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Review 1 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Great Russian Nutcracker
Coamerica @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: WHEN IT WAS OVER @
Posted 12/16/2012
by 3EMMA
Location:PHOENIX, AXZ
We attended the matinee of the Great Russian Nutcracker 12/15/2012 in Phoenix, AZ
This was absolutely the worst performance I have EVER attended, the dancers were less than professional dancers. The Costumes were terrible. I was with a friend, we wish we had left at intermission.
I have attended ballet studio performances that are more professional than this group.
This was absolutely the worst performance I have EVER attended, the dancers were less than professional dancers. The Costumes were terrible. I was with a friend, we wish we had left at intermission.
I have attended ballet studio performances that are more professional than this group.
Coamerica @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- 12/15/2012 @
Favorite moment: WHEN IT WAS OVER @
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Review 2 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Moscow ballet in Morgantown , wv
Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre @
- Morgantown @
, WV @
- Thu, Dec 13, 2012 @
Posted 12/15/2012
by Anonymous
Show was amazing! I hope you come back. I liked the Indian dressed dancers the best but all were very talented.
Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre @
- Morgantown @
, WV @
- Thu, Dec 13, 2012 @
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Review 3 for Great Russian Nutcracker
the ballet
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom @
- Verona @
, NY @
- Fri, Dec 7, 2012 @
Posted 12/09/2012
by cindy2154
Location:alexandria bay, ny
Beautiful costumes. A fun night! My granddaughter who is 4, sat still the whole time.
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom @
- Verona @
, NY @
- Fri, Dec 7, 2012 @
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Review 4 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Outstanding Production
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom @
- Verona @
, NY @
- Fri, Dec 7, 2012 @
Posted 12/09/2012
by Nawoj
Location:Clinton,NY
Beautiful dancing, well choreographed
A terrific opportunity to see professional ballet
Breathtaking costumes
A terrific opportunity to see professional ballet
Breathtaking costumes
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom @
- Verona @
, NY @
- Fri, Dec 7, 2012 @
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Review 5 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 01/03/2012
by Aijhana
The dancers were amazing! I enjoyed taking my family to this ballet. The local child-dancers were cute but needed to be a little more in sync with each other. It was very entertaining :)
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 6 for Great Russian Nutcracker
A show to remember.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Watching my wife and daughter during the performance. I loved the expressions on there faces as they watch the show. @
Posted 12/31/2011
by Phelenwolf
Location:Arizona
I purchased the tickets as a gift to my wife and daughter for Christmas. Little did I know that she has never been to a ballet. Having been to several myself I knew what to expect and was excited to take her.
The music was strong and captivating. The costumes were beautiful. The entire performance was amazing and breath taking. I would recommend this show to anyone to go and watch. Watching the Moscow Ballet Company perform was a defiant plus. My nephew, daughter, and wife were amazed and captivated by the show never taking their eyes off the stage.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Watching my wife and daughter during the performance. I loved the expressions on there faces as they watch the show. @
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Review 7 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/28/2011
by Anonymous
It was my first time attending a ballet and I expected the venue and ballet team to be much larger than it was. I did enjoy the show though. It had some funny moments from some of the dancers which was surprising and lightened the mood.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 8 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Great Russian Ballet
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Snowflakes! @
Posted 12/28/2011
by melaz
Location:Phoenix
Absolutely wonderful. But wish the theater disallowed seating after ballet began. Had to get up too many times during performance.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Snowflakes! @
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Review 9 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Elegant and ethereal ballet
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/24/2011
by DeeElle
Location:Phoenix, Arizona
The Nutcracker as performed by The Moscow Ballet is simply beautiful. The dancing is phenomenal. The costuming is rich and character-appropriate. Unlike other dance companies that sometimes feel the need to take poetic license, The Moscow Ballet keeps the story true to its tradition without unnecessary embellishment. The ballet is timeless. We will do it again next year. Worth every penny.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 10 for Great Russian Nutcracker
First ballet
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/23/2011
by IrishToby
Location:Arizona
First ballet for myself and my wife. We didn't know what to expect but thouroughly enjoyed the show. Don't really know the story so coulden't follow that but all in all the dancing and acting was beautifull.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 11 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Holiday tradiyion
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: n/a @
Posted 12/23/2011
by venueperson
Location:Retired living in the Pheonix area
I can say in all honesty attending THE NUTCRACKER is a family tradition . This is our first year of retirement with Pheonix as our new loction from New York.
Our only disapointment in what was a wonderful balet , performed with great precision , was the fact of the RECORDED MUSIC.
It took away from what could have been an over the top version of a classic balet.
Our only disapointment in what was a wonderful balet , performed with great precision , was the fact of the RECORDED MUSIC.
It took away from what could have been an over the top version of a classic balet.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: n/a @
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Review 12 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Moscow Ballet
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/23/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Mesa
The Ballet was fantastic and the lead roles were done with grace and superb dance.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 13 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Lose the local dance school kids....
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/22/2011
by Anonymous
The Russian company dancers were professional and did a excellent job.
With $140 tickets I did not expect little kids from local dance schools. They did a poor job.
The show was excellent when the little kids were off the stage.
The show was excellent when the little kids were off the stage.
