Mark Morris Dance Group’s The Hard Nutcomes to BAM on December 12. Context is everything, so get even closer to the holiday production with this curated selection of articles and videos related to the show. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought below and by posting on social media using #TheHardNut.
Podcast
Program Notes
The Hard Nut(PDF)
Read
Interview
Hard Nut Nuggets (BAM blog)
"...offstage, the cast and crew ...dodge moving floor-to-ceiling set pieces; wig and wardrobe personnel perform highly choreographed quick-changes; and tutu-clad 'Snowflakes' systematically shimmy off their accumulated confetti."
Article
“Cracking Open A Holiday Classic” (The New York Times)
“If you grow up as a dancer,” says Mark Morris, “it’s terrifying, it’s numbing. It’s a sedative. And it’s not. It’s gorgeous, gorgeous music.”
Watch & Listen
Video
The Hard Nut: A Look Back (YouTube)
Mark Morris discusses the origins of The Hard Nut, its boozy party scene, the inspiration of Charles Burns, and much more.
Video
“Waltz of the Snowflakes” from The Hard Nut (YouTube)
A gender-bent winter wonderland.
“Cracking Open A Holiday Classic” (The New York Times)
“If you grow up as a dancer,” says Mark Morris, “it’s terrifying, it’s numbing. It’s a sedative. And it’s not. It’s gorgeous, gorgeous music.”
Watch & Listen
Video
The Hard Nut: A Look Back (YouTube)
Mark Morris discusses the origins of The Hard Nut, its boozy party scene, the inspiration of Charles Burns, and much more.
Video
“Waltz of the Snowflakes” from The Hard Nut (YouTube)
A gender-bent winter wonderland.
Audio
From Scratch: Mark Morris (WNYC)
Morris talks about his secret process, collaborating with others, and getting earworms.
Video
Dancer John Heginbotham Becomes Mrs. Stahlbaum (YouTube)
A Nut-ty character is born.
Now your turn...
What did you think? Does suburbia look better in pointe shoes? Has Tchaikovsky’s original been duly honored? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #TheHardNut.
From Scratch: Mark Morris (WNYC)
Morris talks about his secret process, collaborating with others, and getting earworms.
Video
Dancer John Heginbotham Becomes Mrs. Stahlbaum (YouTube)
A Nut-ty character is born.
Now your turn...
What did you think? Does suburbia look better in pointe shoes? Has Tchaikovsky’s original been duly honored? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #TheHardNut.