Classic collage

URBAN NUTCRACKER Set to an engaging blend of Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington, Anthony Williams’s multicultural version of the holiday classic irreverently mixes ballet and contemporary dance with a lively collage of movement styles, from hip-hop and tap to flamenco and rhythmic gymnastics. A delight. Through Dec. 23. $25-$125. John Hancock Hall.888-596-1027, www.backbayeventscenter.com Karen Campbell