Top 15 NJ Arts Events of the Week: ‘The Nutracker Rocks,’ Mark O’Connor, Steve Aoki, more

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RICH KOWALSKI Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater will present “The Nutcracker Rocks” in Deal, Dec. 11-12, 15 and 17-19. A roundup of arts events taking place around the state through Dec. 16: DANCE • Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater will present “The Nutcracker Rocks,” a reimagining of the story in a contemporary setting — and with a rock-flavored take on Tchaikovsky’s famous score, created in collaboration with Alex Rosamilia and Alex Levine of the band The Gaslight Anthem — at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal, Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 12 and 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 and …