The Hard Nut Silent Auction

Step into the magic of The Hard Nut like never before! This is your chance to go behind the scenes of Mark Morris’ playful and vibrant twist on The Nutcracker during the company's performances December 12-22 at BAM.

As the winning bidder, you might dine with Mark Morris at his favorite restaurant or step backstage to witness the dazzling snowstorm up close, catch the crew in action, and listen in on live cues. Or get an unforgettable photo op on stage with the cast in full costume (imagine that as your holiday card!) or even an on-stage cameo appearance that will place you right in the heart of the action.

Create the ultimate holiday memories! Bid now for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and help support the creative excellence and community outreach programs of the Mark Morris Dance Group.

As you explore items, please note that each item has its own closing date. Our last item closes December 23 at 12 PM EST, but the bidding window for some items ends as early as December 7.

Founded in New York City in 1980 by artistic director and choreographer Mark Morris, praised by The New York Times as “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical,” the Mark Morris Dance Group has been called “the preeminent modern dance organization of our time” (Yo-Yo Ma). Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Mark Morris Dance Group, which has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996. The Mark Morris Dance Center, opened in Brooklyn in 2001, is the home of the Dance Group and provides educational opportunities in dance and music to people of all ages with and without disabilities. For more information, visit mmdg.org