The Hard Nut: Barbies, GI Joes, and Remote-Controlled Rats

photo via BAM
Mark Morris Dance Group finished their run of The Hard Nut at BAM’s Howard Gilman Opera House last week, and as promised, the cheeky 70s-era take on The Nutcracker gave full grown adults the opportunity to indulge in the spectacle of dancing Barbies and GI Joes, fits of sparkles, and most importantly: remote-control rats. The massive mod-inspired set created a palate of black, white, and red in the opening party scene, with large scale set pieces and detailed costum