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| - So, what brought me to Charlotte? The Most Incredible Thing, a ballet featuring Pet Shop Boys music, did.
One of my friends asked if we should meet up to see this ballet. The three of us planned this trip for at least half a year. We are that co-ordinated!
Opening night was on a Friday. We decided to see the ballet on Saturday night. We lucked out. There were technical difficulties at Knight Theater. Shows on opening night and the matinee on Saturday were cancelled and rescheduled. Our booked evening became the ballet's opening night.
I love what Charlotte has done with the arts scene. The downtown area is full of culture, arts, and entertainment.
I drove us over there and parked at a parking garage steps away. It was $5 to park overnight, which worked out nicely.
Knight Theater is a gorgeous arts centre. I loved the disco-like statue that greets you as you walk into the place.
The ushers were helpful in scanning out tickets and letting us know where to go. The facility reminds me of where the Royal Winnipeg Ballet performs. It's cozy and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
The main floor had a number of activities for both adults and children alike. We posed for a photo. A woman there was kind to take photos using our cell phones and cameras. There were also crown-decorating and balloon-twisting arts and crafts to keep everyone entertained.
If you want a drink, there are plenty of stands to get one or several. We didn't, as we decided to get dessert afterwards.
We sat in the first row up in the balcony area. The view was amazing. My friend did a great job ordering our tickets.
I had a rather fidgety man next to me. He constantly picked his nose and refused to share the arm rest. I simply didn't want his germs!
The ballet was amazing. It was modern and flowed nicely. The Charlotte Ballet should be so proud.
Since it was opening night, the choreographer, Javier de Frutos, took a bow at the end. What surprised us was Neil Tennant, half of Pet Shop Boys, making an appearance at the end. Both gentleman and the ballet production group took about seven or eight bows. It was sweet and much deserved.
We loved the performance so much that we returned the following day for the matinee. We had cheaper seats higher up in the balcony. However, you can't go wrong sitting anywhere. You can see everything without any obstructions.
You are not permitted to take photos during the show. That rule was obeyed by every patron, which was nice.
This theater has both stairs and an elevator for those needing assistance. It was a nice touch.
After the show, there were street performers. A trio (drummer, trombonist, and tubaist) were jamming up a storm. I loved their rendition of Bruno Mars's Finesse. It was a nice end to a wonderful night at the ballet with great friends.
This venue has terrific acoustics. It's cozy and comfortable, with great staff. I would love to come back again.
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