The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre. The idea for the hip hop nutcracker was conceived at the united palace of cultural arts in washington heights. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca, and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this nutcracker the hip hop nutcracker is coming to the eisemann center in richardson. The hip hop nutcracker is a fulllength production thats directed and choreographed by jennifer weber. The hip hop nutcracker turns the classic holiday ballet. The hip hop nutcracker returns to nashvilles tpac this. 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.
That expanded to the entire score in 2014, and by 2015, the hip hop nutcracker was touring to other cities, produced by the new jersey performing. New york city, ny thursday november 19th united palace of cultural arts friday november 20th united palace of cultural arts saturday november 21st united palace of cultural arts. Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. A dozen allstar dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in a modernday setting. Fitelson has worked to build the northern manhattan arts community for 15 years. 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. 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. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. Where to see the nutcracker in new jersey, new york city. Hoffmanns beloved story from traditional 19th century germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of. Reviews of the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united. Tuesday where fox theatre, 527 north grand boulevard more info 3145341111. The hip hop nutcracker tour visits united palace, new jersey performing arts center and kings theatre hip hop pioneer kurtis blow returns. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by.
A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker is back and better than ever. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center 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 hop s founding fathers, opening the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca and includes hiphop interludes. Upca also hosts the annual danza highbridge festival at the highbridge pool in washington heights. The hip hop nutcracker tour to hit united palace, njpac.
The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance. The hip hop nutcracker returns to the palace december 22. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the. The hip hop nutcracker returns to the palace december 22 posted. 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. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts upca and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj. Filmed at the united palace theatre, nyc december 2014. The hiphop nutcracker tour coming to eisemann center in. 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. As distinct, diverse, and magical as manhattan itself. The show, which combines hip hop dance with a classic holiday score, will hold two performances at washington heights united palace. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis.
Reviews for the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united palace theatre in new york, ny at goldstar. In the hip hop nutcracker, tchaikovskys soundtrack remains, but theres no. It features allstar dancers, the onstage dj and an electric violinist. Kurtis blow brings his classic christmas rapping to hip. The hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music, is set to return to. In addition to some explosive hip hop choreography bounding across the united palace theatre stage, this merry mashup also features an.
Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her. Check out the first public performance of new scenes from the hip hop nutcracker at voices of new. The united palace of cultural arts upca is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2012 with the mission to uplift, educate, and unite our northern manhattan community and beyond through art. 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 with mc kurtis blow at united. Patrons cheered on the nutcracker, as he won a hiphop battle against a mouse. Breakdancing to tchaikovsky in the hiphop nutcracker. 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. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. The hip hop nutcracker, presented by cohen and grigsby. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing.
The music complements the 12 dancers while the transitional music brings a contemporary vibe to the show. Except for a few glimpses of worthwhile dancing, this was a pedestrian. The hip hop nutcracker tour visits united palace, new. Hip hop nutcracker coming to washington heights united. This holiday season, the united palace of cultural arts presents the hip hop nutcracker, offering its debut performances at manhattans united palace and. A unique and joyful event, this eveninglength production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, a dj, a violinist, and. The hip hop nutcracker returns to the united palace with two nyc shows with special guest kurtis blow, the king of rap, on saturday. To achieve this goal, upca serves as the bridge between the community and the landmark united palace, manhattan s 4th largest theatre.
This time around, starting in november the hip hop nutcracker will be on tour. 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. The hip hop nutcracker returns to the united palace with two nyc shows with special guest kurtis blow, the king of rap, on saturday, december 3, 2016. 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. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary work set to tchaikovskys timeless music featuring rap legend kurtis blow as special guest mc, 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. Hiphop and classical fans alike could flip for this. Performing arts events range from the fiveyear anniversary concert of in the heights, to literary readings by pulitzer prizewinning junot diaz, to the inaugural production of the hip hop nutcracker. The hiphop nutcracker will be making its uptown debut on sunday, december 7th at 6 pm at the venerable united palace. The hip hop nutcracker joins the roster of holiday.
Last years hit holiday show returns to the united palace with two nyc shows before going on an 11city tour, including. 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. You need to be in attendance for the uptown debut of the hiphop nutcracker at the venerable united palace on sunday, december 7th. Hip hop nutcracker will be at the soldiers and sailors memorial auditorium on nov.
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. To achieve this goal, upca serves as the bridge between the community and the landmark united palace, manhattans 4th largest theatre. Pyotr tchaikovskys nutcracker was first performed in 1892. 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. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac with executive producer, e.
The united palace is an interfaith spiritual center, entertainment venue, and artistic hub in the heart of washington heights. All of the iconic pieces of the nutcracker you will see in our production, but. 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. Cbs news said the hip hop nutcracker turns tchaikovsky on his. Twas the night before christmas eve, and all through the house. Directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, the hip hop nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to tchaikovskys timeless music. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more.
The show features tchaikovskys classical score, mixed with an onstage dj, dj boo. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre. Fitelson has worked to build the northern manhattan arts community for 17 years. 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.
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