Here are the shows currently listed on ticketmaster. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. Episode 6 1h 23m 24s a holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. The hip hop nutcracker featuring rap music legend mc kurtis blow as guest mc comes to the north charleston performing arts center this december the inaugural tour, produced by njpac, spans 11 american cities starting in november atlanta, ga, miami, fl, st. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis blow.
The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Newark when planning new jersey performing arts centers season, njpac president and ceo john schreiber and executive vice president. Revelers at the opening night of the new jersey performing arts center in october 1997 called the new venue a dream come true. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its grammy awardwinning score. The hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow in newark at new. Oct 03, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy performing arts centre on friday, november 29, 2019. Feb 03, 2015 filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashville november 24. Dec 20, 2016 breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more. Find tickets for sports, concerts and theatre events on fanxchanges secondary ticket marketplace and get the best seats for live events.
The inaugural tour, produced by njpac, spans 11 american cities starting in. The hip hop nutcracker special guest mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers, once again will open the show with a short set before rapping the introduction to the hip hop nutcracker. Today the newark venue announced its coming lineup, which boasts 120 shows, with many more to come. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring kurtis blow, to hit the. The hip hop nutcracker proved to be a sensation in 2014, drawing over 5,000 people across two united palace performances and a pair of gigs at new jersey performing arts center njpac in newark, nj. Tchaikovsky was here today, he would probably do a nutcracker like this in the hood.
Season 1 30s directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a holiday mashup for the. In its first year of touring in 2015, the hip hop nutcracker. The show, produced by the new jersey performing arts center, combines hiphop music and dance with the classic melodies of tchaikovsky. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashville tpac news center. The hip hop nutcracker announces tour with stop in atlanta. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac with executive producer eva price and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker will feature mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding. Celebrate with njpacs very own holiday smash and pbs special an urban dance retelling of the fairy tale, featuring kurtis blow as special guest mc. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, hits the road this holiday season to 28 u.
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. Dec 11, 2017 njpac in newark will present a unique update of the nutcracker, with hiphop choreography and guest emceeing by rapper kurtis blow, at its prudential hall, dec. Kurtis blow told metro how he first fell in love with the shows mix of classical sounds with hiphop beats through a mutual friend. He then transitioned into introducing the actual dance production itself by jokingly saying,i mean, if mr. Join mariaclara and the nutcracker prince as they set off for a magical adventurein modern day new york city. Njpac presents diverse, new season lifestyle new jersey. Last saturday, december, was the encore performance of the hiphop nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker, which merged hiphop, rap and tchaikovsky, is an njpac property that sold out prudential hall, played 11 cities nationwide, then toured russia under the auspices of the state department. Njpac in association with the universal hip hop museum presents.
The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music will return to nashville for two performances on november 24. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, returns to the road this holiday season for a 30city national tour including a stop at cobb energy performing arts centre on friday, november 29, 2019. The hip hop nutcracker is an modern twist on a holiday classic performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Nov 17, 2015 the hip hop nutcracker proved to be a sensation in 2014, drawing over 5,000 people across two united palace performances and a pair of gigs at new jersey performing arts center njpac in newark, nj. Search at, the number one source for concerts, sports, arts, theater, theatre, broadway shows, family event tickets on online. The hip hop nutcracker, which merged hip hop, rap and tchaikovsky, is an njpac property that sold out prudential hall, played 11 cities nationwide, then toured russia under the auspices of the state department. Next season, well introduce carefree, a collaboration with rko pictures, which provides a new take on the songs. Hip hop nutcracker brings a generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls. This year, pbs has exclusively partnered with the production to air all arts presents the hip. Rap legend kurtis blow is special guest mc for a hiphop holiday mashup at njpac on december 19 and baristanet has a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive choreography. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist.
