Sep 09, 2017 every year, the hip hop nutcracker tours the united states, with some of the best new york city hip hop dance troupes performing to the classical tchaikovsky score. The hip hop nutcracker with guest mc kurtis blow the ordway. Being the executive director of cultural arts at the united palace, his vision was to have it take place in the nyc, to be exact in washington heights, where the united palace is located. He then explained his idea of reinterpreting the nutcracker and give it a modern twist and infusing it with hip hop. 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. Capa presents the hip hop nutcracker at the palace theatre 34 w.
The palace theatre has been a major force in westmoreland countys cultural scene for generations. The hip hop nutcracker tour to hit united palace, njpac. Hiphop moves add flair to classical nutcracker production. The hip hop nutcracker puts modern twist on holiday. Ever wonder what would happen to the classic tale of the nutcracker if it was dropped into present day upper manhattan. Opened september 2, 1926, as the manos theatre, the palace theatre today hosts the widest variety of live entertainment in the area in a beautifully renovated 69seat facility, located across from the county courthouse. Hiphop nutcracker brings modern twist to holiday classic. The hip hop nutcracker to bring tchaikovsky and hip hop dance to arvest bank theatre at the midland. The hip hop nutcracker is produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by united palace of culture arts. 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. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker, comes to. A childhood love story is what drives forward the scenes of this legendary christmasseason. 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.
The united palace is an interfaith spiritual center, entertainment venue, and artistic hub in the heart of 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. The hip hop nutcracker touring tickets event dates. But it sure did cross united palace of cultural arts. Welcome to the canton palace theatre, downtown cantons historic theatre, presenting movies, concerts and live events for canton and stark county, ohio. Reviews for the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united palace theatre in new york, ny at goldstar. The production comes to the fox theatre on tuesday. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop dance.
Firstly, we watched this at the legendary palace theatre which was a treat in itself. 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 is back and better than ever. 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 with mc kurtis blow at united. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing. 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. The hip hop nutcracker, featuring guest emcee kurtis blow, is adding a show to its run at the united palace in washington heights. The hiphop nutcracker united palace, 4140 broadway at 175th street, in the washington heights section of. As for the show it was a magical mix of tschaikovskys score mixed with urban touches and set. Twas the night before christmas eve, and all through the house. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts, and includes hip hop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj boo. Kurtis blow brings his classic christmas rapping to hip.
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. 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 hops pillars. The hip hop nutcracker to bring tchaikovsky and hip hop dance. The united palace will have a second performance dec. On its second year of touring, the show makes its st. A holiday mashup for the whole family, the hip hop nutcracker reimagines tchaikovskys classic score through explosive hiphop choreography learn more. All arts to air broadcast and streaming premiere of the. Adorned with chandeliers, a grand staircase, mural, hall of autographed pictures, and a fountain, the palace is a delightful destination for. The hip hop nutcracker swaps ballet for street dancing and sets the. Last year was just the beginning with performances that were limited to new york and new jersey. 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. 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.
Hoffmanns beloved story from traditional 19th century germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary new york city. This time around, starting in november the hip hop nutcracker will be on tour. 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. Hip hop nutcracker withmckurtisblowat united palace theatre tickets. Christmas classic gets street cred with og emcee kurtis. 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. It was adapted to contemporary new york city by mike fitelson, executive director of united palace of cultural arts, and includes hiphop interludes remixed and reimagined by dj boo. Palace theatre columbus association for the performing arts. Mike fitelson writercocreator is the executive producer at the united palace, the 89yearold wonder theatre in washington heights, manhattans 4 th largest theatre. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in new jersey, new york city and greater philadelphia, including sensoryfriendly shows. Hip hop nutcracker will be at the soldiers and sailors memorial auditorium on nov. The hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united palace theatre united palace theatre the hip hop nutcracker with mc kurtis blow at united palace theatre thursday, dec.
Every year, the hip hop nutcracker tours the united states, with some of the best new york city hiphop dance troupes performing to the classical tchaikovsky score. Produced by the new jersey performing arts center njpac with executive producer, eva price, and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural. The hip hop nutcracker returns to the palace december 22. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hip hop dance company decadancetheatre.
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. Took my 17 year old daughter to see this performance. 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 of cultural arts upca in new york. Kurtis blow brings his classic christmas rapping to hip hop. Eva price, and cocommissioned by the united palace of cultural arts, the hip hop nutcracker will feature mc kurtis blow, one of hip hops. The hip hop nutcracker altria theater official website. A dozen allstar dancers, an onstage dj and an electric violinist bring the traditional nutcracker story to life in a modernday setting. The show will perform in rochester at rbtls auditorium theatre for one.
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. 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. Nov 20, 2018 the hip hop nutcracker is an eveninglength production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj, and violinist. Listen to the new yorker radio hour buy the cover play the crossword. Mike fitelson writercocreator is the executive producer at the united palace, the 88yearold wonder theatre in washington heights, manhattans 4th largest theatre. Hoffmann as the writer make up the russian team that created the original nutcracker. 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 tour visits united palace, new. The hip hop nutcracker is directed and choreographed by jennifer weber, artistic director of the brooklyn based theatrical hiphop dance company decadancetheatre.
Oct 29, 2018 paramount theatre presents the hip hop nutcracker. To achieve this goal, upca serves as the bridge between the community and the landmark united palace, manhattans 4th largest theatre. Filmed at the united palace theatre, nyc december 2014. Pirouettes are replaced with popping, and tchaikovskys iconic score gets remixed with live hiphop interludes by dj boo and legendary rapper kurtis blow in this streetwise reimagining of the ballet masterpiece, the nutcracker. The hip hop nutcracker at united palace the new york times. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. What started out in 2014 at the united palace of cultural arts has become a nationwide touring phenomenon. Patrons cheered on the nutcracker, as he won a hiphop battle against a mouse. 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.
We had just been having a conversation about how rap and hip hop started back in my day. The hip hop nutcracker united palace theatre broadway. Nov 09, 2017 31 places to see the nutcracker in new jersey, new york city and philadelphia. 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. Hip hop nutcracker is 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. A hip hop nutcracker tickets at palace theatre columbus columbus, oh tickets get your tickets now at tickets.
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Filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. How the hip hop nutcracker brings beats and breakdancing to. 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. As distinct, diverse, and magical as manhattan itself. 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. The hip hop nutcracker tchaikovskys score, hip hop. The hip hop nutcracker, at the united palace of cultural arts, blends tchaikovskys score with d. Paramount theatre presents the hip hop nutcracker read. Feb 03, 2015 filmed at the united palace theater, nyc december 2014. Paramount theatre presents the hip hop nutcracker read it. A hip hop nutcracker tickets at palace theatre columbus. A holiday mashup for the entire family, the hip hop nutcracker, a contemporary reimagination of tchaikovskys timeless music.
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The hiphop nutcracker united palace, 4140 broadway at 175th street, in the washington heights section of manhattan. 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. 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. Tuesday where fox theatre, 527 north grand boulevard more info 3145341111.