Kirov Ballet in The Nutcracker at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
- Full Price:
- $65.00 - $120.00
- Our Price:
- $33.00 - $60.00*
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The last date listed for Kirov Ballet: The Nutcracker was Friday December 19, 2008 / 7:30pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Ed on What to Wear
I appreciated those who kept with the semi-formal theme with business attire.
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Marc on What to Wear
HOliday fancy
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Ed on Where to Park
LA downtown is very slow during RUSH hour. Allow extra time.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Penelope Linge
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.Written on Dec 18 2008
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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Jim McCarthy
REPORTED BY MY TICKET GIFT RECIPIENTS:Written on Dec 20 2008
Beautiful sets, beautiful costumes. Great dancing. Amazing standard of ability level of dancers.
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S G
This production was lukewarm at best. Two dancers stumbled and fell.... The corps did not seem to be in sync.... there was a lack of professionalism in the production.Written on Dec 18 2008
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Len L.
As good as it gets....spectacular performance, great costumes choreography . Don't miss it.Written on Dec 20 2008
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More Information About Kirov Ballet: The Nutcracker
Website
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/dance_0809_kirov.html
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
Description
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.
About the Ticket Supplier: Music Center
As one of the top performing arts centers in the world, the Music Center is committed to strengthening community through the arts. Set in the heart of Los Angeles' downtown cultural district and home to four internationally renowned resident companies -- LA Phil, Center Theatre Group, LA Opera and Los Angeles Master Chorale -- and the celebrated Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center, the Music Center offers the most compelling, highest quality engagements.