Ordway center for the performing arts presents the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. 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. Dec 20, 2017 revelers at the opening night of the new jersey performing arts center in october 1997 called the new venue a dream come true. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. The hip hop nutcracker played their last concert in 2020 on august 10th in cleveland.
The hip hop nutcracker adds a new twist to the classic ballet. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. The show returns saturday to the new jersey performing arts center in. Paul, mn, and charlotte, nc, among them before concluding with a twocity tour of russia, including moscow, from jan. If you like great dancing and incredible feats of flexibility and athleticism, see the hip hop nutcracker.
Oct 28, 2015 ordway center for the performing arts presents the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his head in the coolest possible way. Njpac presents the hip hop nutcracker featuring kurtis blow. Njpac and united palace of cultural arts come together to produce hip hop nutcracker at njpac in newark, nj on dec 5, 6, 2014. When blow came to town in 2015 with the hip hop nutcracker, he spoke with the currents sean mcpherson. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates.
The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her prince, myron, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Hip hop nutcracker on tour featuring kurtis blow universal. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac and cocommissioned by united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength. The hip hop nutcracker featuring rap music legend mc kurtis blow as guest. Jerry seinfeld, dionne warwick among big stars in njpacs. Jul 24, 2017 the hip hop nutcracker is produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac, and executive produced by eva price. The hip hop nutcracker should make appearances in englewood, kansas city, aurora and san diego when the new schedule comes out.
The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. 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. Nov 27, 2016 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family. Many shows in njpacs 201516 season will go on sale this. The hip hop nutcracker dances into newark next weekend. Newark the hiphop nutcracker, with the rap artist kurtis blow. Hopefully the hip hop nutcracker concerts will be kicking off again in 2021.
Last year, njpacs production of the hip hop nutcracker completed its fifth national tour, spread out across 28 u. Bringing a streetstyle twist to the traditional nutcracker is the annual production of the hip hop nutcracker. The hiphop nutcracker returns to atlanta on november 29. Other nutcracker shows around the state will take place. A classic holiday favorite undergoes a modern spin as the beloved the nutcracker will transform the new jersey performing arts center stage into an invigorating hip hop spectacle the hip hop.
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. Nov 12, 2017 newark, nj new jersey performing arts center njpac presents the hip hop nutcracker, an urban dance retelling of the timeless fairy tale, featuring rap legend kurtis blow as special guest mc. Event details the hip hop nutcracker eisemann center. Only when her prince defeats all of her enemies does clara wake up. Aug 29, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music will return to nashville for two performances on november 24. Ordway center for the performing arts presents the hip hop. Celebrate the holiday season with njpacs very own holiday smash an urban dance retelling of the timeless fairy tale, featuring rap legend. Njpac in newark will present a unique update of the nutcracker, with hiphop choreography and guest emceeing by rapper kurtis blow, at its prudential hall, dec. Newark, nj new jersey performing arts center njpac presents the hip hop nutcracker, an urban dance retelling of the timeless fairy tale.
The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is a holiday mashup for the entire family. The new jersey performing arts center, by celebrating diversity, shall be americas foremost urban presenter of arts and entertainment, a creative and effective leader in arts education for children, a convener of useful and enlightening civic engagement events, and a catalyst for economic development in its home city of newark. Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj and a violinist.
Download the all arts app to your phone or streaming device to watch. Join clara, the young girl who is given a nutcracker doll on. 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. Its was a short an intense ride from the moment we got the green light to produce it about 3 months ago to the final performance last week. The hip hop nutcracker brings a new twist to a christmas.
Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac with executive producer eva price and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker will feature mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops founding fathers. Dec, 2015 the hip hop nutcracker dances into newark next weekend. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. Cbs a truly oneofakind experience, filled with highpowered choreography and a very modern storyline. A guide to nutcracker ballet productions in new jersey nj monthly.
New jersey performing arts center, 1 center street. The new jersey performing arts centers 2015 2016 season is its biggest yet. The hip hop nutcracker is produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac, and executive produced by eva price. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever.
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