Mark Morris Dance Group at the Paramount Theatre

December 06, 2019
8:00 pm

December 07, 2019
2:00 pm, 8:00 pm

December 08, 2019
6:30 pm

December 10, 2019
7:30 pm

December 11, 2019
7:30 pm

December 12, 2019
7:30 pm

December 13, 2019
8:00 pm

December 14, 2019
2:00 pm, 8:00 pm

December 15, 2019
1:00 pm

“The Hard Nut is a cascade of wit and wintry beauty. It’s a lavish, gender-bent love letter to the classic The Nutcracker. Based on E.T.A Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Mark Morris’ version takes it from the straight-laced 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 a 53-piece orchestra conducted by Colin Fowler, Morris’ lyrical, modern retelling playfully preserves the warm spirit of an essential holiday tradition.”