– San Jose Mercury News
The MeshugaNutcracker! is a full-length musical comedy that features the wonderfully silly sensibilities of the folklore of Chelm (a fictional town of fools) underscored by an invigorating, Klezmer-ized orchestration of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” with original lyrics that celebrate Chanukah. Add in dancing dreidels and surprise guest stars and you have the perfect recipe for a holiday gathering for all ages. Some might call it crazy…we call it The MeshugaNutcracker!
“Light! Happy! Fun! Joyful! Something completely original. The story of Chanukah told the music of Tchaikovsky – absolutely marvelous! Chanukah is even more special because of them.” – John Rothmann, ABCKGO Radio
An original musical by 3Below’s own Scott, Shannon, and Stephen Guggenheim, The MeshugaNutcracker! premiered in 2003 and has performed somewhere in the country every winter since. The production was filmed for Fathom Events, running in over 400 theaters nationwide, and is now streaming on BroadwayHD. “Members of the tribe” will devour its Jewish artistry and traditions while those who grew up celebrating in December without dreidels and latkes will delight in this new take on the very familiar Nutcracker tunes.
Looking For The Perfect Holiday Gifts?
Give The Gift of Professional Theater
BroadwayHD is hosting The MeshugaNutcracker as well as hundreds of other professional live theatrical and filmed theatrical events. An annual subscription means you can bring Broadway into your living room, and every year during the holiday season you can watch The MeshugaNutcracker - an annual holiday tradition!
Give The Gift of Beautiful Music
The MeshugaNutcracker is now available on CD! This studio recording features all of the songs from the hit Chanukah musical as well as a full-color, 24-page booklet with lyrics, cast, credits, and much more. Want to stream the songs instead? Visit iTunes or Amazon.com today!
CAST
Jackson Davis*
Lynda DiVito*
Stephen Guggenheim*
Shannon Guggenheim*
Susan Gundunas*
Jeremy Kreamer
Benjamin Pither*
Krista Wigle*
Chela Noto*
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
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