WED · All day
'Twas The Night Before...
Aronoff Center for the Arts · Downtown · $59.25-$148
FRI · 2:00pm
Nutcracker, Jazzed Up
Friday, November 27 at Anderson Center Theater, Cincinnati
About this event
A holiday tradition reimagined, "The Nutcracker, Jazzed Up!" transforms Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic into a vibrant fusion of ballet and jazz. This production offers a fresh, high-energy interpretation that delights audiences of all ages while preserving the timeless magic of the original story. With dazzling costumes, lively choreography and a spirited musical arrangement, this Nutcracker is unlike any other.
Who's playing
DE LA Dance Company produces the show, and the Anderson Center Theater is now the company's performing home. The same stage hosts its other productions, including Coppélia, Cincinnati27 and Hansel and Gretel. The company's season is built around full-length works, so this Nutcracker is one of several shows it brings to the room.
What to expect
Expect ballet with a jazz edge, a spirited musical arrangement and costumes meant to catch the eye. The theater seats 223, so the audience sits close to the stage. Its lighting and sound systems suit a show that depends on bright color and a punchy score.
Why go
The draw is a Nutcracker that keeps Tchaikovsky's story while changing how the music sounds and how the dancers move. It suits families who want a holiday show that feels different from the traditional version. Longtime fans of the original will hear the familiar score in a new way.
Where
Anderson Center Theater · Cincinnati OHDirections
