Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Theatrical evergreens need the constant attention of a loving gardener to maintain their freshness.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's artistic director, Terrence S. Orr, introduced his locally themed version of "The Nutcracker" in 2002. In it, the story of Marie's magical Christmas Eve begins and ends in Shadyside, and takes in the vista from Mt. Washington on the way to the Land of Enchantment, where most of the second act takes place.
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The idea of transposing "The Nutcracker" is a great technique for keeping it alive and interesting since the production does tend to be produced annually. Especially something like this which connects so strongly with the city. My only concern would be making the piece too literal. There are stereotypes of the areas but I can not imagine the story maintaining the lightness of the dream world.
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