This post is from December 26 and The Nutcrackeris most likely not being performed anymore.
Even though it is after Christmas, The Nutcracker is still being performed by many companies. I think I have mentioned before that I have been in the show for seven years- so much fun!
I saw The Nutcracker three times this season- once by Joffrey Chicago and twice by Cincinnati Ballet. It was definitely weird seeing Joffrey's performance because it was the first time I saw a different company perform The Nutcracker. It was also the first time in at least seven years that I had sat in the audience and watched the show as an audience member from start to finish!
I had seen The Nutcracker over the years from the side of the stage or dress rehearsals that started and stopped, but never from beginning to end all the way through. It was very good! I was really impressed with everyone in the cast.
I saw Cincinnati Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker twice. The second time I saw the show it was with Adi Almeida Santana as Sugar Plum and Sarah Hairston as Snow Queen. WOW! They were great! Sarah was beautiful as always, performing one of her best Snow Pas de Deux I had seen her do. Adi is an incredible dancer and I am glad I got to see her perform. She was at Cincinnati Ballet a few years ago but left to go to other companies. Now she is a freelance artist with Joseph Gatti.
I would highly suggest going to a ballet if you can. It is definitely an experience and a great way to "be cultured." One ballet will not hurt and you may even like it!
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and are having a Happy New Year!
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