Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow. Dec, 2015 top pizza choices in new york city for takeout and dining innew york city boasts a number of quality pizza shops to. Read what members are saying about the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united. The combination of the setting, an ornate former movie palace, and an opening set of oldschool hiphop classics performed by kurtis blow goofy, ebullient and still able to. Hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow in brooklyn at kings. Hiphop nutcracker tchaikovsky meets urban street dance. The hip hop nutcracker tickets buy the hip hop nutcracker. This magical mashup features the original score with an electronic twist, performed by an onstage dj and an electric violinist. Get tickets to last ny performance of hip hop nutcracker this season. New york s 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.
The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. All of the iconic pieces of the nutcracker you will see in our production, but. Advance publicity made a big deal of the fact that the brooklyn nutcracker incorporates both hiphop and ballet. Fanxchanges thirdparty sellers list and sell the tickets. Dance event in atlanta, ga by the fox theatre and the hip hop nutcracker on sunday, november 26 2017 with 39k people interested and 1. The company offers custom performances, dance for video, lessons, and school assemblies for a variety of venues and events. New york city, ny thursday november 19th united palace of cultural arts friday november 20th united palace of cultural arts. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city buy tickets and see show information. The hip hop nutcracker will play local area shows at the kings theatre in brooklyn, ny on december 15 and njpac in newark, nj on december 20 and 21. 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. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new twist.
Great show, great seats, friendly helpful security guards and also the people behind the bar in the main lobby. If youre more into breakdancing than ballet, but still love tchaikovsky, this is the nutcracker for you. 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. The hip hop nutcracker dances into newark next weekend. Outside of ballet academy east, sarah is a fitting specialist at gaynor minden and she dances in various freelance projects. Lil dap made his rhyming debut on gang starrs 1992. Urban nutcracker is hiphop holiday fun the boston globe. The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through fanxchange.
We created the hip nut to have a more wide appeal and to reach out to participants beyond people who study ballet, pergament said. A vast nutcracker face was projected on a screen behind the stage, which contained a miniature nutcracker doll, a large magicians cloak on a stand, and a red bag. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, celebrates its 6th year anniversary. Filmed at the united palace theatre, nyc december 2014. Hopefully the hip hop nutcracker will be performing off again in 2021. Sep 17, 2015 last years hit holiday show returns to the united palace with two nyc shows before going on an 11city tour, including. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. They came to prominence as members of the gang starr foundation. Hip hop nutcracker tchaikovsky meets urban street dance. 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. 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. The hip hop nutcracker performed their last show in 2020 on august 10th in cleveland. Nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united palace theatre on nov 21 2015. The hip hop nutcracker a unique and joyful holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music.
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Last year, njpacs production of the hip hop nutcracker completed its fifth national tour, spread out across 28 u. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. But too often, these restaurants and bars are a huge letdown for people who believe that real partying involves conga lines, booze luges, and singalongs, not just a generic 90s hiphop soundtrack and cocktails with cheeky names. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. The most turnt up restaurants in nyc first we feast. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow is back and better than ever. Hip hop nutcracker coming to washington heights united. This time around, starting in november the hip hop nutcracker will be on tour.
And this year the production sports vibrant new sets and costumes in honor of its landmark. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines. Nov 27, 2019 where to see the nutcracker ballet in nyc in 2019. We are the preferred broker of a hip hop nutcracker tickets because of our large selection and low prices. 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. The hip hop nutcracker resets tchaikovskys classic score to explosive hip hop choreography courtesy of jennifer weber. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls.
She is the cocreator, director, and choreographer of the hip hop nutcracker, featuring rap legend kurtis blow, touring annually across the u. 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. Upcoming shows the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow. 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 nutcracker from the sweet sugar plum fairy visit to the frantic battle with the rat kingit can be long for some. All right, so this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is more different than most. It turns the nutcracker on its head, in the coolest possible way, says cbs. The hip hop nutcracker, now in its fifth year, is bringing new moves to the familiar ballet by adding hip hop choreography to tchaikovskys original score. As for the show it was a magical mix of tschaikovskys score. Nov 15, 2015 new york city new jersey long island northern suburbs connecticut localish 7 on your side 7 on your side investigates u. Hip hop nutcracker schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. Hip hop nutcracker at the ordway if you like great dancing and incredible feats of flexibility and athleticism, see the hip hop nutcracker. Bringing a streetstyle twist to the traditional nutcracker is the annual production of the hip hop nutcracker. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop.
