Mark Morris Dance Group’s beloved retro-modern reimagining of The Nutcracker comes back to BAM for the holidays.
A cascade of wit and wintry beauty, this lavish, gender-bent love letter to the classic transplants E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story from the straitlaced 1890s to the swinging 70s, with raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, and a Waltz of the Snowflakes like no other.
Based on the comic book art of Charles Burns and featuring Tchaikovsky’s complete original score, performed live by the 53-piece MMDG Music Ensemble, Morris’ lyrical, modern retelling playfully preserves the warm spirit of an essential holiday tradition.
Show Finder
The Hard Nut
First Preview: Nov 30, 2018
Opening Date: Dec 14, 2018
Closing Date: Dec 23, 2018
Running Time: 02:00
Playing @
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 8
Performance Schedule
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Music
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- The Nutcracker
- Op. 71
Book
- Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann
- The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Director
- Colin Fowler - Conductor
Choreography
- Mark Morris
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$35.00 - $125.00
Lottery & Rush
For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID, veterans and active military, and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.
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Reviews
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“Formally dazzling, uproariously funny. It deepens our love of the original and makes us smile and marvel at the outrageous originality of Morris’s genius in retelling it.”
—San Francisco Chronicle -
“Formally dazzling, uproariously funny. It deepens our love of the original and makes us smile and marvel at the outrageous originality of Morris’s genius in retelling it.”
—San Francisco Chronicle -
“Formally dazzling, uproariously funny. It deepens our love of the original and makes us smile and marvel at the outrageous originality of Morris’s genius in retelling it.”
—San Francisco Chronicle -
“Formally dazzling, uproariously funny. It deepens our love of the original and makes us smile and marvel at the outrageous originality of Morris’s genius in retelling it.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each. -
Seating
The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Parking
Ashland Place. -
Entrance
Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist. -
Box Office
Main lobby. Counters 49". -
Restroom
Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars. -
Water Fountain
Main lobby. Spout 35". -
Telephone
Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27". -
Assisted Listening System
Yes. -
Visual Assistance
None.
