The Nutcracker Santa Barbara reviews
Nutcracker was missing its usual intensity
My mother, daughter and I have been attending the Nutcracker Ballet for 19 years in the FL Panhandle. We've seen a variety of artists perform in a variety of venues. In recent years, we've been loyal patrons and have truly delighted in Ballet Pensacola's performance at the Saenger Theatre. In fact, this event has become so important to us that my daughter, who now lives out of state, plans her Christmas visit to coincide with the ballet. For the first time ever, I am sorry to report our disappointment with this year's performance. While painful to say, the usual intensity was missing and the ballet seemed to lack cohesiveness. At times it seemed as though the main performers were missing and we were watching the peripheral dancers in the absence of the key dancers. Here's hoping to some sort of redemption for next year's performance.