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The Slutcracker at Somerville Theatre

Ballet-parody masterpiece The Slutcracker has been delivering raunchy, ribald revelry and erotic good vibrations to Somerville Theatre audiences since 2008. Based on Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's famed 1890s ballet The Nutcracker, it combines high culture with burlesque tradition and gathers together local ballet dancers, strippers, belly dancers, pole performers, hula-hoopers, acrobats, plus other eccentric and exotic dancers.

In The Slutcracker, sequins and glitter meet fleshy natural beauty with an emphasis on diversity, individuality and an adults-only approach to sexual freedom. "Classic" female-gendered performers share the stage with male and trans performers. Risqué costumes and blush-inducing props assure that this is not a Nutcracker for kids — so 18 and over only, please.

About The Slutcracker

The Slutcracker was created by choreographer-director Vanessa White, a former Nutcracker dancer who still performs as the Sugar Dish Fairy in this saucy adaptation featuring her Lipstick Criminals troupe. "Like all art, people will take away what it means to them," she once explained to The Tufts Daily. "All I ever wanted to do was make a beautiful show — and funny, and sexy." Her work is set to Tchaikovsky's score as recorded by the Czech Republic's Brno Philharmonic Orchestra.

White's major modification of the E. T. A. Hoffmann short story that inspired the original was to transform the ballet's youthful sibling protagonists, Clara and Fritz, into a dissatisfied engaged couple.

Clara and Fritz explore a garden of previously forbidden sexual delights in the work's dreamlike second act, when The Slutcracker cuts loose with a wide variety of titillating capers featuring Russian dominatrixes, the erotic Dance of the Reed Pole, and a troupe of sexually indeterminate clowns. Other set pieces include "Waltz of the Flowers and Wet-Spot Fairy," a Busby Berkeley take-off, and a Bacchanalia involving both the onstage performers and a team of "Fluffers" working among the audience. Suffice to say that The Slutcracker contains everything audiences love about the original holiday perennial – and a whole lot more.

Reviews

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 106 reviews
  • Glad I checked out what has become a Boston Xmas institution

    by nanzesque on 12/26/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 3 out of 5

    Performers were most definitely exuberant, as was the audience. Sat in front row balcony: with my friend and, I believe, a mother and daughter -- which was sweet and cozy. While the idea is inspired, the narrative thread, for me, frayed. Difficult to get a sense of what was going on and why. That is, while the introduction said that familiarity with the Nutcracker didn't matter, I felt a little lost. Toward the end I was consulting my virtual program, impatient for things to wrap up. There's a positive therapeutic aspect to the experience. It's healing to see skillful bodies of diverse sizes, ethnicities, playing and mugging and being their full selves. Yay! Visibility. Open sexuality charms as well. Ultimately, I may just not be a burlesque person. Yet I appreciate an escape from what can feel like the strangulating norms of the season.

  • Our Annual Tradition

    by Meghan on 12/24/22Rating: 5 out of 5

    I've been coming to the show every year for about 5 years. The dancers are exceptional, the story is witty and entertaining. There's something new every year!

  • A MUST SEE!!!!

    by Katie on 12/23/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Love love love this show!!!! It’s a Christmas time must see!

  • Funny

    by Macla on 12/21/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 4 out of 5

    Funny experience and I recommend for a few friends

  • You can't unsee this show...and that's a good thing

    by Toby on 12/21/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    It's hilarious, fun, amateuresque, ridiculously fun props, brave performers, nudity with little to no boundaries. Go see it if you want to bring a conversation topic to the Xmas table

  • Chilly

    by Tmac on 12/20/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 3 out of 5

    The theater was nice but it felt so cold like the ac was blowing right on us.

  • Great Show (as always)

    by Baggmann on 12/19/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    With the pandemic closing the show down, it's nice to see it upand running again. It seems to improve every time I have seen it.

  • Awesome night out!

    by Julissa on 12/19/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    It was funny and witty. A much needed adult night with the usual tradition but with a twist - loved it!

  • Awful

    by Km8 on 12/17/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 1 out of 5

    We left during intermission. It was so chaotic and confusing. The dancing wasn’t even done well. Waste of money

  • Spectacular spectacle

    by Tamvil on 12/15/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    This show has become a yearly birthday event for my daughter and I. This is her 4th year and my 3rd year going. We bring a couple of people with us every year and get them hooked in coming back every year. This show is a shining example of amazing artistry and inclusivity. The interpretation of the nut cracker is like no other. Every year there are new and original cast and amazing costumes. You come in as an individual and leave feeling like part of a family.

  • Slutcracker!!!

    by Lou on 12/14/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    On the show was amazing this was my fifth time seeing the slutcracker I would go again every year totally worth it it's reimagined it's fun it's Interactive it's everything you want a show to be everyone should see it every Christmas season

  • Show was great, theater was a mess

    by Da on 12/13/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 2 out of 5

    The show itself was wonderful, the Somerville theater is garbage. Seats so small and general admission is a bad approach especially for sold out shows. The one bar couldn’t accommodate the crowd and the line was beyond long. Again; show is great, Somerville theater sucks

  • Everyone must see this !

    by Sierra on 12/13/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was easy to follow along , very comical and I loved how body/sex positive it was . Everyone needs to see this show . It was so good . It had something for everyone . Can’t say enough how much I truly enjoyed my night here .

  • Worst experience

    by Greatly Disappointed on 12/13/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 1 out of 5

    This was by far the worst theatre experience. There was no story line, the acting was subpar at best. Left at intermission and along with many other who did the same. Difficult to believe this is about 15 years in the running. If I could, I would give this zero stars....

  • Just… yes.

    by Rianne on 12/13/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    The costumes and the enormous statue (not going to give it away) were just delightful! The beginning is a little slow but it certainly makes up for that. The dancers were strong and talented and everyone exuded sexiness. Such a fun show!

  • Always a great show!

    by Cindy on 12/12/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    The cast was amazing! I love the diversity, humor and talent of this crew! I will be returning again next year!

  • Lousy

    by Rags on 12/11/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 2 out of 5

    I saw the show 2010 and it was great. Has gotten way to raunchy.

  • Amazing!!

    by K Livingston on 12/7/22Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Love this show! I've been more than once, and it's always a new adventure! I love what they do each year!

  • Excellent way to turn 30

    by Lindsey on 12/31/19Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Went with my friend to celebrate my 30th. It was amazing. The show was professional and hilarious. The performance was way above expectations. I'll be going back next year. I work with mostly open minded 20-40year old women and I'd definitely feel comfortable going with a group of them. I'd blush if a family member was around but it isn't raunchy or embarrassing. Can't wait to see it again.

  • really fun & well put together show

    by a. o. on 12/31/19Somerville Theatre - SomervilleRating: 5 out of 5

    I enjoyed the show a lot. This was my first time attending. The director did an incredible job re-inventing the holiday classic for our time and our community. Lots of laughs in a space of acceptance & respect. Thank you!