The Hard Nut Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Mark Morris Dance Group Featuring the MMDG Music Ensemble and The Hard Nut Singers Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Op. 71 Conducted by Colin Fowler Choreography by Mark Morris
Mark Morris Dance Group’s beloved retro-modern reimagining of The Nutcracker comes back to BAM for the holidays. A cascade of wit and wintry beauty, this lavish, gender-bent love letter to the classic transplants E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story from the straight-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, with raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, and a Waltz of the Snowflakes like no other. Based on the comic book art of Charles Burns and featuring Tchaikovsky’s complete original score, performed live by the 53-piece MMDG Music Ensemble, Morris’ lyrical, modern retelling playfully preserves the warm spirit of an essential holiday tradition.
PROGRAM NOTES
Set design by Adrianne Lobel Costume design by Martin Pakledinaz Lighting design by James F. Ingalls Production based on the work of Charles Burns
“Waves of happy laughter greet “The Hard Nut” from curtain-up to curtain-down, a tribute to the naughty theatrical brilliance of its choreographer, Mark Morris...”
Learn excerpts from Mark Morris Dance Group’s The Hard Nut in this class led by MMDG company members, set to live piano accompaniment. Open to families of all backgrounds and levels.
Sat, Nov 19, 2016
In conjunction with The Hard Nut
Classes
Dance with MMDG (Adults)
Members of Mark Morris Dance Group teach specific movement phrases and excerpts from this season’s The Hard Nut, set to live piano accompaniment. Adults of all levels are welcome.
Thu, Dec 15, 2016
In conjunction with The Hard Nut
Galas & Events
Member Mingle
Meet fellow BAM members over a glass of wine at BAMcafé.
Dec 10Dec 17, 2016
In conjunction with The Hard Nut
Food & Drink
The Stahlbaum Soirée
Join us for a pre-show soirée, featuring appetizers and an open beer-and-wine bar. At intermission, gather again for sweet treats and a make-your-own hot chocolate bar, including spiked options for adults.
Dec 10Dec 18, 2016
In conjunction with The Hard Nut
Food & Drink
Snowflake Party
Gather during intermission for a spread of sweet treats, including cookies, petit fours, and a make-your-own hot chocolate bar with spiked options for adults.
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Dance
Vortex Temporum
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Dance
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The anxiety of urban life, danced in business casual.
Dance
monumental
The Holy Body Tattoo, Godspeed You! Black Emperor
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