Company xivs production of nutcracker rouge is pure magic. Company xiv delivers a rush to the right place amnewyork. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high fashion and sumptuous design. Performances of nutcracker rouge are tuesdays saturdays at 8pm, and sundays at 5pm at minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane, new york, ny 10012. Nutcracker rouge runs offbroadway through january 5, 2014 in a limited 6 week engagement at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18. Nutcracker rouge presents the nutcracker tale as it might exist in another dimension. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high. Company xivs nutcracker rouge set for minetta lane. Nutcracker rouge company xiv, a neobaroque dance company, presents the new york premiere of its erotic reimagining of the nutcracker tale. Very fun theater company, nutcracker rouge is a great play. Company xiv nutcracker rouge new york, minetta lane theatre 28 november 2015. Dont miss an opportunity to experience this for yourself. The nutcracker rouge is a must see show the knockturnal.
In typical company xiv fashion, artistic director austin mccormick has blended stylistic elements from baroque dance, modern, classical ballet, burlesque, and circus acrobatics, as well as spoken dialogue, torch songs, and a few selections from duke ellingtons jazzy the nutcracker suite. By far one of the best versions of the nutcracker i have ever seen. Nutcracker rouge runs offbroadway through january 5, 2014 in a limited 6week engagement at the minetta lane theatre, located at 18. Journey into the carnal side of christmas with nutcracker. Nutcracker rouge new york, new york performance art. A thrilling bawdy dance revue set to classical and pop tunes with lavish costumes performed by a flawless ensemble in a. Company xiv and the saint at larges presentation of the new york premiere of. A trio of adult only shows will appear at the minetta lane theatre as part of company xivs 20152016 seaso. The show had me at the edge of my seat from the beginning til the end. For information or tickets, call 8007453000 or visit. The minetta lane theatre is a charming off broadway house known for its very intimate space while. 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.
Madonnas material girl deliriously sung by the bewigged fullfigured shelly watson in a grand hoop dress with a company of provocatively clad male and female dancers snapping fans and suggestively cavorting around was among the exhilarating highlights of nutcracker rouge its presented by company xiv which specializes in opulent bawdy dance extravaganzas. If you think about it, nutcracker lends itself quite naturally to an erotic treatment. Nutcracker rouge is the adultsonly, allthong version of the nutcracker for which youve all been waiting. Nutcracker rouge plays at minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane between macdougal street and sixth avenue, through january 12, 20. The prerecorded score is an eclectic mix of traditional nutcracker numbers, jazz. Company xivs nutcracker rouge has crackle, pop, and lots. Meet dancer steven trumon gray who plays the prince in cinderella xiv at the minetta lane.
Very fun theater company, nutcracker rouge is a great play to see if you enjoy burlesque, good performance and keep an open mind. Company xivs sexy burlesque nutcracker rouge opens off. 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. 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. Company xiv nutcracker rouge new york, minetta lane theatre 5 december 20. 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. Company xiv to present nutcracker rouge at the minetta lane. Significant productions include marvins room in 1992 and the last five years in 2002. 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. Lots of good restaurants from cheap to expensive are all around.
This sexy reinvention of the classic nutcracker will spice up your holiday season with its fusion of baroque, ballet, aerial dance and burlesque set to pop music. Dont miss austin mccormicks sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with sensual and opulent flair. This baroqueburlesque reimagining of the nutcracker tries to make christmas sexy. If you wish to purchase tickets over the phone you must call ticketmaster.
The 10 best restaurants near minetta lane theatre in new. Find minetta lane theatre venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Nutcracker rouge this baroqueburlesque reimagining of the nutcracker tries to make christmas sexy. Company xiv, 383 troutman street, brooklyn, ny, 11237, united states. Performances are mondays through saturdays at 8pm and sundays at 7pm with no performances on december 8th, 15th, 24th, and january 1st. Nutcracker rouge minetta lane theatre, new york the. Minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane by jane sato on 12. Nutcracker rouge, at the minetta lane theater the new. Homeadult nutcracker rouge minetta lane theatre, new york. Dont miss austin mccormicks sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale. Restaurants near minetta lane theatre, new york city on tripadvisor. The goodnatured eroticism of nutcracker rouge is showcased in this playfully decadent presentation thats terrific adult merriment during the holiday season. Nutcracker rouge, at the minetta lane theater the new york times.
Marcy richardsons extraordinary turn suspended above a mirror, twirling on a hoop while filling the intimate minetta lane theatre with her piercing operatic soprano, reaches its crescendo to. Many of the elements from the original casse noisette are still present in nutcracker rouge. Minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane between macdougal street and 6th avenue until jan. Minetta lane theatre new york company xivs production of nutcracker rouge is pure magic. Nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair. Very fun theater company, nutcracker rouge is a great play to. Laura careless on right and company in nutcracker rouge. 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. Nutcracker rouge through january 17, 2016 the minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane, in manhattan. 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.
Bejeweled codpieces, sequined thongs, taut bustiers, powdered wigs, elaborate masks, frock coats, tutus, and leather harnesses, are among the eyecatching elements of zane pihlstroms lavish costume designs. For show or ticket inquiries call ticketmaster at 8009822787. The minetta lane theatre, 18 minetta lane, between macdougal street and sixth avenue in the heart of greenwich village today is a charming off broadway houses known for its very intimate space while seating 391 patrons 269 seats in orchestra and 122 in the balcony. 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.
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. Laura careless right as marieclaire with cast members of company xivs nutcracker rouge, written, choreographed, and directed by austin mccormick, at. Company xivs sexy burlesque nutcracker rouge opens offbroadway. Nutcracker rouge through january 17, 2016 minetta lane theatre. The minetta lane theatre is a 391seat offbroadway theatre on minetta lane in the greenwich village neighborhood of lower manhattan, new york city. Minetta lane theatre greenwich village 18 minetta ln. Adult only productions of cinderella, nutcracker rouge. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera. Listen to the new yorker radio hour buy the cover play the crossword play the jigsaw puzzle. Conceived, directed and choreographed by austin mccormick, with a script by jeff takacs. Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest holiday homage.