The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Palace Theatre
Dates: 12/18/2026
📍 Theatre: Palace Theatre
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This contemporary holiday dance spectacle brings a modern twist to Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, hosted and MC'd by Kurtis Blow. A dozen all-star dancers join Blow on stage, along with an on-stage DJ and an electric violinist. The show follows Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a dream adventure battling mice, visiting the land of sweets, and learning the lessons of the holiday season, set against digital graffiti and visuals depicting contemporary New York City. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, the production is executive produced by Eva Price.
Cast and Creative Team for The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Palace Theatre
Cast
# Cast Members
Kurtis Blow
Host/MC
Creative Team
Jennifer Weber
Director
Jennifer Weber
Choreographer
Eva Price
Executive Producer
Mike Fitelson
Writer
Mike Fitelson
Co-Creator
Maximum Entertainment Productions
Producer
Avram Freedberg
Producer
Mary Beth Dale
Producer
Michael Page
COO
News About The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Palace Theatre
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Returns To Columbus This November
July 26, 2024 Experience a unique twist on a classic holiday tradition with THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER at the Palace Theatre in Columbus on November 24. Enjoy innovative choreography and a fresh, modern take on the beloved ballet.
Review: HIP HOP NUTCRACKER 'Blows' Audience Away at Palace Theatre
December 10, 2023 Choreographer/director Jennifer Weber has created an incredible hybrid of Tchaikovsky’s traditional NUTCRACKER score with several modern day nuances.
Interview: Kurtis Blow of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER at Palace Theatre
November 30, 2023 Crooner Andy Williams is known for his Yuletide classic, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For Kurtis Blow, the first rapper to sign with a major record label, the song is more of a mission statement than it is a Christmas song.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Returns To Columbus This December
August 23, 2023 The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a holiday dance mash-up for the whole family, comes to Columbus for a show at the Palace Theatre on Thursday, December 7 at 7 pm. The production reimagines Tchaikovsky's 130-year-old ballet as a contemporary holiday dance spectacle with hip hop pioneer Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow performing as the show's MC.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Returns To The Palace Next Month
November 03, 2021 A holiday mash-up for the entire family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a remixed and reimagined contemporary dance spectacle that transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann's beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER to Tour 34 Cities This Holiday Season
November 02, 2021 Everything old is new again. Tchaikovsky's 129-year-old ballet is reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, hitting the road to 34 cities. The tour kicks off in San Diego on November 6 before zig-zagging around the country to Oakland, St. Louis, Atlanta, New York City, Boston and more.About the Theatre
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