Meet barbara walters most fascinating people of 2015 hip hop nutcracker gives classic a new twist in washington heights. She has enjoyed watching her students grow up and loves working in the young dancer, primary and enrichment divisions. The hip hop nutcracker is a full production of the nutcracker produced by new jersey performing arts center that aims to bring the experience of. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance, nyc style the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way.
Group home is a hip hop duo, composed of members lil dap birth name james heath and melachi the nutcracker birth name jamal felder. Kurtis blow told metro how he first fell in love with the shows mix of classical sounds with hiphop beats through a mutual friend. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Options range from the rigorous beauty of new york city ballets marquee classic to a hiphop rendition. Hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. A holiday mashup for the whole family,the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow in the hip hop nutcracker. Deputy mayor alicia glen said, a milestone for the flatbush community. Hoffmann as the writer make up the russian team that created the original nutcracker. Let be your ticket source for ballet and dance shows, including a hip hop nutcracker. Dancers bring the traditional story to life in modern setting and using hip hop choreography. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times.
A dozen allstar dancers plus a dj, a violinist, and awesome digital scenery bring the traditional nutcracker story to new life, but with a distinctly urban twist. Feb 03, 2015 filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. Jennifer weber is an olivier award nominated choreographer based in new york city. The hip hop nutcracker excerpted from nyc council speakers. Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. 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. Last year was just the beginning with performances that were limited to new york and new jersey. November 2021, 2015 united palace theatre, nyc december 19 njpac, newark, nj. 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 idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights.
Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in brooklyn. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklynbased theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. 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. Enjoy a holiday mashup for the whole family when the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography at smart financial centre a dozen allstar dancers, onstage dj, and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city. The hip hop nutcracker should have shows in englewood, kansas city, aurora and san diego when the new schedule comes out. Dec 10, 2014 6 great nutcracker performances in nyc. Nutcracker ballet nyc dance shows for the 2019 holidays.
Sarah began at ballet academy east through assisting the summerdance program in 2016. In 2006, she and german foreign exchange student and hip hop dancer niko wirachman started writing the hip nut, a multicultural version of the nutcracker that takes place in 2015. The united palace is located at 4140 broadway at 175th street in the washington heights neighborhood of new york city. 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. Nearly two years after its extensive restoration was announced, the historic kings theatre reopens in february 2015 with its first concert with diana ross. Find other a hip hop nutcracker dates and see why seatgeek is the trusted choice for tickets. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york city. The combination of the setting, an ornate former movie palace, and an opening set of oldschool hiphop classics performed by kurtis blow goofy, ebullient and still able to bust a move at 55 would have been. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. The hip hop nutcracker, an explosive holiday show like no other. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music, embarks on an international tour on the strength of last decembers soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. This will be an urban take on the christmas classic, the nutcracker.
Only when her prince defeats all of her enemies does clara wake up. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its grammy awardwinning score. Still time to see the hip hop nutcracker in charlotte. Options range from the rigorous beauty of new york city ballets marquee classic to a hip hop rendition. So weve rounded up more than 20 variations of the nutcracker.
Built in 1930 as a grand movie theater and one of five loews wonder theaters, the united palace is famous for its eclectic architectural styles. Built in 1930 as a grand movie theater and one of five loews wonder theaters, the united palace is famous for its eclectic architectural styles, classic motifs, and international decorative touches. Neither groupon nor fanxchange owns the tickets to this event or sets ticket prices. California philharmonic dancers the nutcracker live 2015 by outandaboutnycmag december 1, 2018 december 1. Classical ballet rubs shoulders with tap, hip hop, jazz, folkloric dance, even a little flamenco. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the 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. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. Ordway center for the performing arts presents the hip hop. The united palace is an interfaith spiritual center, entertainment venue, and artistic hub in the heart of washington heights. Buy the hip hop nutcracker touring tickets from the official site. 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 returns to nashville tpac news. 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. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. New york city new jersey long island northern suburbs connecticut localish 7 on your side 7 on your side investigates u. Reviews of the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united. The hip hop nutcracker is bringing mariaclara, the nutcracker prince, an onstage dj and an electric violinist to your city. This production interprets the classic with hiphop choreography and an updated version of the holiday story.
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. The hip hop nutcracker mommypoppins things to do in. Built in 1929, the kings theatre is the largest indoor theater in brooklyn with over 3,000. Hip hop nutcracker closed december 07, 2014 new york.
A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist. The hip hop nutcracker at smart financial centre 365. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop.
Firstly, we watched this at the legendary palace theatre which was a treat in itself. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his. Mc kurtis blowone of hip hop s founding fathersopens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. 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. A dozen allstar decadancetheatre dancers, an onstage dj, an electric violinist and rap legend kurtis blow as mc bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in contemporary new york city.
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