The Flea, 20 Thomas St.
David Parker's comic, subversive, neo-vaudeville version of this favorite Christmas show mixes Tchaikovsky’s original score with music by Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and others, turning the sugar-coated ballet into a percussive piece of dance theatre. At The Flea Dec. 20-22.
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The Bang Group [1]'s notorious holiday Nut/Cracked returns for its 16th anniversary season for three performances, Dec. 20-22, at The Flea. David Parker's comic, subversive, neo-vaudeville version of this favorite Christmas show is unique. Mixing Tchaikovsky’s original score with music by Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and others, the company turns the sugar-coated ballet into a percussive piece of dance theatre. Expect tap dancing, singing and some unusual pointe shoe activity. Nothing is sacred in Nutcracked.
December 20-22 (Thursday & Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 3 pm)
The Flea, 20 Thomas Street
Tickets: $35-$55
Links:
[1] http://www.thebanggroup.com
[2] http://www.theflea.org/