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Madison Ballet celebrates 30 years with glittering 'Nutcracker'

LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | 77 Square | Posted: Sunday, December 18, 2011 8:30 am

There's a lot to love in Madison Ballet's annual production of "The Nutcracker," from the sparkling little pulcinellas under Mother Ginger's skirt to the sumptuous Tchaikovsky score. This year's production, running in Overture Hall through Dec. 26, marks 30 years since the ballet company incorporated as the Wisconsin Dance Ensemble..... Read more...

Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker charms and inspires

Katie Reiser on Sunday 12/18/2011 8:10 pm

Last year, The New York Times dance critic Alastair Macauley traveled the country to take in many versions of The Nutcracker, a sure prescription for Nutcracker burnout. But I would like to think if he'd seen a 30th anniversary performance by the Madison Ballet at the Overture Center... Read more...

Concerts on the Square features ballet, Beatles in 27th season

By LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | The Capital Times | Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2010

Blankets form a patchwork quilt on the Capitol lawn. Little kids grasp balloons. Couples waltz to Strauss, friends chat too loudly (even heard over the “1812 Overture”) and bike racks are a mess of locks and wheels. The wine is flowing, and boxed dinners open to reveal summertime treats. Read more...

Madison Ballet takes on romance and the Bard

By LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | The Capital Times | Posted: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Madison Ballet's professional dancers will keep their toe shoes tapping in 2010-11 with three main stage productions, including a ballet version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Read more...

Strong 'Cinderella' seizes her prince in Madison Ballet's fine production

By LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | The Capital Times | Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

In the famous fairy tale, no one is looking at Cinderella's face — we're all looking at her feet. So it is in Madison Ballet's luxurious production, running through Sunday afternoon in Overture Hall. With gorgeous costumes, fluttering ballerinas and a large cast of small dancers (playing lightning bugs, bees, strawberries and moths), this “Cinderella” is a delightful trip into a fantasy world. Read more...

Madison Ballet presents lovely, lively 'Nutcracker'

By LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | The Capital Times | Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2009

In the opening scene of “The Nutcracker,” there is a tiny, sweet moment between young Clara and her father. With big sweeps of her arms and a beaming smile, Clara shows her dad how excited she is for Christmas: The friends! The toys! The tree! Read more...