About The Event
Unquestionably a classic in its own right, the Mark Morris Dance Group's boisterous reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker—a sly retro-modern treatment based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's original story and the comic book art of Charles Burns—comes home to BAM for the holidays. A cascade of wit and wintry beauty featuring Morris’ lyrical modern dance choreography, this lavish, gender-bent love letter to a canonical ballet transplants the story from the strait-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, with raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, and a “Waltz of the Snowflakes” like no other. Tchaikovsky’s complete score, performed live by the MMDG Music Ensemble, drives this colorful retelling, which playfully preserves the warm spirit of an essential holiday tradition.
About The Organizer
Next Wave is where well-known visionaries and trailblazing rebels unleash their groundbreaking creativity onto the world. This year, we plunge into a spectrum of past, present, and in-progress works that perfectly capture the here-and-now. Join us in exploring dynamic, cutting-edge visions and untapped artistic frontiers as we come together to reconstruct, revitalize, and revolutionize creativity.
Please Note
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
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