Recorded Live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center The Hip Hop Nutcracker  is a holiday mash-up for the entire 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 evening-length 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 the original, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker,  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.

Produced by NJPAC and Eva Price. Directed and Choreographed by Jennifer Weber

HOW IT WORKS:

Click the ‘Purchase Ticket’ button to buy a regular or VIP ticket. Upon completion of purchase, you will receive an email with instructions on how to login to the performance.

On the day of the show, follow those instructions and you will be allowed entry when the performance is ready to begin.

General Admission must view at scheduled time.

VIP Access – Includes livestream performance plus Live Talkback following the performance, Video On Demand access, & autographed show poster.

• Instructions for logging on to post-show event with creators of the show will be sent three hours prior to performance. 
• Video On Demand is available thru Christmas Day following the livestream and is non-transferable. 
• Autographed show poster will be mailed upon purchase. Purchaser must provide address and phone number during purchase process to redeem.