The Hard Nut is a cascade of wit and wintry beauty. It’s a lavish, gender-bent love letter to the classic The Nutcracker. Based on E.T.A Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Mark Morris’ version takes it from the straight-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, with raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, and a Waltz of […]
Join Elliott Bay Book Company for an Out Loud book event. Mark Morris will be joined in conversation by John Roderick! Ticket $36.00, admits one person and includes a copy of Out Loud $42.00, admits two people and includes ONE copy of Out Loud $10.00, Student/Low Income/Working artist tickets do not include a copy of the book. Books […]
Created for the City of Liverpool to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Pepperland is a joyous display of Mark Morris’ choreographic wit and musicality. Ethan Iverson’s original score reimagines selections from the iconic 1967 album in bold new arrangements performed by a lively jazz ensemble of trombone, theremin, […]
Mark Morris Dance Group’s unique tribute to the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Pepperland features an original score by Ethan Iverson performed live that blends arrangements of songs from the groundbreaking album with new Pepper-inspired pieces.
Pepperland is Mark Morris’s joyful, unabashed, and critically acclaimed homage to The Beatles classic that changed the world. The Guardian calls Pepperland “gorgeously entertaining.” With colorful costumes and smart, sassy dancing, Pepperland captures the spirit of the 60’s swinging London. The original score by Ethan Iverson includes arrangements of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, With a Little Help From My Friends, […]
Led by our Arts Immersion Teens, this all-levels contemporary dance class includes a chance to create your own choreography! Starting with a warm-up and acquisition of contemporary dance skills, this class will progress into choreography as well as an opportunity to reflect on what you create together. The reflection will include information about what a […]
SharedSpace provides an informal platform for choreographers of all styles to present in-progress work to diverse audiences, with feedback conversations guided by established dance artists. Join us to provide encouragement, critique, and community. 7:15pm - Doors Open 7:30-8:30pm - Performances 8:30-9:30pm - Feedback Conversation $10/person Featuring: Alice Halter presenting TBD Ann Dragich presenting At Last […]
Gonzaga Theatre & Dance welcomes the Mark Morris Dance Group to ACDA 2020 as performers in their opening concert!
No spring semester in Champaign-Urbana is complete without the return of Mark Morris Dance Group to its Midwest home. The cherished relationship between Krannert Center and MMDG is rooted in a mutual dedication to timeless artistry and the power of arts-based public engagement and is demonstrated through decades of the company’s evocative, joyful, and exceptionally […]
In light of the ongoing developments of COVID-19, we've made the difficult decision to postpone our Dance Center Shows. Rescheduled dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Please stay tuned as we find additional ways to dance for you during this time. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this time together. […]