UC's College Conservatory of Music presents a special seasonal treat at 2 p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, as CCMONSTAGE Jazz and Musical Theatre unite to present Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite in Patricia Corbett Theater.
One of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, Duke Ellington recorded The Nutcracker Suite for the Columbia record label in 1960. The album featured jazz interpretations of well-known melodies by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
Under the musical direction of Scott Belck, dancers from CCM's Musical Theatre program will join the Jazz Orchestra to transform The Nutcracker Suite's romantic orchestrations into jumping jazz melodies, including "Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed-Pipes)," "Peanut Brittle Brigade" and "Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy)." Featuring choreography by Diane Lala, a classical ballet becomes cool-cat jazz, infused with Vegas glitz, Hollywood glamour and a little New York razzmatazz.
The 2021-22 CCMONSTAGE Jazz series presents Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite on Nov. 21, 2021, in Patricia Corbett Theater. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office; student discounts are available.
- 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2021
- 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2021
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati
Single tickets prices start at $29.50. Student discounts and group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online now through our e-box office.
Learn about additional ticket options for current CCM students.
CCM is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Please visit ccm.uc.edu/directions for detailed driving directions to CCM Village.
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