The Richmond Ballet is halfway through its run of the Nutcracker. There are still nine shows left between now and Christmas. This is a chance to enjoy a holiday tradition in grand fashion as CenterStage sparks the revival of downtown Richmond.
Review from today's Times Dispatch:
- The Richmond Ballet's "The Nutcracker" ballet feels right at home in the
newly renovated Carpenter Theatre. ...
- A significant difference is that the ... new space brings the audience closer to the action -- even the farthest balcony seats ..
- There are new partnering and pairings this year. Alison Dubsky, in her first year with the Richmond Ballet after rising to soloist with the Sarasota Ballet, danced the coveted role of the Sugarplum Fairy on Saturday evening. In the beautiful pas de deux for the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier, the company's resident artist, Igor Antonov, was a devoted and attentive partner. That seemed to make Dubsky sure and secure when she leapt onto his shoulder.
- Antonov appeared to partner effortlessly. His variation, which was unhurried and not at all ostentatious, built steadily to the coda. Dubsky, with her fairy wings attached and accompanied by the familiar Tchaikovsky tinkling melody, was strong but delicate in her variation. The couple appeared well-matched, and their timing was above reproach.
Richmond CenterStage
Carpenter Theater
600 E. Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Map
- Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:00pm
- Friday, Dec. 18, 7:00 pm
- Saturday Dec. 19, 2:00 pm
- Saturday Dec. 19, 7:00 pm
- Sunday Dec. 20, 1:00 pm
- Sunday Dec. 20, 4:30 pm
- Monday Dec. 21, 2:00 pm
- Tuesday Dec. 22, 2:00 pm
- Wednesday Dec. 23, 2:00 pm
Make a day of it and take in lunch or dinner at some of the new restaurants that have popped up downtown.
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