Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Reviews

Marcia H from St. Louis, Missouri

I WANT MY MONEY BACK!

Most expensive children’s dance recital I’ve ever endured! Even the “professionals” were a disappointment. I’ve seen many other professional companies perform this ballet, and this was definitely not worth the $85 per seat we were charged. Shame on the folks at the Fabulous Fox Theater!!

Anna E. from Durham, North Carolina

HORRIBLE, THEY SHOULD DISCLOSE THIS IS AN AMATEUR PERFORMANCE

The quality of performance is beyond disappointing for the price. These tickets should not be more than $20-30 and the description must clearly state that the ballet is performed by amateur dancers with participation of little children. False advertisement, really, this is by no means real professional ballet, more like a school play.

Absolutely Not from Dallas

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE

DO NOT waste your money on this show. Huge disappointment- subpar dancing, bad costuming and set design, weird, gimmicky touches. Literally got me OUT of the Christmas spirit.

from Atlanta, Georgia

WORST NUTCRACKER BALLET I’VE EVER ATTENDED

I’ve looked forward to attending this Christmas tradition for months and the Nutcracker being performed at the beautiful Fox Theatre was clearly the highlight of this holiday season…and then it wasn’t. I cannot think of one redeeming part of the evening. I wont say say it went from bad to worst because the entire production was pretty bad. Money poorly spent. I’m so disappointed..

Dee Thomas from Tucson, Arizona

DEFINITE PASS…

Awful music literally hurting my ears several times… dancers not in tune and honestly left after the first half…. Mom and I quite underwhelmed. ;(

ALJ from Little Rock, Arkansas

SOME GREAT DANCERS/CANNED MUSIC/LOCAL KIDS

I've been to the Milwaukee Ballet many times and The Nutcracker is one of my favorites. The Russian ballet performance with its canned music and stage full of school kids was a big disappointment. Clara danced beautifully, but was clearly a mature person who didn't communicate the part that calls for us to see the wonder of the season through the eyes of a girl, rather than woman. The stage was often full of too many kid who were not ready to be on a ballet stage. We saw butt-scratching, hair twirling, gum chewing etc. Invite some of the local talent --yes. But we thought they may have tried to invite every local ballet kid to sell tickets to family. Lost me as a customer.

from Minneapolis, Minnesota

BUY LOCAL

I did not attend this company's performance last Christmas--I was still sulking from the disappointment of the year prior--there have been some stellar reviews, so maybe they made improvements, but canned music was a big let down--when you have plunked down over $200 for a couple tickets, you expect an orchestra. I understand they are coming from Moscow, but the Royal Swedish and NYCB from New York contracted with musicians here, so can the Russians. The local children used for the performance WE saw, were wandering around the stage, actually interfering with choreography and the distraction was not charming. Finally, the sets were dismal pallets of grey and lavender, cheap looking painted fabric.--for a ballet that should be lush and sparkling--it's CHRISTMAS. I will say the costumes were impressive and the dancers very professional but, again, the choreography was sadly lacking. There are local companies who do better justice to this piece every year--spend your money at home.

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