
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
Just like the original, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season.
Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th Century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City.
Grab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.
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Buell Theatre
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Singleton Theatre
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Kilstrom Theatre
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Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex
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Wolf Theatre
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Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre
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Type
Holiday, Musical, Family Friendly
Estimated Run Time
Approximately 2 hours including intermission.
Intermission
Yes
Age Recommendation
Children 4+ are welcome in our theatres. Each person entering, regardless of age, must be ticketed.
Ticketing Policy
Denvercenter.org is the official online source for tickets to this show. Tickets purchased from any source other than DCPA may be lost, stolen, or fraudulent. Such tickets will not be honored.
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Nov 21 – 23, 2025
Buell Theatre
Choose a Weekday and Save! While inventory during the holiday season is limited, great seats and prices are still available on Dec 10, 11, and 12 at 7pm!
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Creators
By arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited
THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
SCENIC DESIGN BY
Raul Abrego
COSTUME DESIGN BY
Raquel Barreto
LIGHTING DESIGN BY
Carolina Ortiz Herrera
SOUND DESIGN BY
Melanie Chen Cole
PROJECTION DESIGN BY
Alex Basco Koch
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John Erickson
DRAMATURG BY
Xiomara Cornejo
CASTING BY
Grady Soapes, CSA
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Bass/Valle Casting
DIRECTED BY
Jerry Ruiz
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