Set to the music of The Nutcracker Suite by Ellington and Strayhorn, featuring music by Jazz St. Louis and dancing by Saint Louis Dance Theatre

Back by popular demand, this St. Louis holiday tradition is set against the backdrop of the historic Gaslight Square entertainment district. The vibrant production is infused with jazz rhythms, transforming Tchaikovsky’s classic into a nightclub fantasy. Celebrating Billy Strayhorn’s genius, contemporary dance merges with live jazz to create a love story distinctively St. Louis. This production with Jazz St. Louis is choreographed by Kirven Douthit-Boyd, conducted by Victor Goines, with special guest star Denise Thimes, and features a stunning set in collaboration with The Muny’s T3 Program and Peter & Margery Spack.