Kirov Ballet in The Nutcracker at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Los Angeles, CA)
Rated 3.5 by 243 members who went.
Russia's legendary Kirov Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This holiday classic tells the tale of Clara, a girl who receives a magical nutcracker as a Christmas present and journeys through a magical world of sugar plum fairies and villainous mice.
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- Penelope Linge
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Penelope Linge
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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I seemed to have missed an essential rite of childhood as this was the first time I had ever seen the Nutcracker (or a ballet for that matter)! Therefore hard for me to comment on the performance, although my friends who are much more knowledegable on the subject rate the performance mediocre - perhaps due to the fact that it was opening night.
Things I can comment on:
1) Founder Circle Seats - brilliant as usual! We were seated towards the middle and 6 rows back. Had a perfect view of the stage and some of the orchestra.
2) Ease of Getting Tickets - Definitely plan on arriving 20 minutes early as the line extended from the Dorothy Chandler will call all way back to the fountain (in the rain too!) The good news is the line moves fast - but you don't want to be that person running to your seat (as I was)
3) Performance Time - The show started at 7:40 PM and ended at around 10:15PM. I felt this was a little late for some of the kids in the audience, many who were asleep by performance end. There are two intermissions of about 15-20 minutes each - definitely could have done with just one intermission.
Overall, an enjoyable evening at an affordable price. Thanks Goldstar!
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- Dolores
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Dolores
Member since 2006
6 Reviews
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I've seen many Nutcracker performances, and this one was near the top. The set design was nice, the costumes lovely and the dancing was strong. It did seem that some of the corps struggled a little bit, but considering the deamands on their bodies I'm amazed at all they can do. I would have prefered a more sensuous Arabian scene. The principal dancers were all very elegant.
I could have lived without the overly long intermissions, or at least scale it back to a decently long one more towards the middle of the story.
Once again, Goldstar brought an event to us that is both quality and a bargain.
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- WriteGirl
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WriteGirl
Member since 2008
7 Reviews
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Beautiful ballet, breathtaking costumes, and musical score to die for. Only disadvantage to me was more children attended than what I expected so there was noise & disruption that accompany restless kids and intermissions much longer than usual, I assume to accomodate extra bathroom breaks. Other than that, if you're happily single, go at night and enjoy a great holiday show!
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Top Useful Tips
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Dress
- I appreciated those who kept with the semi-formal theme with business attire.
- HOliday fancy
- I loved the children dressed up as ballerinas!
Parking And Transportation
- LA downtown is very slow during RUSH hour. Allow extra time.
- They do not hold the curtain....allow plenty of time to get to your seat
- Weekday matinee parking was easy breezy!
Food And Drinks
- Enjoy a glass of wine in the stand alone bar/restaurant near the fountain in front of the Pavilion.
- There are plenty of great restaurant options in Downtown -- try Takami at Wilshire/Flower
- Bring snacks for the kids, it's a loooong show.
Other
- Just relax through the holiday traffic and allow extra time. Restaurants in aea are all good.
- Need better restroom facilities - too few womens
- Need better restroom facilities
More Details About Kirov Ballet: The Nutcracker
Quotes & Highlights
- "The Kirov's dancers have seemingly flawless technique and execution. They look powerful, commanding and beautiful... The Kirov [performing The Nutcracker] have made a believer out of me." --Critical Dance
More Information
Website: http://www.musiccenter.org/events/dance_0809_kirov.html
The Kirov Ballet, one of the world's most renowned ballet companies, performs the beloved family holiday classic The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre. This fairy tale ballet, choreographed in 1934 by Vasily Vainonen, has dazzled audiences around the world and is a perfect way to celebrate the festive holiday season.
Filled with wonderment and child-like delight, Kirov's The Nutcracker features many of ballet's most exciting dancers including Irina Golub, Vladimir Schklyarov, Evgenia Obraztsova, and Igor Kolb.
Learn more about The Nutcracker's story and Kirov history; join dance historian and writer Elizabeth Kaye for family-friendly pre-show talks beginning one hour prior to each performance in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Music Center/Opera of Los Angeles
The Music Center is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the nation, and one of the world's premier cultural organizations. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Music Center is home to the newly opened Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre, and the Mark Taper Forum.
