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Good for Peoria
It is a tradition for my family to attend Nutcracker every year. We were happy that a Saturday matinee was added a few years back. This makes it more convenient for grandchildren to attend. I have traveled the world and know what to expect out of a professional production. Peoria Ballet's Nutcracker this year was more like a student performance. The only professional dancers were three men, one being the artistic director. With that said, the artistic director did an okay job showcasing the students. However, people pay to see a professional production. My recommendation is that some professional dancers are brought in next year to heighten the experience for patrons who are paying a hefty ticket price. Peoria Ballet's Nutcracker has been just average for the past four years. Peoria needs to be wowed again. Regardless, we will continue to make it a family tradition and continue to support the arts in Peoria.
Such a Wonderful Experience
Starting off I would like to praise the venue. Akron Civic Theater is truly a hidden gem. It’s sad to say that in the 10+ years of living around the community this is the first time I have been to the theater. I had a friend that once there for a comedy show that told me that the theatre is one of the most beautiful around. I have been to many others and this one is hands down the most beautiful. The craftsmanship that has gone into the everything will leave you in awe. Any production would be presented perfectly here.
Now for the show. Absolutely beautifully done. You can tell the cast had put so much time to make it so special for the audience. So many people involved it is so impressive to see everything just come together so beautifully. During the ballet I just was in awe with some of the many impressive performances done by the cast. So elegantly and graceful. As this time was only myself and wife, in the future as our family grows we will be in regular attendance for years to come. Such a wonderful program and hope everyone involved know how appreciative the audience and city of Akron is to have them there. Thank you again and have a happy holiday season.
Shimmy- shake
My daughter and i attended the performance and decided we didn't care too much for the updated version of the Nutcracker. We would have preferred traditional ballet. While the music was awesome yhe choreography was terrible in many of the numbers. There was entirely too much shoulder shimmy shaking and hip thrusting. It really seemed inappropriate given that the kids from Burris Labratory School attended a performance on Fridsy and many of the kids and teachers remarked that it seemed inappropriate. Something must be wrong if young kids are of that opinion. So it was not a wasted afternoon because of the music, but give me the old-fashioned traditional ballet.