Reviews

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...