The New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker
Marigny Opera House 725 St Ferdinand Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
The Marigny Opera Ballet, resident dance company of the Marigny Opera House, will open its ninth season with the return of The New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker, after premiering to rave reviews last year. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, the full-length ballet is set against a score based on the original Tchaikovsky by New Orleans jazz musician Larry Sieberth and live accompaniment by his ten piece jazz ensemble. 7 pm. Tickets start at $35. marignyoperaballet.org.