The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Scene Excerpts

Filmed at The United Palace Theater, NYC
December 2014

[williambatten]

I have always loved the Nutcracker. I love the music. I love the ballet. I would love to see this version in person. Hopefully next year, they will take the show on tour.

[IceColdProfessional]

Went to see the show last night. Simply amazing!

[lkyronb]

They was excellent show last year. very live!

[zeezee]

If this featured the original costumed characters and stage decor, this would be a run away hit. The dancers are incredible👏👏👏

[chanelwilliams]

I love this show is a lot of people that dance do things together everybody have fun HTP HOP NUTCRACKER🎥 we need more videos more videos🎥

[SDTHATSMETV]

I enjoyed it and so did my granddaughter...she's 4.

[DanielleTeachesEmpathy]

I feel like this has so much potential... where’s the Hamilton guy. We need him. Someone go get him. I want to see this be great!

[Darksun]

I saw this on PBS. I am going this December in Grand Prairie, TX.

[bunnycat]

I I def love hip hop & I also love the Nutcracker, but this biz is bumming me out for some reason? Maybe it’s actually the costumes (or lack thereof)? Yeah, pretty sure the casualness of this show doesn’t feel right to me at all.

[christinaarcher]

It’s in my opinion, that if it’s supposed to be Hip-Hop, the music should have Hip-Hop beats/rhythms. Also, it would be beneficial to have some narration, for those who don’t know the story. I firmly believe, that is the key to understanding this classical piece.

[daniellabecerril]

Outstanding guys! You made this a really cool proyect!

[sarar]

It sounded like a great idea but now that I watch it I'm horrified. Make it stop.

[wiggk]

I love it but I wish the costumes were more intricate

[leilanurena]

weaves in and out between hip hop and crumping

[collectorofcats]

I’m a ballet mom so I spent 18+ years watching rehearsals and performances, volunteering for the sewing committee, student matinees, etc. My daughters (and my youngest son for one season) started out as mice and baby angels and climbed the ranks to company soloists... so I’m a bit (actually VERY) partial to the traditional Nutcracker. I can see how hip hop might work for fight scene... maybe Chinese (Tea) and Russian (Trepak) even... but Snow Scene, Waltz of the Flowers, Grand Pas De Deux...??? I can see how it might be popular for some, but I am going to stick to the ballet version...

[donnahaliburton]

The only thing that hip-hop about this is are the move. The music does not go

[justinitwinit]

All those kicks I’m sure plenty nuts been cracked

[kimmoore]

Personally I “liked” this presentation of The Hip Hop Nutcracker; but rather “LOVED” the presentation of The Urban Nutcracker. The latter presentation is closer to the original whereas I got the jest of the story … it was easier to follow. Albeit, The Hip Hop Nutcracker was well-performed.

[CuddyTheBeatGod]

Wth is this. The music should of been some banging beats.

[anco.milktea.]

This Is so stupid, you don't change one of the most beautiful and famous ballets that Tchaikovsky made into hip hop. The nutcracker is a delicate, beautiful ballet that should never change. So what in the world are you guys doing!?