Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. The hip hop nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker new york. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, who. A dozen allstar dancers, dj, violinist, and digital scenery bring the traditional nutcracker story to life with a contemporary urban twist.
Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. The hip hop nutcracker at the victoria theater, newark, nj. Hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers. Dec 10, 2018 tchaikovskys classic ballet gets an urban makeover in njpacs the hip hop nutcracker. Cbs a truly oneofakind experience, filled with highpowered choreography and a very modern storyline. Fusing contemporary dance moves and a new york city backdrop with the beloved fairy tale, this christmas. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. All of the iconic pieces of the nutcracker you will see in our production, but. Dec 08, 2017 advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hiphop and ballet.
We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by. The hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography. Instead of pointe shoes, these sugarplums are lacing up their hightop sneakers and theyll be poppin and lockin their way into new york. A dozen allstar dancers, onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hop s founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the. A cosmopolitan balletomane, he can compare new york city ballet and american ballet theater not only with each other but also with the paris opera ballet and other top troupes. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever.
It is adapted to todays new york by mike fitelson, executive director of upca the works original producer and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj boo and an on. The hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. Dec 09, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker was born in 2014. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. The hip hop nutcracker comes to njpac in december 2019. Hip hop nutcracker the ticket center at the whiting. Hip hop nutcracker tickets the hip hop nutcracker tickets though this play is based in an urban setting, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky as composer, marius petipa as the choreographer and e. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. The hip hop nutcracker tickets the hip hop nutcracker 2020. The hip hop nutcracker comes to rochester one night only. To add a unique element to the dozen all star dancers, dj, electric violinist, is that the legendary kurtis blow is the special guest mc of the event. See traditional, hiphop nutcracker in york flipsidepa.
It is adapted to todays new york by mike fitelson, executive director of upca the works original producer and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj boo and an on. A hip hop nutcracker in new york city tickets buy at. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar contemporary and hip hop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hip hop s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers. Nov 26, 2017 the hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre.
The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. The date and location for this event is 28nov20 at orpheum theatre omaha, omaha. Hoffmann as the writer make up the russian team that created the original nutcracker. Sep 17, 2015 time out new york called it a classic rebooted. Returning for the third year to the united palace of cultural arts, this is the only new york. Heres 7 ways we do the nutcracker in new york city metro us. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new twist in washington heights abc7 new york the nutcracker is a holiday classic, but a remake of.
The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the allfemale hiphop crew decadancetheatre in brooklyn. The one that had its new york debut on sunday at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights began, as so many do, with an m. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker alys stephens performing arts center. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights. New york cbsnewyork what do you get when you mix tchaikovskys famous score with a group of allstar dancers, an electrical violinist and a dj. Just like the original, in the hip hop nutcracker, mariaclara and the nutcracker prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Weber was commissioned by new york city center to create a new work for nycb principal dancer tiler peck and hip hop legend lil buck for the 2018 fall for dance festival. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker, is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. The hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow majestic. The hip hop nutcracker is putting a new spin on a holiday classic. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance.
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Hoffmanns beloved story from traditional 19th century germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary new york. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. It turns the nutcracker on its head, in the coolest possible way, says cbs. The hip hop nutcracker, strathmore at music center at. Kings theatre 1027 flatbush avenue brooklyn, ny 11226. Theres a light post strung with a pair of magical red sneakers, a bench, and a bar top in the land of. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hops founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj.
Dec 23, 2018 hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls, raves the new york times. Hip hop museum to open in new york march 16, 2020 file rap musician kurtis blow performs during a rehearsal for the hip hop nutcracker at the united palace theater in new york city, november. Last year, njpacs production of the hip hop nutcracker completed its fifth national tour, spread out across 28 u. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca, and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by.
