I saw the performance of The Nutcracker last night Wednesday 4 December and I'm sorry to say it was extremely disappointing. Several of the dancers had major mishaps and the choreography was messy. The Orchestra was amazing!
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Thank you for reading the article and your helpful comment. I strive for accuracy in my work so appreciate you pointing out that Ruthie's involvement with the Broadway version of The Boy From Oz was only during its New York workshop (2002), prior to the production's world premiere in 2003.
Irrespective of that, it would be a treat to see Ruthie and Todd perform a duet from the show!
Best regards,
Olivia
Olivia Stewart
Arts Journalist