The Show
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker ,
the holiday dance classic with an inner city edge, features the BalletRox dance company and celebrates its seventh anniversary this December.
Dates: December 7-16, 2007
Venue: John Hancock Hall, Boston
Urban Nutcracker:
- Follows the story line of E.T.A. Hoffman's 19th century fairy tale set in contemporary Boston.
- Fuses ballet, swing, hip hop, and urban tap with the classical score of Tchaikovsky and the pulsating beat of Duke Ellington.
- Showcases an incredible array of set designs & costumes by
Rebecca Cross.
- Celebrates the rich diversity of Boston's urban communities and spotlights the talent of over 40 area children.