Sights & Sounds

“Instead of trying to get around the ‘Nutcracker,’ BalletRox director Tony Williams, a former principal dancer with Boston Ballet, trans-formed the ballet into a multicultural celebration reflective of the world we live in . . . this is a ‘Nutcracker’ with attitude.”
— Boston Globe, Dec 1, 2005
“Not your mother’s ‘Nutcracker’ . . . (Tony) has produced an innovative and mystically beautiful dance extravaganza that opens the hearts and minds of its audience just as much as it opens the worlds of its performers”
— Boston Spirit Dec/Jan 2006

BalletRox’s mission comes to life in the Urban Nutcracker family “Urban Nutcracker has something for everyone.”
— Bay State Banner, Dec 15, 2005
BalletRox’s mission comes to life in the Urban Nutcracker family “Urban Nutcracker has something for everyone.”
— Bay State Banner, Dec 15, 2005

“BRAVO! BalletRox’s Urban Nutcracker winningly mixes Tchaikovsky score with Ellington’s”
— Boston Phoenix Dec, 2005
“BalletRox gives ‘Nutcracker’ a vibrant twist”
— Boston Globe, Dec 13, 2005

To view a short video of the 2004 production of
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker click here. (QuickTime required)
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