Tchaikovskys ballet gets a facelift as rap icon kurtis blow mcs a ferocious contemporary reimagining with hip hop dancers, digital projection and a beatdriv. The hip hop nutcracker a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is an njpac production that reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. Tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance, nyc style the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. The hip hop nutcracker swaps ballet for street dancing and sets the story of mariaclara right here in new york city, remixing tchaikovsys original score with beats by kurtis blow. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city buy tickets and see show information. Brooklyn nutcracker is simply, imperfectly charming. The hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow paramount theater presents the hip hop nutcracker, an urban hdance retelling of the timeless fairy tale, featuring rap legend kurtis blow as special guest mc. Tim norris venturing into new worlds is nothing new for blow. Dec 07, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker december 7, 2019 8. It is adapted to todays new york by mike fitelson, executive director of upca the works original producer and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj boo and an onstage electric violinist. Kurtis blow does some christmas rappin in the hip hop. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls, raves the new york times. The hip hop nutcracker mommypoppins things to do with kids. The hip hop nutcracker for a fun twist on a holiday classic, dont miss the hip hop nutcracker, which reimagines tchaikovskys score through hip hop instead of ballet.
Buy the hip hop nutcracker touring tickets from the official site. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to your city. Cbs a crowdpleasing and uplifting saga just in time for the holiday season. Her concert dance work has been performed at jacobs pillow, the apollo, the kennedy center, lincoln center, southbank center, and the stanislavsky music theatre, moscow. A vast nutcracker face was projected on a screen behind the stage. A dozen unstoppable allstar dancers go fullout from start to finish, wrapping the classic story of the nutcracker in new york city style. The hip hop nutcracker dances into newark next weekend. The new york times it turns the nutcracker on its head, in the coolest possible way. The hip hop nutcracker resets tchaikovskys classic score to explosive hip hop choreography. Just like in the original ballet, mariaclara and the nutcracker prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. With the freshest hip hop choreography, a live dj and electric violinist, this crowd pleasing and uplifting saga turns the original tchaikovsky score on its head in the coolest possibly way. Buy tickets online now or find out more with new york city theater.
Hip hop nutcracker is a mashup of tchaikovskys famous score and new york city hiphop dance moves. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop. Need a hip hop nutcracker in new york city tickets. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Get us in your inbox sign up to our newsletter for the. Hip hop nutcracker is a mashup of tchaikovskys famous score and new york city hip hop dance moves. Hip hop is getting its very own museum in its birthplace in new york state. Advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hip hop and ballet.
The hip hop nutcracker a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Mar 16, 2020 hip hop is getting its very own museum in its birthplace in new york state hip hop is the name for the music, dance and fashion culture that developed around 50 years ago in the new york city. But this year, greater york dance artistic director lori pergament, who has staged the nutcracker ballet for the last 17 years, wanted to do something a little funky. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. For this performance, the ballet slippers are put aside as dancers perform explosive urban choreography that defies gravity. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashville tpac news. Elle magazine a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is better than ever. Hip hop nutcracker timesunion center for the performing. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, who opens the show. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Hip hop nutcracker university of alabama at birmingham. Get discount the hip hop nutcracker tickets for kings theatre brooklyn new york. Hip hop is the name for the music, dance and fashion culture that developed around 50 years ago in the new york city.
The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, celebrates its 6th year anniversary. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist and mc. Lil dap made his rhyming debut on gang starrs 1992 classic daily operation on the song im the man. The hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow will be staged on monday, dec.
If youre more into breakdancing than ballet, but still love tchaikovsky, this is the nutcracker for you. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow is back and better than ever. On rockaway beach, sunbathing young professionals flag down glistening men hauling cooler bags. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, celebrates its 6th year. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of e. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the allfemale hip hop crew decadancetheatre in brooklyn. Buy the hip hop nutcracker ny tickets from the official site. Hip hop nutcracker timesunion center for the performing arts. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklynbased theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. Nov 27, 2019 december in new york abounds with opportunities to see the nutcracker ballet, which for dance. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines.
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