Who is performing in the Urban Nutcracker this year?

Eighth-grader Raia Monteiro from Kensington is making her debut in the production.

Where can I see the Urban Nutcracker?

The 'Urban Nutcracker' runs December 13-21 at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in Boston.

What makes the Urban Nutcracker unique?

It blends Tchaikovsky's score with Duke Ellington's jazz rhythms and features a mix of ballet, hip hop, tap, and flamenco.

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Young Dancer Taps into Boston's Urban Nutcracker

29 Nov

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Eighth grader Raia Monteiro makes debut in 'Urban Nutcracker'.
She will perform a tap routine in the production's opening number.
The show blends Tchaikovsky's score with Duke Ellington's jazz rhythms.

Young Dancer Taps into Boston's Urban Nutcracker

Eighth-grader Raia Monteiro is set to make her debut in Anthony Williams' "Urban Nutcracker," a beloved Boston holiday tradition. Performing at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre this December, Monteiro will feature in the opening number with a tap routine.

Now in its 25th year, the "Urban Nutcracker" is celebrated as a "love letter to Boston." It uniquely combines Tchaikovsky's classical score with Duke Ellington's jazz, incorporating a vibrant mix of ballet, hip hop, flamenco, and tap.

Monteiro, who has danced since age two, expressed excitement about performing in such a prestigious venue. The production, running from December 13-21, promises a dynamic celebration of the city's diverse spirit through the art of dance.

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