With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year under tommy rapleys direction, has a lot to offer those brave souls beyond its affordability. Nov 23, 2015 the house theatre of chicago once again brings holiday cheer with its sixth annual return of the alloriginal, familyfriendly the nutcracker playing at the the chopin theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 w. The chopin theatre, 1543 west division, chicago, il. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies. The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre mainstage chicago, il january 16 march 12, 2020. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Since 1990 over 2,000 unique events and thousands of artists have graced the chopin theatre stages. The quintessential christmas classic, the nutcracker returns this holiday season. The house theatre of chicago once again brings holiday cheer for the whole family with its eighth annual engagement of the alloriginal, balletfree the nutcracker playing at the chopin theatre.
The house theatre of chicagos annual nondance version of the e. Tickets are available in person at the box office, by calling 7737693832 or by going to additional information about this and other area productions can be found by visiting. Tommy rapleys choreography and kevin odonnells music with lyrics by jake minton are more like toetapping broadway shows than the toe pointing classic ballet performances most often associated with the nutcracker. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry. Local, award winning, dance company, studio 4 the arts, is back for the 5th year with their classic rendition of the nutcracker ballet. House announces nutcracker cast and design team performink. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. A lively russian dance follows, then the brief but vivid chinese dance, originally orchestrated with strutting bassoons and shrill flute and piccolo. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin. From house theatre of chicago in response to the mandate issued by the state of illinois and city of chicago on march 12, the house theatre of chicago has no other course of action than to cancel the remainder of the run of verboten, as well as the onenight concert a night of songs and stories with verboten composer jason narducy.
Special guests are international stars of american ballet theatre sarah lane and daniil simkin. Take everyone to see festival ballet theatres the nutcracker ballet. Marking the 25th north american anniversary tour in 2017, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker features overthetop production values and world class russian artists. 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. With enough spectacle and showmanship to keep kids big and small spellbound, scottish ballets revival of peter darrels nutcracker at the festival theatre and on tour is the perfect christmas present radiating joy and warmth from start to finish, the latest revival of. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at chicagos rosemont theatre. The nutcracker continues through december 29, 2019. A suitably creepy ratking puppet from chicago puppet studio, delicious. The nutcracker chopin theatre the house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free. Chopin theatre, chicago, il abouttheartists theatre profile.
House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicagos the nutcracker at 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. Nov 18, 2019 presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicago has announced the cast and design team for this years production of the the nutcracker, their alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. The nutcracker ballet theatre company, a 501c3 not for profit company, was formed for the sole purpose of. The house once again partners with the chicago puppet studio, the.
Houses balletfree fantasy is flawless holiday tradition. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker at athenaeum theatre. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year. Houses the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages, but its not afraid to get a little scary at times. Nov 9 the house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre, 1543 w division, chicago, illinois 60642 rated 4. Aug 21, 2017 the nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kobalt awal digital limited, kontor new media music on behalf of rpo records. The house theatre of chicago is proud to announce a special onenightonly concert by jason narducy, the composer of their hit rock musical verboten, on saturday, march 14 at 8. Forming part of a doublebill with tchaikovskys last opera, iolanta, the nutcracker was first staged in december 1892 at the imperial mariinsky theatre, st. Chopin theatre mainstage chicago, il january 19 march 11, 2018. Nov 20, 2019 the house theatre presents the nutcracker through december 29 at chopin theatre, 1543 w. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite. Appearing again at the chopin theatre, and featuring allnew puppets, the nutcracker is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly, and moving.
House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. A native of michigan, conors plays have been produced by numerous companies throughout his home state, including tipping point theatre, fancy pants theater, western michigan university, and. Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design. Aleksandr kopilov performed by the bolsoi ballet at the bolsoi theatre, moscow 1989. The house theatre presents the nutcracker through december 29 at chopin theatre, 1543 w.
