The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. The hip hop nutcracker will feature kurtis blow, one of hip hops. Dec 28, 2015 if you love the music from tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet and missed the classical performance this holiday season by the charlotte ballet company, theres still time to see the hip hop nutcracker at the booth playhouse at the blumenthal performing arts center in uptown charlotte, showing december 29th through january 2nd. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Feb 03, 2015 filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city. 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. When blow came to town in 2015 with the hip hop nutcracker, he spoke with the currents sean mcpherson. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop.
Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in brooklyn. The hip hop nutcracker brings a new twist to a christmas. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hops founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. Headspinning snowflakes, a krump battle to rival any mousesoldier duel, and a poplocking sugarplum fairy are just a few of the treats. A reimagined holiday classic, the brooklyn nutcracker fuses ballet, hiphop and a myriad of world dance genres to create a new tradition for todays audience. A childhood love story is what drives forward the scenes of this legendary christmasseason. Summer of hip hop intensive in tampa, florida joffrey. Nov 15, 2015 new york city new jersey long island northern suburbs connecticut coronavirus localish 7 on your side 7 on your side investigates u. Find other a hip hop nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is. The hip hop nutcracker comes to omaha in 2020 and is set to be a box office hit. If you have to choose just one holiday show to see this year at kings theatre, consider the hip hop nutcracker. 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. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. Nov 27, 2019 use our guide to find the nutcracker in nyc in 2019.
A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Lil dap and melachi the nutcracker werent the best rappers and still managed to give. New yorks only culturally inclusive production, the brooklyn nutcracker transforms familiar nutcracker characters and scenes to represent the diverse traditions and vibrant culture of melting pot brooklyn. November 2021, 2015 united palace theatre, nyc december 19 njpac, newark, nj. Nutcracker ballet nyc dance shows for the 2019 holidays. Tickets hip hop nutcracker fox theatre redwood city. By karen campbell globe correspondent, december 16, 2015, 6. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music, sets out on a third national tour following the success of two previous soldout tours. Deputy mayor alicia glen said, a milestone for the flatbush community. Fanxchanges thirdparty sellers list and sell the tickets. Built in 1929, the kings theatre is the largest indoor theater in brooklyn. Hip hop nutcracker premieres in the bay area on dec 16 at the fox theatre in redwood city, produced as part of peninsula ballet theaters 50th anniversary celebration events.
Buy the hip hop nutcracker ny tickets from the official site. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. Nearly two years after its extensive restoration was announced, the historic kings theatre reopens in february 2015 with its first concert with diana ross. All of the iconic pieces of the nutcracker you will see in our production, but. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. California philharmonic dancers calphil with so you think you can dance and americas best dance crew dancerschoreographers cyrus glitch spencer, ja. Last year was just the beginning with performances that were limited to new york and new jersey.
The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. The shows director and choreographer, jennifer weber, stopped by the cbs2 studios to talk about the show while some of the dancers performed. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Options range from the rigorous beauty of new york city ballets marquee classic to a hiphop rendition. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times.
Whether you are a theater lover or just looking for a fun night out on the town, the the hip hop nutcracker performance is a perfect fit. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker dances into newark next weekend. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. Sep 25, 2015 last year was just the beginning with performances that were limited to new york and new jersey. He then transitioned into introducing the actual dance production itself by jokingly saying,i mean, if mr.
Hip hop nutcracker schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. Mix it up this year with a new take on the holiday classic. Her work can be seen in the viral video hideaway by kiesza, in which she is a featured dancer and cochoreographer. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city buy tickets and see show information. Expert is a resale marketplace, not a box office or venue. A hip hop nutcracker tickets at palace theatre columbus. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. 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. The company offers custom performances, dance for video, lessons, and school assemblies for a variety of venues and events.
Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new. Neither groupon nor fanxchange owns the tickets to this event or sets ticket prices. Hoffmann as the writer make up the russian team that created the original nutcracker. This is the hip hop nutcracker, 2016 promo by jennifer weber on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Choreographed by jennifer weber, the show will be an urban hiphop dance retelling of the timeless fairy tale. A multifaceted dancer, performer, and choreographer specializing in hip hop and street dance, ms vee has made a name for herself in the new york city dance scene since 2003. This modern interpretation of tchaikovskys classic nutcracker ballet is sure to be fun. Which means new york city and hip hop are forever intertwined.
The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through fanxchange. Use our guide to find the nutcracker in nyc in 2019. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow in brooklyn at.
Cbs2s andrea grymes interviews jennifer weber, director and choreographer of the hip hop nutracker. Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains. Her work can be seen in the viral video hideaway by kiesza, in which she is a. Well bet you 72 cents on the dollar or much, much less. The hip hop nutcracker, an explosive holiday show like no other. New york city, ny thursday november 19th united palace of cultural arts friday november 20th united palace of cultural arts. Some of their most notable performances have been for dance the world nutcracker festival 2015, new yorks got talent 2015, nyc holi hai 2015, go butlers ad campaign flashmob fail, and culture fest at pace university. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance.
New york city new jersey long island northern suburbs connecticut coronavirus localish 7 on your side 7 on your side investigates u. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. Celebrate the sixth year anniversary of the hip hop nutcracker, opened by mc kurtis blow. The return of the hip hop nutcracker and more left handed. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new twist.
Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Tchaikovsky was here today, he would probably do a nutcracker like this in the hood. This production interprets the classic with hip hop choreography and an updated version of the holiday story. Dec, 2015 the shows director and choreographer, jennifer weber, stopped by the cbs2 studios to talk about the show while some of the dancers performed. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. Dec 10, 2014 6 great nutcracker performances in nyc. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all. Rebecca mead on hamilton, a hip hop, pop, and rap musical about the founding fathers, by linmanuel miranda, which premiered at the public theatre. If you love the music from tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet and missed the classical performance this holiday season by the charlotte ballet company, theres still time to see the hip hop nutcracker at the booth playhouse at the blumenthal performing arts center in uptown charlotte, showing december 29th through january 2nd promoted as a holiday mash. Which means new york city and hiphop are forever intertwined. Find other a hip hop nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets.
Bringing a streetstyle twist to the traditional nutcracker is the annual production of the hip hop nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet is a classic holiday experience for kids and parents, and nyc offers dozens of wonderful interpretations of this beautiful christmas show while many children love the energy and drama of the nutcrackerfrom the sweet sugar plum fairy visit to the frantic battle with the rat kingit can be long for some. This event has been postponed this exciting program will showcase the best performers and music from the stages of broadway. A reimagined holiday classic, the brooklyn nutcracker fuses ballet, hip hop and a myriad of world dance genres to create a new tradition for todays audience. This production interprets the classic with hiphop choreography and an updated version of the holiday story. Saturday, feb 15 thirteen wliw21 njtv kids thirteen wliw21 world wliw21 create all arts wndt wmbq all. The return of the hip hop nutcracker and more left.
The hip hop nutcracker tour first time at kings theatre hip hop pioneer kurtis blow returns brooklyn, ny the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is set to return to the new york and new jersey area this holiday season. Dancers bring the traditional story to life in modern setting and using hiphop choreography. This magical mashup features the original score with an electronic twist, performed by an onstage dj and an electric violinist. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to your city. The hip hop nutcracker tour first time at kings theatre in. The hip hop nutcracker features tchaikovskys classic score punched up by allstar contemporary and hiphop dancers, a dj, a violinist, and kurtis blow, one of hiphops founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
The new production features 17 hip hop artists from the tribe and poisen, joined by dancers from peninsula ballet theatre. Set, naturally, in the borough, the classic characters are updated to represent the cultural diversity the youll find in the county of kings. This time around, starting in november the hip hop nutcracker will be on tour. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city.
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