The nutcracker is the cherished holiday story of a young girl and her journey to the land of the sweets. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. Notre dame academy eighth graders were escorted from a live performance of the nutcracker in chicago after chaperones from the ohio school. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. The joffrey ballet long had a traditional nutcracker by its founderchoreographer, robert joffrey, which it continued to perform after moving to chicago from new york in 1995. The nutcracker closed december 08, 2019 chicago buy tickets and see show information. Choreographed by christopher wheeldon, a living legend in the ballet world, the new take on the old classic brings the action to chicago in the months before the 1893 worlds fair.
The nutcracker tickets information a perennial holiday favorite, tchaikovskys the nutcracker has remained one of the most popular ballets more than a century after its debut in 1892. In consideration of health precautions regarding covid19, the following adjustments have been made to performances at the athenaeum theatre. March 1522 nyc masters in chicago week nycb, abt april 612 spring break may 16 pinocchio at the studebaker theater. Ballet chicagos mission is to educate and inspire young artists through the study of classical ballet, and in so doing, to lay a foundation of life skills that empowers each one to realize their full potential. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. All tickets and donations to our organization support our core performance programming and new play. In may, the chicago tribune announced its sponsorship of a new fulllength production to be held at christmastime in mccormick places massive arie crown theater. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet, modern interpretation of e. In its own way, the joffrey ballets highly original reimagining of the nutcracker which debuted in 2016, and is now in its fourth, monthlong, holiday season run at the auditorium theatre was a transformative event as well the joffrey ballet production of the nutcracker.
We brought our daughter for the first time when she was only 3 and were all completely enchanted by the talented company, brilliant choreography, the beautiful sets and costumes and the magical quality of the perfomance. The nutcracker chopin theatre the house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. Before the show, ballet chicago teaches basic ballet positions and movements. Dec 12 tulsa performing arts center chapman music hall tulsa, ok the nutcracker in philadelphia upcoming. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. Chicago tap theatre does tidings of tap at north shore center for performing arts, skokie on stage from the beginning of december the nutcracker, the joffreys reimagined production of tchaikovskys ballet, choreographed by christopher wheeldon is at the auditorium theatre dec. Choreographer christopher wheeldon, whos been a star in the dance world for years, recently expanded his reach with the broadway rendition of the classic film an american in paris. Royals canceled chicago academy for the arts icons of choreography canceled. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers on claras journey to save her family from the rat king before christmas, with the help of a nutcracker, a gift from her beloved uncle drosselmeyer. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603 offices located at the house theatre of chicago, 4020 n rockwell st, chicago il 60618 ticket and office line 773 7693832. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non.
What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and. Joffrey ballet the nutcracker auditorium theatre, chicago, il. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs chicago. The ten performances of the ballet would raise money for charity and were choreographed by ruth page, the choreographer and. And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603. The nutcracker the nutcracker by the house theatre. The nutcracker auditorium theatre this original production combines classical elegance with thrilling explosive action, set amidst lavish period costumes and. Artist the national philharmonic orchestra, richard bonynge. Dec 5 california theatre of the performing arts san bernardino, ca the nutcracker in oklahoma upcoming. Set to the choreography of christopher wheeldon and the music of peter tchaikovsky, the show takes you inside chicagos 1893 worlds fair. Presenting premieres, new productions, timeless classics, and audience favorites, the. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction.
The holiday season is a time typically associated with giving, but the house theatres adaptation of the nutcracker stands out by being a musical about loss. The house theatre of chicago is a 501c3 notforprofit organization and is proud to present original plays and immersive events in service of its mission to unite chicago in the spirit of community through amazing feats of storytelling. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Hoffmans classic story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. The nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional genderswapping. Selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Now, however, christopher wheeldon has made the company a new production that catches a historic moment in chicago. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. My two teen daughters and i will be seeing the nutcracker at the auditorium theater on a sunday afternoon.
Many dance companies, including the new york city ballet and san francisco ballet, have made this show a staple of their repertoire each year, bringing the. A ballet in two acts, the nutcracker opens in chicago on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the opening of the worlds columbian exposition of 1893, also known as the worlds fair, a marvel unlike anything the city has ever seen. The nutcracker created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley a balletfree tradition for chicago. Inspired by the original italian tale of 1883, this muchloved fairy tale follows. Hoffmanns tale has become a holiday favorite since its debut in 2007. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and. The nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago. Ballet chicago is bringing its own rendition of the classic to the athenaeum theater this. But such a person would clearly have missed the heartfelt wonder that is the house theatre of chicagos 10th anniversary production of the. Alvin ailey american dance theater, one of the best known companies in the world the associated press that never fails to inspire and delight chicago tonight, returns to its chicago home of more than 50 years as a visiting resident company. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares.
Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey. Photo by cheryl mann choreographed by the tony awardwinning christopher wheeldon, and set to the. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. Ballet chicago has a long history of bringing the beauty of classical ballet to people of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. The nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago tickets one way to enjoy the christmas season, a special time of year, is spending time with family and friends watching musicals like the nutcracker. Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show youtube. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. Ten years have passed since the house theatre of chicago first presented their original, contemporary version of e. Then audience members are encouraged to wear their tutus and dance alongside professional dancers from ballet chicago. The hosts, martha carolyn defrin and david jake minton, along with. Ohio school apologizes for marching 8thgraders on chicago. Subscribers and fans of the joffrey ballet have been anticipating the companys new nutcracker for well over a year now. May 30 the art deco nutcracker open auditions ages 424 may 30.
This ballet has grown to be a tradition, no matter which city you live in. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Rather than a privileged little girl in the midst of a fancy holiday. In 1965, chicago finally received its own nutcracker. Disney on ice frozen, oprah, and holiday shows top fall theater events 2014. A nutcracker more bitter than suite hedy weiss, chicago sun times 112910 in the beginning, the christmas eve party at the home of the very american family at the center of the house theatres reinvented version of the nutcracker is literally awhirl dizzy with boisterous activity and giddy high spirits. Joffrey gifts chicago a homegrown holiday classic not to be missed joffrey ballet the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. May 2324 pinocchio at the bravissimo international festival, guatemala city. Christmas classic the nutcracker plays at athenaeum theater. Our list of 40 christmas concerts, nutcrackers and seasonal shows, from caroling at cloud gate to hellcab. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Nutcracker at auditorium theater chicago forum tripadvisor.
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