Follow the journey of the heroic nutcracker as he tries to reclaim the magic crown from the evil mouse king. The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin. The house s 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. Nutcracker the central wisconsin school of ballet presents this family holiday classic that newsweek magazine writes as one of the nine most notable nutcrackers. The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre mainstage chicago, il. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun.
Hoffmann tale stars haley seda, daughter of chicago p. Nov 24, 2012 the house theatre s the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year under tommy rapleys direction, has a lot to offer those brave souls beyond its affordability. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original musical numbers and puppetry as. In 1 976 ballet theatre of scrantons artistic director, the late constance reynolds, had a dream to give something back to the community that welcomed her so warmly when she settled here from her native home in scotland this gift back to the community became a reality with the first presentation of the nutcracker and would become an annual, beloved and histori c community. The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre mainstage. Presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The nutcracker suite, op 71a tchaikovskypletnev from.
Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. Plays, musicals, stage shows, and live theatre performances at chopin theatre, chicago, il. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers. Nov 08, 2019 the house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Chopin theatre is to chicago what the actors studio is to new york city. The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit. This is the perfect holiday tradition to enjoy as a family. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house. Offering a new fantastical familyfriendly treat, round house theatre continues its 201415 season with a spectacularly reimagined contemporary adaptation of a beloved classic the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley.
Appearing again at the chopin theatre, and featuring allnew puppets, the nutcracker is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly, and moving, even for those of us that might be on the grinchs side from time to time. Although chopin doesnt receive as much hoopla as steppenwolf, it has made its own mark in the acting profession. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously handcrafted. The nutcracker at round house theatre dc metro theater. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy chicago. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. 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 house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Appearing again at the chopin theatre, and featuring allnew puppets. State street dance studio s the fox valley nutcracker at batavia fine arts. Jan 04, 2014 the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime. The house theatre celebrates 10 years of the nutcracker. The nutcracker ballet theatre company, a 501c3 not for.
This fulllength traditional production is choreographed and directed by festival ballet theatres artistic director, salwa rizkalla, and features worldrenowned guest artists, fbts professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across the southland. The house theatre of chicago once again brings holiday cheer with its sixth annual return of the alloriginal, familyfriendly the nutcracker playing at the the chopin theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 w. House announces nutcracker cast and design team october 3, 2019 0 the house theatre of chicago has announced the cast and design team for this years production of the the nutcracker, their alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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. Chicago folks operetta cultivates the rose of stambul with a new translation and a run at chopin theatre. House theatres balletfree version of the nutcracker. Watch as an enchanted jackinthebox springs to life, tapdancing penguins back up a very cool snow princess and meet the. Nov 14, 2019 the house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original musical numbers and puppetry as well as leaning. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. One of the fultons most popular family theatre series productions is back for the holidays. Chicago folks operetta cultivates the rose of stambul with a.
The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre, 1543 w division, chicago. The nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. First staged in 2011, the nutcracker brings audiences on a journey through the prewwi, turn of the century shanghai featuring favourite and familiar characters including clara, the snow queen, the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kobalt awal digital limited, kontor new media music on behalf of rpo records. The search for americas favorite nutcracker is on pointe. A native of michigan, conors plays have been produced by numerous companies throughout his home state, including tipping point theatre, fancy pants theater, western michigan university, and at the renegade theatre festival. Celebrating a full decade of making holiday memories with more than 30,000 audience members, the house brings this wholly original, balletfree show back for its 10th anniversary production. The central wisconsin school of ballet presents this family holiday classic that newsweek magazine writes as one of the nine most notable nutcrackers. The nutcracker house theatre of chicago 10th anniversary production celebrating a full decade of making holiday memories with more than 30,000 audience members, the house brings this wholly original, balletfree show back for its 10th anniversary production. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. 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.
Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Nutcracker ballet theatre company, fort gratiot, michigan. 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. Conor mcshane is a chicagobased playwright, actor, and musician. The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. Beloved russian fairytale characters, father christmas and his granddaughter the.
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