Can't speak to the Florida Theater performance, however, one of my daughters danced with Ballet Oklahoma, in OKC and later in Orlando. I have seen my share of the Nutcracker's and grew to love it. I did see the Times-Union performance and it was outstanding, but very true to the original story line. No libertys were taken to break the mold. I am curious as to what the Florida Theater performance will do? Orlando did one where the conflict with the rats became more of a friendly game, in fact they removed the violent aspects and really pulled it off so that it ran smooth as silk. I wouldn't have thought I would like such a radical departure from the norm, but it was downright fantastic. That my daughter was the Spanish lady at the ball, didn't throw my enjoyment in the new twists to the old story.
Let me know, I really would like to see it myself.
Ocklawaha
