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Excellent Romeo and Juliet in Los Angeles
August 04, 2014
We recently attended the National Ballet of Canada presentation of Romeo and Juliet at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. We were very impressed by the quality of the dancing, the acting, the scenery and the overall performance.
Bravo
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Lovely Production
July 02, 2014Our hotel was a block from the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts so we walked there to see the National Ballet of Canada perform "Cinderella." It was a lovely production with nice sets and the performers were excellent, especially the two wicked step-sisters and the prince. The lead was played by Xiao Nan Yu, not the featured star,... more
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Top Rate Talent
May 06, 2014I'm not the biggest fan of the opera, but sometimes it's nice to exercise the more sophisticated side of your brain. Full disclosure here, a friend of ours is in the orchestra for the National Ballet, so I'm a bit biased. Never got "freebie" tickets though, so there's no incentive or obligation to provide positive feedback. So now you know... more
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outstanding
April 14, 2014If you like ballet, the National Ballet of Canada offers some of the finest ballet on the planet! The venue of The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is elegant and every seat has a fabulous view.
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Nutcracker Ballet
January 07, 2014The performance of the Nutcracker by the National Ballet of Canada was absolutely amazing. It was the first time I have been to a live ballet performance and it was truly worth every penny! I highly recommend for any one to go see it. The Four Seasons Centre where the performance is held was very easy to get to and... more
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Spectacular
January 04, 2014First time to see ballet and chose the Nutcracker at the Four Seasons centre. We bought rush tickets at the box office on the day of the performance. Good seats at the 2nd last row of the orchestra for $35 with unobstructed view. (normally rush tickets get a seat at the side of the theatre with only partial view of... more
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What a Wonderful Experience watching the Nutcracker during the Holidays
December 28, 2013
This is our first time to watch the Nutcracker on live in the Theatre. The Ballet Show was totally Great and Amazing!!! :)
The story line was lovely and entertaining. All Performers were dancing like Birds or little Angels on the stage and their costumes were Beautiful and eye-catching!!! I could easily feel the 'Magic of Christmas joys' inside the...
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The Nutcracker was Magical
December 22, 2013Went to an evening performance of the Nutcracker Ballet with my daughters, my sister and her daughter. I had never been to the ballet before and was completely impressed. The 4 Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is so easy to get to. We took the Go Train and subway. From the subway you don't even have to go outside... more
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It wasn't a surprise - it was a financial disappointment
December 20, 2013The Nutcracker at the 4 seasons. I'm an art director myself and was surprised to see talent and costumes yet no substance and visual storyline that corresponded with the music. Kids were laughing at the lambs, sheep, fox, bear.......not in the original story line. The theatre is crowded and anybody that suffers vertigo should be warmed to be careful because... more
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Hideous - still irritated a year later and looking for another company to watch
November 09, 2013The National Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker should be boycotted. I agree with the other reviewer who pointed out that at $600 for a family of four, expectations are high. The audience should demand better. The performance we saw last year was rushed and over very, very fast. When it ended, everyone around us was incredulous! Karen Kain's version is... more
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Saw the Nutcracker... again
October 18, 2013Somehow it seems that the show that returns every year that my friends want to see is the Nutcracker. I must admit that the new money invested for the set and costumes is impressive. But it is the same show giving the young and new dancers a chance at performing on the stage. Beautiful and graceful as always. Well worth... more
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Offbeat Carmen Production Lacks Sex Appeal
June 08, 2013If you're visiting Toronto, don't invest precious time and money attending this peculiar production. Performed by a live orchestra, Bizet's music is magnificent. Unfortunately, the inclusion of taped Innuit throat singing in the score is both disruptive and incongruent. Further, no amount of sexy costumes or psychidelic video backdrops can offset wooden choreography and poor styling choices.... more
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A lacklustre Carmen
June 06, 2013I watched Carmen on 6th June and was disappointed. Not that the production did not have strong moments. Other than the silly scene of men in drag and the character of Escamillo presented as an effeminate bull, the second half was much better, because it was more concise in furthering the action. My main disappointment was due to the production... more
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Carmen the Ballet: Bloodless and Disengaged. A Post Passion interpretation
June 04, 2013Passion, Sex, Desire and Transgression are the tropes of Bizets Carmen. The dress rehearsal of National Ballet of Canada "interpretation " might be improved by some undressing, though nude and passionless would be particularity painful in the bizarre scene where male dancers appear crossdressed and suddenly mouthing psudo opratic song. This following the "tension filled" (though, in fact,... more
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Great shows
May 06, 2013The shows are top notch. Prices are very decent for what you get..I mean the ballet performers have gone through so much training to show you a perfect show..BRAVO!!
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Wonderful cultural experience
April 22, 2013Attended with my wife and daughter. Ballet is not something I would go to all the time but this experience was beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Would attend again.
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The nutcracker performance was the awful
April 13, 2013When you pay over $600 for a family of four to attend a matinee of the Nutcracker you would expect a high quality performance. Not us, we saw ballet students instead of professional ballet dancers prancing around in what I thought was a very unprofessional performance where the lead male dancer dropped the lead female ballet dancer on the stage... more
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For the love of ballet
March 29, 2013If you love ballet then you can't miss seeing the National Ballet of Canada. Especially around Christmas time you have to go and see the Nutcracker! If you don't love the ballet, go anyway!
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Enjoyable experience
March 25, 2013We saw the Nutcracker over the holidays and truly enjoyed the performance. We knew someone that was performing in the show, although a very small bit it was worth seeing her and the rest of the cast perform.
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National Ballet of Canada
March 24, 2013
Excellent reputation of classics and modern interpretations of classics.