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- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 14 for Great Russian Nutcracker
russian nutcracker
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/22/2011
by chegani
Location:comerica Theatre
the event was put on in the wrong venue. the acoustics were terrible. I couldn't even hear the music. When I purchased my ticket online it was advised to me that the balcony seats were sold out. when I got to the event there was only 30+ people in the balcony section that had hundreds of seats. The floor seats were half empty as well when it was advised that entire sections were sold out. Perhaps people just didn't show up to the event but why then would someone buy a ticket? I would have upgraded my seat at the venue which was offered but I was not let into to see the seats until the show was about to begin. The dancing was amazing of what I was able to see and I was able to take a photo with the main ballerina which was awesome. I guess I need to go to Russia to see the dancers talents showcased appropriately.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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Review 15 for Great Russian Nutcracker
waste of money
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When it was over. @
Posted 12/22/2011
by nomaam
Location:East Mesa
After waiting anxiously for several months to be able to take my son and 2 grandchildren to their first ballet and experience The Nutcracker, I wish I had saved my money. Minimal ballet dancers, no stage props, animal heads on sticks, more children dancers than anything and a deviation from the Nutcracker story finished off a very disappointing evening. The theater itself was drab and disappointing and the only scene identification was a background curtain. Very bland and colorless. After seeing the Jeoffery Ballet Co. production in Chicago, I blindly assumed all Nutcracker productions would be similar and as equally first class. I literally could not take my eyes off the stage when I had attended in Chicago. Unfortunately THIS production, all I could think of was,"You've got to be kidding." My son said it reminded him of a High School production. the audience seemed to comprise of mostly family and friends of the children in the production. Glad I didn't pay for main floor tickets. What a waste.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When it was over. @
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Review 16 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Moscow Ballet - Just Average
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Final bows, when they brought out all the local dancers. You could really sense that this was a pleasure for those dancers. @
Posted 12/22/2011
by AnonAZ
Location:AZ
I heard somewhere that the western tour of this production was the "B" team, and after seeing it, that assessment is believable. The Russian dancers looked uninspired and generally lacking in energy. They were often out of sync, and sloppy with their footwork.
The highlight was seeing the local girls and boys that filled out the cast. You could tell that they were really honored to be there, and were really doing their best.
The sets were almost non-existent, just a few varying backdrops. The story was not told as well as other productions I've seen, Ballet Etudes being one. You could get a better story and better performance by buying the blu-ray of the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker.
The variations were unimpressive.
It was a fairly short production, which was fine. By the end, you felt satisfied that you had seen all they had.
Comerica Theater is drab and dumpy. The restrooms are poorly maintained.
I give it a recommend:Yes because I think it is worth seeing once. It is short enough, and seeing the local dancers on a big stage is a bit of a treat. Buy the cheap seats, and come with realistic expectations.
Or for a better show, go to the Spirit of Christmas at Chandler Center for the Arts instead. The production is far superior, it is more "Christmas-y" and it costs much less.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Final bows, when they brought out all the local dancers. You could really sense that this was a pleasure for those dancers. @
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Review 17 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Great Russian Nutcracker was amazing!
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The pas de deux was beautiful. @
Posted 12/22/2011
by HallieMay
Location:Phoenix
The prima dona was mesmerizing. I've seen The Nutcracker many times, but never like this. The dancers were perfect and beautiful to watch. The children were local and also fantastic. The fairy tale was a little different from the Russian side, but close enough to follow. I only wish they had a live orchestra for the music.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The pas de deux was beautiful. @
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Review 18 for Great Russian Nutcracker
The Russian Moscow Ballet (Nutcracker)
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The asian people. :) @
Posted 12/22/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Not the best thing I've seen. The dancers were phenomenal, however, the choreography was very repetitive. There were little girls dancing which seemed to draw attention away from the main dancers during the pas de deux's. I think it could've been cute and whatnot, but the girls were farther downstage than the lead dancers. It was distracting. Also, they put really cheesy giant animal costumes on stage in the pas de deux behind the dancers which was very distracting as well. The ending was cheesy as well. I think that the children were very adorable, but I would not put children in a professional ballet and then ask for a couple hundred dollars for seats. The dancing was phenomenal, but the staging and direction wasn't. If you want to go see an amusing and very well danced ballet, go see this. If you want to see a beautifully choreographed ballet with lots of color and fluidity, don't see this. Don't get me wrong the show did have good choreography even during the pas de deux's. It was the little things they added which took so much away from the show. Also, I ended up getting 8th row center seats so I was fairly close to see most motions.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The asian people. :) @
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Review 19 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Stunning as always
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: All of it. @
Posted 12/22/2011
by MayhemfestFan
Location:Scottsdale, AZ
Top 100 Contributor
This is my fourth time seeing the Moscow Ballet perform the Nutcracker and it was just as wonderful as the first time. Beautiful dancers, beautiful costumes, the choreography is perfect.
Go see this if you have the opportunity, it is much different than the traditional Nutcracker. Seems a little dark and sinister and more for adults than children. Not that children won't enjoy.
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Favorite moment: All of it. @
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Review 20 for Great Russian Nutcracker
Comerica Theatre @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
Posted 12/22/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Phoenix, AZ
"Moscow" ballet would be booed off the stage for this level of performance in Moscow. Unimpressive and underwhelming.
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- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @
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