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The Nutcracker ROCKS

First Preview: Dec 13, 2019
Opening Date: Dec 20, 2019
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2019
Running Time: 01:40
The Nutcracker ROCKS

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Playing @
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Ave, Deal Park, NJ 07723
The Jersey Shore Rock Ballet!

A holiday event for the whole family, The Nutcracker ROCKS is a mixture of high-power music and dance that will transport you to a land of brave toy soldiers and sweet sugar plum fairies.

Based on Hoffman’s original story, choreographer Gabriel Chajnik translates the Victorian-era Nutcracker from the bustles and ruffles of the 1890s to contemporary times in this premiere from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater.

Clara’s rocker Uncle Dross, played by Matteo DeBenedetti, shakes things up when he shows up to a distinguished Manhattan holiday party with his electric guitar and his amazing toys, igniting the imagination of people young and old. The beloved Tchaikovsky score is reimagined in collaboration with renowned rockers Alex Rosamilia and Alex Levine, members of The Gaslight Anthem.
DanceRegionalFamilyBalletModern-Contempo DanceDance TheatreHoliday
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

Performance Schedule

December 20 at 8 PM 
December 21 at 1 PM, 4 PM & 8 PM
December 22 at 1 PM & 4 PM


Written By
  • Reuben Jackson

Music
  • Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky

Lyrics
  • Reimagined in collaboration with Alex Rosamilia and Alex Levine

Book
  • E. T. A. Hoffmann

Director
  • Gabriel Chajnik

Choreography
  • Gabriel Chajnik

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$26.00 - $54.00

Lottery & Rush

$26 - Students / $40 - Seniors

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Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive hearing devices are available from the box office; a major credit card, driver's license or another form of photo ID is required to borrow a device for a performance.
  • Parking

    Axelrod Performing Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all patrons. Designated parking for disabled available close to the theater entrance.
  • Restroom

    Fully accessible restrooms are located on the same level as the theater.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Axelrod PAC offers large-print programs for all theatrical productions; Braille programs are available by special request.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Patrons using wheelchairs or walkers have free access to all parts of the theater through on-grade entrances, accessible railings, and wide doorways. The front and rear boxes, located on the house right and house left sides of the house, are available for patrons using wheelchairs, and there is accessible seating within the house as well

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