Also innovative new productions
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Very good ballet. Toronto should be proud of such a wonderful art in the city
March 16, 2013It is a wonderful ballet, second only to Russia's ballet in Moscow and St. Petersburg. We watched the Nutcracker last fall in the great venue and it was wonderful. The theatre, the Four Seasons, was a wonderful place to have it. Probably nicer than Russia.
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One of the top companies
March 08, 2013The National Ballet is a great cultural institution. It is old school ballet, like American Ballet Theater, the Royal, and the Bolshoi, though like at least the first two of these it also does "modern" pieces. The quality is very high, and some of the productions rank among the best in the world.
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Wonderful performances
March 02, 2013I subscribe to the national ballet and have seen three of their productions!! Each have been wonderful but I especially loved Giselle!! beautiful dancing, wonderful costumes and scenery!! Loved every minute of if!! Can't wait for the next production which is romeo and juliet! i would recommend this to everyone!!
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Wonderful, beautiful, excellent, world class
January 05, 2013This world class ballet is always wonderful to watch. The repertoire varies from very modern to classical. The corps is as wonderful as the many talented solo artists. Costumes and sets creative and beautiful. The venue/ building is a wonderful place to enjoy the ballet.
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World Class Dancing, World Class Theatre
January 04, 2013I love the National Ballet of Canada. I attend at least four performances a year, and try to squeeze in the Nutcracker as a bonus every second Christmas or so as I love the Russian theme and the brilliantly rich colour palette of the production. The NBS performs at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, an incredible glass... more
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I love ballet
January 04, 2013The National Ballet of Canada is amazing! I love their shows. The dancers are wonderful, and the orchestra is equally wonderful. I feel that they really tell the audience a story through the expression of dance. It's amazing to be witness to this kind of creativity.
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Really Nice
December 22, 2012The Ballet is always wonderful here and it has became a ritual for our family to go every year. We love watching all the shows and love the Nutcracker at Christmas!
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Lovely
December 04, 2012A lovely ballet. However Angele B. cannot complain about not being let in when they're late. Her tardiness should not reflect in the low score in the rating she gave.
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Nutcracker Suite was phenomenal
November 25, 2012Loved this production so much - my 2 year old was glued to her seat for the entire production. Loved it so much we are carrying on the tradition and heading back again this year! Anyone with children should do this particular production at least once. The memories will last a lifetime.
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Great show all around
November 16, 2012
Always brilliant choreography. Jaw-dropping costumes and interesting vignettes keep even my ballet-hating husband coming to see more
Great job!
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Outstanding talent and production
November 09, 2012I was a season subscriber...the program was excellent and the dancers superb. Parking and restaurants are nearby, the venue is ideal for ballet and the peripheral services are very good. Outstanding entertainment by amazing athletes.
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Always an exciting occasion
October 19, 2012What can one say of the ballet? Talent, grace, beauty and enchantment that takes your breath away! A MUST SEE at least one a year... more
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I Cried
June 27, 2012Chroma is beautiful. From the simply graphic clean set, the softness of the costumes to the dramatic lighting these dancers stand out - astounding choreography of movements not typical in ballet. I love Elena!
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The Neophyte's Arts Review - Elite Syncopations, Song of a Wayfarer, and Chroma
June 12, 2012
THE NEOPHYTE'S ARTS REVIEW:
THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA
Went to see three Ballets from the National Ballet of Canada last evening; Elite Syncopations, Song of a Wayfarer and Chroma. Up front I acknowledge two things: the performance was a final dress rehearsal; I am not an experienced ballet fan.
Elite Syncopations was brilliantly fun, but difficult to take it...
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This Hamlet is a dud
June 06, 2012Ugly music, sets and undistinguished costumes, a weak narrative line oblivious of the famous play, this production is only redeemed by energetic dancing. Not a jewel in the crown of this noble company. Disappointing.
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a world class company
April 27, 2012If the ballet is performing in town, by all means secure tickets. They usually sell out so buy them early.
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Great night out - and a steal at $12
March 07, 2012So much fun! The venue is absolutely stunning and almost worth it by itself. The vibe when you walk in is fantastic - people still getting dressed up to go to the ballet and staff everywhere to make your night feel really special. One great feature of this venue is that you aren't banished to some corner stairwell or long... more
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First Class
February 01, 2012Both the facility and the productions are amazing. I am proud of Toronto for offering this quality of production!
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Very Good Nutcracker Production
January 19, 2012Im not a ballet expert but the company produces a good Nutcracker production at Christmas in a smart modern acoustically fine theatre.
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Very nice place, service is disappointing
January 14, 2012We got tickets to a ballet and arrived late. The staff refused to let us into the show and pointed to a small tv for us to watch more then half the show from. I was standing in the hall in tears and everyone I came in contact with was very rude or just clueless when I explained what I... more
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National Ballet of Canada
December 31, 2011Love the productions and the orchestral accompaniments!
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On Your Toes
December 26, 2011Head of Canadian Ballet, this place is where Canada's best ballet performers learn their trade, very highly respected organization.
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Amazing
November 29, 2011You will not be dissappointed! The new building alone is worth the visit, and the performances are exquisite!
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Magical
November 27, 2011We went to see Romeo & Juliet...the orchestra played beautifully...the costumes were colourful and the dance was magical. The thatre was full so book early and enjoy.
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July 30, 2013
National Ballet Of Canada offers these services: art, culture.
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Founded in 1951 by British dancer Celia Franca, this ballet troupe is one of the world's greatest with more than 45 dancers and its own full symphony orchestra. The National Ballet of Canada is the only Canadian company to offer a range of traditional, full-length classics, while at the same time encouraging the creation of new works by Canadian choreographers. The ballet performs at The Four... more
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