Hip hop nutcracker is a mashup of tchaikovskys famous score and new york city hiphop dance moves. 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 turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. 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. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. Group home is a hip hop duo, composed of members lil dap birth name james heath and melachi the nutcracker birth name jamal felder.
Get us in your inbox sign up to our newsletter for the. A hip hop nutcracker in new york city tickets buy at. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Last year, njpacs production of the hip hop nutcracker completed its fifth national tour, spread out across 28 u. Its a contemporary spin on a classic, and the show tours around the world. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. 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. A dozen allstar dancers, dj, violinist, and digital scenery bring the traditional nutcracker story to life with a contemporary urban twist. Kurtis blow does some christmas rappin in the hip hop. 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.
Dec 09, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker was born in 2014. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls. The date and location for this event is 28nov20 at orpheum theatre omaha, omaha. If youre more into breakdancing than ballet, but still love tchaikovsky, this is the nutcracker for you. The hip hop nutcracker comes to njpac in december 2019. It turns the nutcracker on its head, in the coolest possible way, says cbs. 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. 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. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the allfemale hiphop crew decadancetheatre in brooklyn. Hoffmanns beloved story from traditional 19th century germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary 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. Dec 20, 2016 in the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. The hip hop nutcracker tickets the hip hop nutcracker 2020. 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 nutcracker is a mashup of tchaikovskys famous score and new york city hip hop dance moves. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city. 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. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of e. Hip hop nutcracker the ticket center at the whiting. Tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance, nyc style the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Kings theatre 1027 flatbush avenue brooklyn, ny 11226. Brooklyn nutcracker is simply, imperfectly charming. Get discount the hip hop nutcracker tickets for kings theatre brooklyn new york. 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. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers. Hip hop nutcracker university of alabama at birmingham.
For this performance, the ballet slippers are put aside as dancers perform explosive urban choreography that defies gravity. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. 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. Need a hip hop nutcracker in new york city tickets. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. See traditional, hiphop nutcracker in york flipsidepa. Dec 07, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker december 7, 2019 8. Dec 10, 2018 tchaikovskys classic ballet gets an urban makeover in njpacs the hip hop nutcracker. Theres a light post strung with a pair of magical red sneakers, a bench, and a bar top in the land of. Tchaikovskys ballet gets a facelift as rap icon kurtis blow mcs a ferocious contemporary reimagining with hip hop dancers, digital projection and a beatdriv.
Hoffmann as the writer make up the russian team that created the original nutcracker. A hip hop nutcracker in new york city tickets buy at ticketcity. 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. 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. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. The hip hop nutcracker mommypoppins things to do with kids. 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 hops founding fathers, who.
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. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hops founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new. Buy tickets online now or find out more with new york city theater. The hip hop nutcracker is putting a new spin on a holiday classic. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker, strathmore at music center at. Dec 08, 2017 advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hiphop and ballet. The hip hop nutcracker new york tickets coming soon at kings. A vast nutcracker face was projected on a screen behind the stage. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. Returning for the third year to the united palace of cultural arts, this is the only new york. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains.
The hip hop nutcracker a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. 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. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the allfemale hip hop crew decadancetheatre in brooklyn.
The hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography. 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. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop. On rockaway beach, sunbathing young professionals flag down glistening men hauling cooler bags. Cbs a truly oneofakind experience, filled with highpowered choreography and a very modern storyline. Cbs a crowdpleasing and uplifting saga just in time for the holiday season. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker, is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. Hip hop nutcracker timesunion center for the performing.
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A dozen unstoppable allstar dancers go fullout from start to finish, wrapping the classic story of the nutcracker in new york city style. 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. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, celebrates its 6th year anniversary. The hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow will be staged on monday, dec. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. Sep 17, 2015 time out new york called it a classic rebooted. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. 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.
Buy the hip hop nutcracker touring tickets from the official site. Elle magazine a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is better than ever. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashville tpac news. 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, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, celebrates its 6th year. 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 with guest mc kurtis blow the. The hip hop nutcracker resets tchaikovskys classic score to explosive hip hop choreography.
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. 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. All of the iconic pieces of the nutcracker you will see in our production, but. 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.
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 comes to rochester one night only. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hop s founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. 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. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklynbased theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. They came to prominence as members of the gang starr foundation. Advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hip hop and ballet.
Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city buy tickets and see show information. Since its set in the streets of new york, the hip hop nutcracker doesnt have much of a set. 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. 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. Nutcracker ballet nyc dance shows for the 2019 holidays. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to your city. 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.
Buy the hip hop nutcracker ny tickets from the official site. 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. 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. Nov 27, 2019 december in new york abounds with opportunities to see the nutcracker ballet, which for dance. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow is back and better than ever. The hip hop nutcracker alys stephens performing arts center.
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