The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Sunday | November 10, 2019 | 3:00 p.m.
“A truly one-of-a-kind experience, filled with high-powered choreography and a very modern storyline.” – Elle Magazine
The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a holiday mash-up matinee for the whole family! Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow—one of hip hop’s founding fathers—who opens the show with a short set. Just like in the original, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets, and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th-century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City. Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. (High-volume performance; haze effects)
Join us for a free 30-minute Pre-Show Lecture at 2 p.m. in Philips Hall presented by Ryan Beck, Director of Ryan’s American Dance Studio.
Watch the sizzle reel for The Hip Hop Nutcracker here!
Tickets can be purchased online by following this link, by visiting the Cal Poly Ticket Office Mon-Sat, noon to 6 p.m., or by phone at 805-756-4849.
Sponsored by Mary T. Baiamonte, Drs. Edwin & Janet Chen Hayashi and Dr. Howard & Stephanie Hayashi, Richard & Eileen Rogers, and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton SLO