NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Marigny Opera Ballet opens its 9th season with the joyful return of its full-length New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker on December
Marigny Opera Ballet, the resident dance company of the Marigny Opera House, will open its eighth season after an 18-month hiatus with the world premiere of “The New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker” on Friday. December 3rd. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, the full-length ballet features a commissioned score by legendary jazz artist Larry Sieberth and live accompaniment by his 10-piece jazz ensemble. Ballet Master Jarina Carvalho is choreographer.