
(credit: cityballetofla.org)
“The Nutcracker Swings” takes an unusual twist on the traditional Nutcracker with a culturally diverse company of dancers and incorporates the music of jazz legend Duke Ellington.
Performances are Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, at 8 p.m. at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016. Single tickets in advance are $25 and $35 at the door. For more information visit cityballetofla.org.