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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Last season's holiday sensation returns! Rap legend Kurtis Blow is special guest MC for this hip-hop holiday mash-up for the whole family.
“A generous dose of contemporary spirit sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls” – The New York Times
The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, an electric violinist, and digital scenery bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in a contemporary urban setting.
Ready to embark on an international tour that includes stops in Russia, this freestylin’ show celebrates love, community and the magic of New Year’s Eve. The high-energy cast includes Gabriel Alvarez, Ann Sylvia Clark, Myriam Gadri, Lucile “Frak” Graciano, Alain “Hurrikane” Lauture, Sophia LaVonne, Derek Matterson, Miki Michelle, Frankie Rodriguez and Brandon Rosario.
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker is directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber from the award-winning hip-hop company Decadancetheatre. It is adapted to contemporary New York City by Mike Fitelson and set to The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky, with hip-hop interludes remixed and re-imagined by DJ Boo.
One of the founders and creators of recorded rap, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major label in 1979, at the age of 20. His gold album, The Breaks, helped ignite an international “Rap Attack.”
