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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
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.
Keller Auditorium : Upcoming Events
Portland'5 presents the holiday variety show A Magical Cirque Christmas at Keller Auditorium...
Broadway in Portland presents the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo at the Portland'5 Keller...
Oregon Falun Dafa Association presents Shen Yun at the Portland'5 Keller Auditorium January 21–23, 2025....
Chinese Friendship Association of Portland presents the Oregon 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at Keller...
Monqui presents singer/songwriter David Gray's Past & Present Tour, with opener Sierra Spirit, at the...
Oregon Ballet Theatre presents Giselle at the Portland'5 Keller Auditorium February 14-22, 2025...