Nutcracker Rouge NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (313)
See it if you love burlesque, artful acrobatics, and are in the mood for some over-21 fun
Don't see it if the idea of a Sugarplum Fairy striptease offends you
See it if The passion's matchless,as is setting& perfs.The beloved show fuses sexually captivating dances,vaudevilles&circus w gravity defying acts.
Don't see it if Ur easily offended by partial nudity of jaw-droppin bodies,includin the beautiful plummy ladyU don't care abt a vaudevillian ambience either
See it if Lots of fun with acrobatic acts, sensual dance, stripe tease, etc. All 5 singers have seductive voice & unique styles. One of a kind in NYC!
Don't see it if Ties loosely with Nutcracker story only in beginning & end. Not as structured as XIV's previous show "Seven Sins" but still worth the trip!
See it if You enjoying seeing a very well produced revue with talented performers, great staging, and beautiful costumes. This is Broadway quality.
Don't see it if You are a prude. This is some nudity, but it is done in a very tasteful way. You are looking for a serious musical.
See it if You enjoy acrobatics and sexuality that is both serious and tongue in cheek
Don't see it if you are offended by nudity clearly, affected by incense, or don't like dance-intensive shows
See it if It's truly fantastic burlesque - the singing, dancing, juggling, aerial work, etc are all top drawer. It's delightful start to finish.
Don't see it if You don't like burlesque or bawdy humor. You need your Nutcracker to be traditional; this very much isn't.
See it if If you like burlesque and want to see a more adult version of the Nutcraker. Both main singers had beautiful and powerful voices.
Don't see it if If you are a prood. Not for uptight eyes. Read more
See it if you want to watch beautiful people doing amazing things with their bodies, you enjoy spectacle, you have a sense of humor
Don't see it if you're lame, you hate people who have muscles and no body fat, you're scared of sexiness Read more
Critic Reviews (27)
"The production is a stunning spectacle. 'Nutcracker Rouge' is an aesthetic wonderland of color and splendor...If you’re looking for something that will put you in the festive spirit 'Nutcracker Rouge' is definitely for you. Even if a sexy night at the theater is not your cup of tea, you’ll still have your sweet tooth satisfied."
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"It's a deliciously decadent, sumptuously erotic tale, which retains Tchaikovsky's soaring music, but adds several pop tunes, accompanied by Austin McCormick's glorious choreography. There are several scenes so exquisite it will bring tears to your eyes…The dance ensemble is as eye-popping for their physiques as their talent...The company and direction astound. And the climax will take your breath away. There is one essential on any holiday list: a trip to 'Nutcracker Rouge.'"
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"It’s a glorious blast of beautiful adult fun...The technical achievements in three dimensions are of a very high caliber, without being ostentatious...For dance aficionados, lovers of the comfortably outlandish, and anyone who appreciates spectacular creativity!"
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"If we have nothing to absorb us emotionally, no compelling story to hold our attention, our minds wander, picking at flaws here and there–flaws which in a moving show might well have been overlooked. This is the case with the visually beautiful but unsatisfying 'Nutcracker Rogue,' a dark, sexual burlesque reimagining of 'The Nutcracker.'
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"'The Nutcracker Rouge" is a true delight of the senses! Mainly centered around dance it also seamlessly and quite effectively incorporates acrobatics, comedy, song and more!"
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"'Nutcracker Rouge' is a work of fine art rooted equally in theatrical tradition and iconoclasm. The melange of theatrical styles, all framed with the burlesque sensibility, gives a mature glance to all facets of sexuality...Performance highlights make themselves endlessly present, outshining any possible cracks in the facade with a magician’s sleight of hand."
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"Brassy, irreverent, naughty, whimsical, and delightfully creative...From terrific singer Shelly Watson‘s grandiose take on Madame Drosselmeyer right down to the dedicated ensemble members who bare more than their unique talents, it’s a fantastical feast for the eyes...This is one unified troupe of gifted players that demand you sit up and pay attention. Take your cue from them and enjoy this holiday spectacle while you can still grab a ringside seat."
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"It’s a sexy, silly, thrilling and very, very enjoyable mash-up of baroque, ballet and burlesque, pas de deus and pole dancing. Above all, it’s entertaining...The tiniest smidgeon of context would have transformed the wonderful performances into something greater than themselves...If all of this sounds like too much, it is. But then again, so is the 'Nutcracker.'"
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