Tchaikovsky’s Score.
Hip Hop Dance.
NYC Style.

About the show

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse 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.

Grab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

2024 Tour Dates Pending

Join Us!

Casting for Hip Hop Nutcracker’s 2024 season is an ongoing process. If you would like to be considered to be a member of our company, including an onstage violinist position, please fill out the below form and include your name, email address, and a Google Drive link to your headshot and resume. Thank you so much for supporting us. We wish you a wonderful 2024!

CREATIVE

  • "The Hip Hop Nutcracker turns Tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way.”

    –CBS

  • “A generous dose of contemporary spirit sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls.”

    – The New York Times

  • “A truly one-of-a-kind experience, filled with high-powered choreography and a very modern storyline”

    – Elle Magazine