The show features tchaikovskys classical score, mixed with an onstage dj, dj boo. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. The united palace will have a second performance dec. Nov 26, 2016 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 production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj and a violinist. 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. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre. The hiphop nutcracker united palace, 4140 broadway at 175th street, in the washington heights section. Mike fitelson writercocreator is the executive director of the united palace of cultural arts upca and original producer of the hip hop nutcracker. 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.
Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is coming to the eisemann center in richardson. Reviews of the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united. 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. Buy the hip hop nutcracker tickets and check event dates at goldstar. Arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. Hip hop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is coming to the eisemann center in richardson. Holiday magic is coming to new york citys most enchanting theatre when the hip hop nutcracker makes its debut at the united palace, manhattans 4th largest theatre, on sunday, december 7 at 5pm.
Previously as the executive director of the united palace of cultural arts upca, he cocreated the hip hop nutcracker with jennifer weber, adapting the story and supplying the images for the scenery, and produced its premiere. Where to see the nutcracker in new jersey, new york city. The combination of the setting, an ornate former movie palace, and an opening set of oldschool hiphop. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker. We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. The history of the united palace began in 1930, when it was then one of five loews wonder theatres across the boroughs and new jersey. Kurtis blow brings his classic christmas rapping to hip. Nov 30, 2016 the hiphop nutcracker will be making its uptown debut on sunday, december 7th at 6 pm at the venerable united palace. Mar 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 18, 2015. Nov 20, 2018 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 tickets and event dates goldstar.
How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new. The hip hop nutcracker tour visits united palace, new jersey. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes to the fox performing arts center in. I didnt know what to expect because id only ever since the. 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. Hip hop nutcracker the riverside theater nov 27 pabst theater. The united palace is an interfaith spiritual center, entertainment venue, and artistic hub in the heart of washington heights. The hip hop nutcracker turns the classic holiday ballet. A dozen allstar dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in a modernday setting. City by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca a.
Produced by the new jersey performing arts center with executive producer, eva price, and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural. Hip hop nutcracker will be at the soldiers and sailors memorial auditorium on nov. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashville november 24 tpac. The hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united palace. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. 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 its soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. Hip hop nutcracker gives classic holiday ballet a new twist.
Fitelson has worked to build the northern manhattan arts community for 17 years. Hip hop nutcracker schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. Enjoy a night out, while making soaps, candles, food and glass items to give as holiday gifts. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber.
The hip hop nutcracker returns to the palace december 22 posted. All of the iconic pieces of the nutcracker you will see in our production, but. 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 kurtis. The altria theatre describes the hip hop nutcracker as, 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 its soldout performances of the world premiere at new jersey performing arts center njpac and united palace. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his. Hip hop nutcracker coming to washington heights united palace. Check out the first public performance of new scenes from the hip hop nutcracker at voices of new. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring guest emcee kurtis blow, is adding a show to its run at the united palace in washington heights.
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. 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. In addition to some explosive hip hop choreography bounding across the united palace theatre stage, this merry mashup also features an appearance by one of hip hop s pillars. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Eva price, and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts.
Hip hop is the name for the music, dance and fashion culture that developed around 50 years ago in the new york city borough of the bronx. The hip hop nutcracker celebrates love, community and the magic of new years eve. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more. Nov 26, 2017 the hip hop nutcracker celebrates love, community and the magic of new years eve. The hip hop nutcracker tour visits united palace, new jersey performing arts center and kings theatre hip hop pioneer kurtis blow returns. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hip hop choreography, a dozen allstar dancers, onstage dj, an electric violinist and digital scenery. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Find upcoming event tour dates and schedules for hip hop nutcracker at. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights.
Sep 17, 2015 last years hit holiday show returns to the united palace with two nyc shows before going on an 11city tour, including. You wont believe these sexy twists on the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker features special guest mc kurtis blow. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Hoffmanns beloved story from traditional 19th century germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of.
Capa presents the hip hop nutcracker at the palace theatre 34 w. The production comes to the fox theatre on tuesday. November 25, 2019 a holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker is a remixed and reimagined contemporary dance spectacle that transforms e. Designed by noted architect thomas lamb cort theatre, the former ziegfeld theatre with interiors overseen by decorative specialist harold rambusch waldorf astoria, radio city music hall, it was one of the regions premier vaudeville and movie houses. Previously as the executive director of the united palace of cultural arts upca he cocreated the hip hop nutcracker with jennifer weber, adapting the story and supplying the images for the scenery, and produced its premiere. The hip hop nutcracker returns to the palace december 22. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway.
The hip hop nutcracker tour to hit united palace, njpac. Last saturday, december, was the encore performance of the hiphop nutcracker. United palace of cultural arts the hip hop nutcracker traveling holiday production made a stop at the palace theatre for a onenightonly spectacular on dec. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hip hop nutcracker. Nov 21, 2019 the hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and includes dancers, a violinist and dj. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, featuring guest emcee kurtis blow, is adding a show to its run at the united palace in washington heights. The hip hop nutcracker eisemann center for the performing arts breaking the nut at the eisemann center, a tour of the phenomenal the hip hop nutcracker shows how to blend the classic and. Dec 11, 2014 the hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber and includes dancers, a violinist and dj. Performing arts center njpac and united palace of cultural arts upca in new york city. Hoffmanns beloved story from traditional 19th century germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary new york city. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this.
It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca and includes hiphop interludes. Fitelson has worked to build the northern manhattan arts community for 15 years. Nov 03, 2017 produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes to the fox performing arts center in riverside nov. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no ballet. Dec 20, 2016 breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. 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. Last years hit holiday show returns to the united palace with two nyc shows before going on an 11city tour, including. All right, so this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is more different than most. 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. Holiday dance spectacle the hip hop nutcracker to visit. The hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist.
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