“The Nutcracker” – Ballet Arizona
This review aired on KBAQ December 22, 2008
EXQUISITE BALLET ARIZONA “NUTCRACKER” IS BIG-CITY QUALITY
“THE NUTCRACKER”
Ballet Arizona, Symphony Hall
Phoenix, AZ
There’s nothing more beautiful than Ballet Arizona’s exquisite annual “The Nutcracker” production. The stunning story ballet is definitely a big-city staging. It compares favorably with the country’s two other most acclaimed productions, The San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet. Ballet Arizona artistic director Ib Andersen mounted this new $1.8 million version three seasons ago and it’s visually stunning but the thing that has continued to improve each season is the magnificent dancing of the Ballet Arizona corps and the many … Continue Reading