Eastern Iowa Theatre Hosting Remix Of A Holiday Classic

Christmas, but make it hip-hop.

A show is coming to Davenport's Adler Theatre on November 27th that is sure to make it anything but a silent night.

Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines the classic ballet "The Nutcracker" as a contemporary, hip-hop piece. It follows the story of Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a journey through battling a gang of mice, going through the land of sweets, and experiencing the lessons, magic, and community of the holiday season. Instead of 19th-century Germany, it's set in the backdrop of modern New York City.

You Know The MC

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MC Kurtis Blow is leading up the show and you know him from this iconic song:

A cast of talented dancers and musicians all make the holiday remix magical. The show is directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber. Bottom line: if you're a fan of old-school hip-hop, you'll love Hip Hop Nutcracker.

We talked with Kurtis about the magic of the remixed holiday show and the legacy he's left in hip-hop:

The Davenport show is Wednesday, November 27th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.

In the spirit of giving, we have a chance for you to win 2 tickets to Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Adler! You can enter to win those here:

Ready to get in the hip-hop holiday spirit? You can get more details about Hip Hop Nutcracker and get tickets on the Adler Theatre's website.

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