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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.
I didn’t know what I was getting into going to see this play. I wasn’t disappointed. It was truly art brought to life from the storyline to the amazing cast of characters. I think this will be a new tradition for me and my friends. I give it 5 pasties out of five.
Great experience! I came across this event randomly and I’m very pleased! I went with my boyfriend and he said he had a great time. He was laughing and smiling as much as I was
I saw the add for this on the train on my way to work and decided to check it out not knowing what to expect. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. This show was for a specific crowd. Mainly masculine feminists, effeminate men, and the crowd that “swings the other way” if you know what I mean. Those were the only people who did most of the shouting and screaming. It was a show mostly for their “pride in being out of the closet”. There is nothing wring with that, but didn’t think you would get mostly that with the tittle and poster cover. If you’re bored, come check it out, but it’s not as excellent as the other reviewers say it to be as those reviewers are mostly biased towards and specific type of audience. This show is not for everybody and I don’t say that because of the nudity. The dancers were not “completely” naked anyway. The only cool part was the dancer on the dance pole who I hope was really a woman. Nudity was mostly “big people” and a few underweight people and one or two that had nice bodies. I’ve never seen the original nut cracker, but this show did have its moments when I couldn’t stop yawning, but tried to hide it so the performers wouldn’t feel bad. You should get full disclosure before taking the time to see this as it may not be what you expect it to be. Like I said, it’s not for everybody.
Love how the show embraced all different personalities and body types. Everyone on stage looked like they were really enjoying themselves.
6th time attending this wonderful show, and it never ceases to amaze me how INCREDIBLE it is!!! The talent, the diversity, the GLITTER! Already planning my trip to Boston for 2020!!!
This is the third year in a row for Kleavage Klaus and I to see Slutcracker on Christmas Eve. I really like the whip and bondage parts of the show and that pole dancer was exquisite...
It was great to finally see it and the cast did an amazing job
Didn't know what we were walking into and was pleasantly erotically satisfied!!!
Funny story, great cast, and very body positive friendly!! A really great time and will definitely go back again.
Funny and provocative, the Slutcracker is very well staged and performed. The cast is amazing, the danses artistically performed and perfectly matching Tchaikovsky's music. The show is as much on stage as with the audience. Well done! If anybody has been bored by the nutcracker, this slutty version is the antidote.
After my sister telling me about how much fun she and a group of ladies from work had at this gem I decided to invite a friend (we are in our mid to late 50's) to share this extravaganza with me. Neither one of us looked into the details of the show and we were both pleasantly surprised. We saw it 3 days ago and we're still laughing. If you have a sense of humor, don't get offended about partial nudity and sex toys you will find this hilarious.
Looking to take a break from your fancy holiday anxiety, go see the Slutcracker by December 31. Queer. Intersectional. Feminist. Body & Sex Positive. The woman who created this is amazing. The cast is terrific. Do yourself a favor and check it out!!
I'm sure this performance does appeal to a certain audience. And though, it's not at all what I expected. I thought it was a burlesque with dancing. But it was a play with no dialog. People miming to dialog. It was more silly then sexy. Again, should have done more research before attending. We only stayed about 30 minutes.
Best show to ever exist! We had so much fun, and truly enjoyed everything about the show! AnnFrakinstine was absolutely stunning and so talented! Can’t wait for next year!
We have been going for many years! And plan to go back again next year!
Drove 3 1/2 hours to see the show. Definitely worth it. Was funny and sexy and a great time. Could have stayed and watched it a second time. Will absolutely be back next year. A new Christmas tradition.
Inspiring, empowering performance by a captivating ensemble of performers. Venue is professional and organized. Show is AMAZING with a clear follow along story!!! And don’t forget the new merchandise available every year for sale!
This was my 4th year of slutcracker, it was amazing as ever. There really is no adequate way to describe this blend of nostalgic nutcracker and whip cracking sexually charged dancing. You just need to go.
Seeing The Slutcracker has been one of my favorite events this holiday seasoon! The show was sexy, funny, clever and all around entertaining. A must see and a fabulous way to treat yourself during this hectic time of year. We already can’t wait to see the show next year!
It was a great experience. My girl and i enjoyed the show and would definitely attend another show in the near future.