When Marcello Angelini created a new version of the most well-known ballet in the country, many thought he was crazy. Sometimes, people get comfortable with tradition and change is unwelcome. If you ask me, those people haven't seen Marcello's The Nutcracker. Stunning sets and costumes compliment the complex and exciting choreography. The children actually dance (!) and one can witness the pure classical talent of the entire company, down to the corps and apprentices. As I've said before, I'm not a dancer, and I don't know a Frappe from a Cappucino, but I have seen a lot of ballet, and I know when I'm watching good dance and when I'm not. This version premiered in December 2002, and since then, ticket sales have climbed each year, even when the Rockettes and Cirque du Soliel visited in the same month!
A couple of years ago, we made this documentary, which aired on OETA and on Channel 6, about the making of The Nutcracker. Enjoy! And I hope to see you at the theater!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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