American Contemporary Ballet’s Nutcracker: A Creative Feat!

American Contemporary Ballet’s Nutcracker is an experience like you’ve never had.

American Contemporary Ballet cast members
Mingle with ACB cast members during the post-show reception.

ACB’s marketing is coy about the immersive experience of their show and for good reason. I won’t spill any of their secrets. You have to attend the show to find out, but I can tell you the following:

  • Kids get closeup and individual attention. You can see their sense of wonder. They looked like kids from Norman Rockwell prints.
  • The music septet is spectacular. Not really a surprise, as ACB always puts emphasis on quality music. The surprise is hearing Nutcracker in this format.
  • There is a pre-show. Several types of performers greet the audience as they enter the ‘suite.’
  • The audience is seated in a creative winter setting. It looks like a winter Neverland. Dancers whiz by the audience members like winter fairies.

I may post some photos after the series concludes. Or maybe not. This could be a secret worth keeping for another year.