The Hard Nut by the Mark Morris Dance Group at BAM

Thu Dec 12, 2024 - Sun Dec 22, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 22, 2024.
Also on December 12, 2024.
Various times
Age: 5 and up
Price: $54.50 and up
Location:
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

This modern reinterpretation of The Nutcracker by the Mark Morris Dance Group, based comic book art of Charles Burns, delivers a lavish, gender-bent version of a classic transplant's story, lasting from the straight-laced 1890s to the swinging 1970s.

Prepare for raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, and a Waltz of the Snowflakes like no other. Tchaikovsky’s complete original score, performed live by the 53-piece MMDG Music Ensemble drives this colorful retelling.

Thursday, December 12 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 15 at 3pm
Friday, December 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 22 at 3pm

Following the December 15 matinee performance of The Hard Nut, from 5pm-6:30pm, enjoy a family-friendly party featuring cookies, cocoa, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with characters from the show. This special gathering provides a chance to meet members of the Mark Morris Dance Group and celebrate the holiday season in a festive and creative environment. Tickets are an additional $30 for a family of 2-3/ $40 for a family of 4-6.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.