being held by his father - what a powerful image @
Posted 06/16/2013
by Anonymous
What an unforgettable night - what a wonderful group of talented dancers!!! Thank you OBT for Clebration Balanchine - you did an outstanding job!!!
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Loved all three ballets - Prodigal Son was so dramatic - loved the ending and the son being held by his father - what a powerful image @
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Review 9 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
American Music Festival was breathtaking
Newmark Theatre @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @
Posted 04/29/2013
by Slogz
Location:Ellensburg, WA
I loved every minute of this. Three pieces, all amazing in their individuality. The dancers were incredible.
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- Portland @
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- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @
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Review 10 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
OBT - American Music Festival
Newmark Theatre @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @
Posted 04/29/2013
by LT23
I haven't been to the ballet for years and boy I have missed out! This event was amazing and so beautiful. The original "Stream" was so beautiful, a performance that I will not forget.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Fri, Apr 26, 2013 @
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Review 11 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Another incredible ballet showcase
Newmark Theatre @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Rose City Waltz--beautiful music, gorgeous dancing from students at several different levels. Just terrific. @
Posted 04/29/2013
by Moberry
Location:Portland, Oregon
Once again, the Annual School Performance from the students at SOBT was phenomenal. The dancers are so well trained and the program offered a variety of pieces with something for everyone to enjoy. The dancers' exuberance and obvious love of dance was also inspiring. From Rose City Waltz, choreographed by former OBT Artistic Director Christopher Stowell, to Blanchine choreography set to Gershwin songs, it was a pleasure from beginning to end. If you didn't see it this year, be sure to check it out next year!
Newmark Theatre @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Rose City Waltz--beautiful music, gorgeous dancing from students at several different levels. Just terrific. @
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Review 12 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Amazing first experience with Ballet!
Newmark Theatre @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @
Posted 04/26/2013
by EmilysTeaCup
Location:Beaverton, OR
Wow! This was the first time I have ever been to the Ballet and I loved it! I am a fan of the Fleet Foxes, so that is what caught my attention when I saw this advertized. I thought it would be fun to try something new and just see if I liked ballet since I already knew I would like the music. I think this was an excellent introduction because of the more modern compositions, it will be alot more accessible for most people I think. But it was just so beautiful and well done. It has inspired me to see more ballet. OBT did a wonderful job with this program.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @
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Review 13 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Swan Lake
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Posted 02/26/2013
by Anonymous
Simply beautiful!!! It was special to be there for closing night and Yuka's last performance.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
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Review 14 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Alternate ending so disappointing
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: All scenes with corps of swans @
Posted 02/26/2013
by Hehoney
Location:Salem
Costumes, set design, technical performance, orchestra, all wonderful. But the real story has the characters die at the end. OBT decided on an alternate ending so the prince survives. Shame on you! Should Romeo and Juliet elope now so nobody gets upset?
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: All scenes with corps of swans @
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Review 15 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Posted 02/26/2013
by Anonymous
Best performance I have seen of Swan Lake. Ochestra performance was also excellent
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
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Review 16 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Posted 02/25/2013
by Anonymous
First time, and I would go back. Loads of fun, beautifully presented
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
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Review 17 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
swan lake
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The third act..all of the swans after the betrayal. @
Posted 02/25/2013
by cbzw51
Location:Durham,Or.
This was a beautiful, emotional and breathtaking show. The costumes were beautiful and flowed so fluidly. I was lucky enough to be in the second row and was able to see the faces of the performers. Make up was exquisite. Can't say enough good things about this fabulous performance.
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The third act..all of the swans after the betrayal. @
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Review 18 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Swan Lake was Beautiful
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Posted 02/25/2013
by HipMamaO
Location:Troutdale, OR
We enjoyed the show so much, but were bothered that programs were only handed out as one per group and that photos before the show were not allowed. Being able to take a picture from your seat shouldn't be an issue if the show isn't going. I felt for the ushers that they had to police photo taking so much.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
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Review 19 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Exquisitely Beautiful!
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The swans by the lake. @
Posted 02/25/2013
by RMHQ
Location:Portland, OR
OBT's Swan Lake was so very beautiful. The dancing was excellent.
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The swans by the lake. @
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Review 20 for Oregon Ballet Theatre
Keller Auditorium @
- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
Posted 02/25/2013
by Anonymous
breathtaking! This was one of the most amazing ballets I have ever seen. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I only wish that we were sitting more in the center.
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- Portland @
, OR @
- Sat, Feb 23, 2013 @
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