BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group present
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.
Set design by Adrianne Lobel
Costume design by Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting design by James F. Ingalls
Production based on the work of Charles Burns
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.
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.
Meet fellow BAM members over a glass of wine at BAMcafé.
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.
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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