This Holiday Season join us for a new twist on an old tradition in collaboration with an all new Cast and crew

Directed By LArea Edwards Music by Tenia Nelson

The Savoy Denver

2700 Arapahoe St. Denver, CO

December 22 & 23

Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7Pm

Live Jazz - Performance- Tradition with a Twist

The 5 Points Nutcracker weaves a fresh twist on a holiday classic, celebrating the cultural richness of 5 Points Denver, often dubbed as "The Harlem of the West".

Larea Edwards(The Flobots and Deep Pocket Thieves)  transforms classic Nutcracker characters, drawing parallels to local 5 Points  legends, presenting a heartwarming Christmas narrative deeply rooted in the African-American experience.

Tenia Nelson, a Grammy-nominated jazz maestro, infuses the performance with her unique musical interpretation of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorns’ 1960 score, adding a touch of improvisational magic.

Denver's dance sensations, Reyna Muerta, Chopz, Kayla Banks, and Vi Bright, join  LuneAseas to showcase an eclectic blend of swing, break, and contemporary dance, all viewed through the Jazz Era's prism.

Prepare to be enthralled by dazzling visuals, ingenious props, and a vibrant interactive setting.

This enchanting experience is graciously supported by the City of Denver EDI Grant and Music Advancement Fund.

Join us for a night to remember, December 22nd and 23rd at 7pm at the Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe st. Denver. To reserve your party for this experience visit click the ticket link above.

Good Things to Know

Some things you want to know before you go…

  • Expect to included in our pre-show holiday party. During a portion show you will be guided through the building. This will included a short trip outdoors and traveling up and down to stair cases to complete your journey. There will be some heavy local history told in our light hearted evening.

  • Come as you are or blend into the party with your more dapper classic Hoilday attire for our jazz age party mixer.

    We are visiting 1890’s-1990’s,so chose your decade and come join the fun!

  • The Savoy does not have designated parking lot for patrons. We recommend that you come to early to find nearby street parking.

  • The entrance to the Savoy requires ascending a flight of stairs. There an elevator at the main entrance that is available for use of our party goers. Parts of our Nutcracker are shown at the lower level of the Savoy that will involve travel up and down numerous stairs. This will involve guided audience travel through parts of the building that are being modified to meet accessibility needs. Please let ticket checkers know if you are in need of accommodations for the traveling portion of the Nutcracker.

  • Tickets are non-refundable in the event of patron illness or last minute absence. In the event your party can not make the scheduled time you may email and we can schedule for another time. In the event your party can not be rescheduled we can give you credit toward the next LuneAseas' event.

  • If we need to cancel because of weather and we can not reschedule for another time you have the option for donating the ticket to our non-profit so we can continue bringing creative programming to the community or you can be issued a full refund.

 

The Players

The Musicians

The Producers | Directors

The Sponsors

the Venue

The Savoy Denver occupies the second floor of a Victorian building on the corner of 27th and Arapahoe street in Denver, Colorado.

Built in1889 in the historic Curtis Park neighborhood of Five Points.

The second floor was used historically as a private social club with a dance floor/social space, lobby, and lounge.

A short walk from Coors Field, adjacent to the RiNo Arts and Entertainment District, the building was renovated in 2021. -the Savoy denver Website