If you think about it, nutcracker lends itself quite naturally to an erotic treatment. In nutcracker rouge, a baroqueburlesquecircus adaptation of the nutcracker is pretty much what has been conceived, choreographed, and directed by the inventive austin mccormick, working under the aegis of company iv and the saint at large, at the minetta lane theatre in greenwich village. Mark shelby perry this is a revival of one their most successful shows. Minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane by jane sato on 12. The minetta lane theatre is a 391seat offbroadway theatre on minetta lane in the greenwich village neighborhood of lower manhattan, new york city. Company xivs nutcracker rouge set for minetta lane. For show or ticket inquiries call ticketmaster at 8009822787. Nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, circus and sumptuous design. Nutcracker rouge through january 17, 2016 the minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane, in manhattan. Shows take place at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18 minetta ln.
Nutcracker rouge new york, new york performance art. Minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane between macdougal street and 6th avenue until jan. Catch nicolas maffey and the rest of the talented cast of nutcracker rouge, as they present an adult spin on the holiday classic at new yorks minetta lane theatre through january 5. Minetta lane theater was formerly their tentative home, but earlier this year, mccormick planted his flag in bushwick with a grand space fit for royalty. Having seen nutcracker rouge at i believe at minetta lane, i was curious to. Adult only productions of cinderella, nutcracker rouge. Performances are tuesdays saturdays at 8pm, and sundays at 5pm. Nutcracker rouge, at the minetta lane theater the new york times.
Photo by mark shelby perry currently, his sexy ensemble is treading the boards with nutcracker rouge, a delicious holiday spectacle that honors george balanchines material but adds more. Significant productions include marvins room in 1992 and the last five years in 2002. Brett umlauf far left and laura careless far right and cast of nutcracker rouge photo credit. Dont miss austin mccormicks sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with sensual and opulent flair. Performances are mondays through saturdays at 8pm and sundays at 7pm with no performances on december 8th, 15th, 24th, and january 1st. Well, theres good news at the minetta lane theater for those who cant stand to sit through the old ballet yet again but dont want to go to jail for not fulfilling their nutcrackerly. Minetta lane theatre greenwich village 18 minetta ln. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera.
Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, an incredible feast for the senses kelly ripa, and the greatest holiday. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre. Company xiv, which produced nutcracker rouge, has other sensually interpreted shows coming up, including a snow white, the title alone conjures the possibility of sexuallycharged adventures. Conceived, directed and choreographed by austin mccormick, with a script by jeff takacs. Nutcracker rouge minetta lane theatre, new york the. The pretext for it is a racy variation on tchaikovskys perennial holiday classic, the nutcracker, but it goes off on many outrageous tangents. Company xiv has been up to these tricks for some time, having won some good attention for a piece called nutcracker rouge. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high. Nutcracker rouge runs offbroadway from november 29, 20 to january 5, 2014 in a limited 6week engagement at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18 minetta lane between macdougal street and 6th. Company xiv nutcracker rouge new york, minetta lane theatre 28 november 2015. Nutcracker rouge closed january 12, 2014 offbroadway. Company xiv, 383 troutman street, brooklyn, ny, 11237, united states.
Nutcracker rouge runs offbroadway from november 25, 2015 to january 17, 2016 at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18 minetta lane between macdougal street and 6th avenue in new york city. Nutcracker rouge, at the minetta lane theater the new. Its a vast space with a wide stage, and in its appointments. Buy tickets and view the schedule for upcoming events at minetta lane theatre in new york, ny with box office ticket sales, a trusted resale marketplace with 100% buyer guarantee. Nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair. Were chasing nutcracker rouge at the minetta lane theatre in the west village. This is the second time i ventured to the bond street theatre in brooklyn just to. Minetta lane theatre new york company xivs production of nutcracker rouge is pure magic. Nutcracker rouge runs offbroadway through january 5, 2014 in a limited 6week engagement at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18. If you wish to purchase tickets over the phone you must call ticketmaster. Naughty, louche, and beautifully producedin a sort of highrococo burlesque style.
By far one of the best versions of the nutcracker i have ever seen. Company xiv and the saint at larges presentation of the new york premiere of nutcracker rouge, conceived, directed and choreographed by austin mccormick, with a script adapted and written by jeff. Company xivs production of nutcracker rouge is pure magic. Company xiv to present nutcracker rouge at the minetta lane. Journey into the carnal side of christmas with nutcracker.
Dont miss austin mccormicks sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale. Company xiv nutcracker rouge new york, minetta lane theatre 5 december 20. Nutcracker rouge through january 17, 2016 minetta lane theatre. Laura careless on right and company in nutcracker rouge. The prerecorded score is an eclectic mix of traditional nutcracker numbers, jazz. Very fun theater company, nutcracker rouge is a great play. In the program for this explosively hedonistic reimagining of the classic christmas ballet, directorchoreographer austin mccormick writes that his dream is to open a baroque burlesque nightclub in new york.
Performances of nutcracker rouge are tuesdays saturdays at 8pm, and sundays at 5pm at minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane, new york, ny 10012. The nutcracker rouge is a must see show the knockturnal. Find minetta lane theatre venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. The nutcracker rouge runs offbroadway from november 25, 2015 to january 17, 2016 in a limited 8week engagement at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18 minetta lane between macdougal street and 6th avenue in new york city. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroque burlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera. Cinderella was seen previously at the minetta lane theatre in greenwich village, but the troupe has now set up a dedicated performance venue in bushwick. Very fun theater company, nutcracker rouge is a great play to see if you enjoy burlesque, good performance and keep an open mind. Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest holiday homage.
There are many alternative nutcrackers out there, but hands down, nutcracker rouge has got to be one of the alltime best the operatic cabaret is a lush, opulent, rococo revue combining ballet, baroque, burlesque, aerial and acrobatic choreography with pleasantly. The show had me at the edge of my seat from the beginning til the end. Nutcracker rouge nicolas maffey, left, and laura careless in a scene from this work at the minetta lane theater in greenwich village. Company xivs sexy burlesque nutcracker rouge opens off. Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest holiday homage ever huffington post. Laura careless right as marieclaire with cast members of company xivs nutcracker rouge, written, choreographed, and directed by austin mccormick, at the minetta lane theatre. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. A trio of adult only shows will appear at the minetta lane theatre as part of company xivs 20152016 seaso. The prerecorded score is an eclectic mix of traditional nutcracker. The goodnatured eroticism of nutcracker rouge is showcased in this playfully decadent presentation thats terrific adult merriment during the holiday season. This is the case with the visually beautiful but unsatisfying nutcracker rogue, a dark, sexual burlesque reimagining of the nutcracker, conceived, choreographed and directed by austin mccormick. Dont miss an opportunity to experience this for yourself. A thrilling bawdy dance revue set to classical and pop tunes with lavish costumes performed by a flawless ensemble in a.
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