The Hard Nut (Mark Morris, choreographer)

To get a sense of the magic infusing this re-conception of that hoary old holiday chestnut, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, see the photo on Macaulay's review: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/arts/dance/13nut.html?src=twrhp .

This production hasn't been in NYC for several years, with Berkeley, CA getting those honors. We saw The Hard Nut the last time it was at BAM, but I don't think I fully appreciated just how wonderful it is. Perhaps having seen a more traditional version the afternoon before helped place it in context. Whatever the reason, don't miss this if ever you get the chance to see it.

Highly, highly recommend.