Polsky Theatre

Back by popular demand, Owen/Cox Dance Group performs their raucous version of E.T.A Hoffman’s holiday classic, in partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City.

 

Almost everyone is familiar with the traditional version of the holiday story, “The Nutcracker.” Far fewer are aware of the original and notably darker inspiration for this beloved ballet – E.T.A Hoffman’s 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Owen/Cox Dance Group brings their highly unique, contemporary jazz adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” back to the Yardley Hall stage this holiday season!

 

About Owen/Cox Dance Group

Owen/Cox Dance Group's mission is to create new music and dance collaborations, present high-quality contemporary dance performances with live music, and to engage as wide an audience as possible through affordable live performance, education, and outreach programs.

Back by popular demand, Owen/Cox Dance Group performs their raucous version of E.T.A Hoffman’s holiday classic, in partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City.

 

Almost everyone is familiar with the traditional version of the holiday story, “The Nutcracker.” Far fewer are aware of the original and notably darker inspiration for this beloved ballet – E.T.A Hoffman’s 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Owen/Cox Dance Group brings their highly unique, contemporary jazz adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” back to the Yardley Hall stage this holiday season!