Why did some audience members find The Nutcracker experience at San Antonio Municipal Auditorium lacking?
Disruptive audience behavior, such as late arrivals and noise, detracted from the overall performance enjoyment.
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Disruptive audience behavior, such as late arrivals and noise, detracted from the overall performance enjoyment.
Attendees noted poor sound quality from recorded music, which diminished the overall performance experience.
Missing traditional Russian dancers left some audience members feeling that the first act was rushed.
Long lines at limited concession stands caused some guests to miss parts of the performance.
Attendees expressed a desire to make attending this ballet an annual holiday tradition with family.