The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and. The house theatres the nutcracker is chicagos most fun, affordable, and unforgettable event for the holidays. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. Playhouse square announces participating schools for 5th annual dazzle awards. Oct 12, 2017 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 nutcracker, which premiered in 2007 when the house was in residence at the steppenwolf theatre and has, for the last two seasons, been remounted at the chopin theatre, has always attracted. The grand opera house is an historic theater located in dubuque, ia. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker.
The houses vision of the nutcracker is a little weirder, a little sillier, and with a few more puppets, but its smallerscale approach makes its. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. Find more information about current plays on our current shows page and at. On the contrary, both feature characters that are reluctant to celebrate but. The house theatre of chicago brings back the hit holiday production with its annual engagement of the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at. Playhouse square breaks ground on the lumen buyer be aware. House theatre still offering a nutcracker like no other. House theatre announces nutcracker cast performink. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original. Nutcracker is for everyone so whether its with friends, family, coworkers or a special someone, attending our 75th anniversary celebration will be a spectacular experience.
House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime. 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 nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue. Dec 19, 2018 grief is a shadowy guest at many holiday tables. Luckily, the house theatres annual production of the nutcracker, currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, had enough cheer and goodwill, spiced with a dose of melancholy, to win me over. Every adaptation of the nutcracker is the same, yet each the nutcracker is different from all others.
Nov 09, 2018 the house theatre of chicago brings back the hit holiday production with its annual engagement of the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin. 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. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. The house theatre celebrates 10 years of the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. Hello and welcome to the michigan opera theatre website. The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as complimentary read more. The house theatre of chicago what should i know before. The nutcracker the house theatre as far as christmas stories go, can you think of a more popular one then the nutcracker. Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. All tickets and donations to our organization support our core performance programming and new play. Buy the nutcracker royal ballet tickets showing at the royal opera house, london. The chopin theatre 1543 west division street, chicago, il 60642. An exuberant, magical nutcracker from the house theatre.
Experience claras magical and enchanting journey as tchaikovskys world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of svalanders ballet company. The chicago suntimes it will bring your family closer together. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. Snow falling outside the opera house, weather permitting. The new victoria theatre auditorium is equipped with sennheiser mobileconnect wifi sound amplification system. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. 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. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e.
It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family livingroom becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the land of snow. The houses remount of their successful 2007 holiday show is a very loose adaptation of eta hoffmans classic story the nutcracker and the mouse king, and yet its prologue is still almost ironically evocative of the tchaikovsky ballet. Artist the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. The nutcracker tickets the nutcracker theater tickets. Click here to learn more about the houses production of the nutcracker at the adrienne arsht center of miamidade county.
The show is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly, and moving for even those of us that might be on the grinchs side from time to time. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Gesa power house theatre hosts live music concerts, comedy acts, fundraising events, theater, weddings, and more in one of walla wallas historic buildings. The house theatre of chicago brings back the hit holiday production with its annual engagement of the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Crippled by the death of their son fritz dwayne everett, claras parents marty benjamin sprunger and david nicholas bailey decide to cancel the. Disneys frozen arrives summer 2020, part of 20192020 keybank broadway season. Before seeing the houses production of the nutcracker with young children, its a great idea to get a sense of content. Clara amaris sanchez marvels at the magical gift of a nutcracker made to look just like her brother, fritz, in the house theatre of chicagos. I sincerely regret that instead of the many exceptional performances that our audiences have come to expect within the walls of the detroit opera house, there is currently a deafening silence triggered by the global pandemic. 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.
With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. Nov 19, 2019 house theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. Devices can be booked via the box office in advance, alternatively patrons can download the sennheiser. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. The house s fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. Come enjoy the magic of the holiday season as the judith svalander dance theatre transforms the opera house stage into a realm of fantasy. But such a person would clearly have missed the heartfelt wonder that is the house theatre of chicagos 10th anniversary production of the. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. 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. From the mariinsky theatre in st petersburg, december 2012 valery gergiev conductor vasily vainonen choreography benjamin tyrrell stage and costumes pi. Nov 29, 2014 from the mariinsky theatre in st petersburg, december 2012 valery gergiev conductor vasily vainonen choreography benjamin tyrrell stage and costumes pi. Haley bolithon stars in house theatres the nutcracker.
Celebrating its golden anniversary, dance theatre of harlem returns to the detroit opera house with a program showcasing 50 years of their commitment to access, opportunity and excellence. The house theatre of chicago has announced the cast for the return of the alloriginal, balletfree, familyfriendly production of the nutcracker based on the original story the. Dec 01, 2019 balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close. The houses fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. 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 grand is proud to present an elegant, limited edition commemorative book in celebration of its 125 th anniversary, the grand 1894 opera house.
It is a captivating historical narrative of the official opera house of the state of texas, and the impact it has made on the history and fabric of galveston and the state. The nutcracker demonstrates the best attributes of the house theatre of chicagos original formula heart, whimsy, charm, rich humor, and clear storytelling utilizing puppets, music, terrific lighting and honest humor. 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. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys christmas in the face of grief. Balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. The house was founded in 2001 by a group of friends from the british american drama academy and southern methodist university with the mission of exploring the ideas of community and storytelling in order to create a unique theatrical experience for audience members.
Playhouse square to announce 20202021 broadway lineup march 3. 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 has announced the cast for the return of the alloriginal, balletfree, familyfriendly production of the nutcracker based on the original story the nutcracker and the mouse, by e. The ticketsupply the nutcracker guarantee we provide a quick and easy way to purchase the nutcracker tickets. Nov 14, 2011 the nutcracker, which premiered in 2007 when the house was in residence at the steppenwolf theatre and has, for the last two seasons, been remounted at the chopin theatre, has always attracted. Vienna festival ballets nutcracker york tickets grand. The entire the nutcracker event schedule is available at the ticketsupply website. 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. The house is chicagos premier home for intimate experiences of epic story and stagecraft. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. Productions like emerald citys a charlie brown christmas and the house theatres balletfree kid fantasy the nutcracker may seem irrelevant at first glance in todays harsh political climate. 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. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w.
Groups at the nutcracker the house theatre of chicago. What should i know before i bring my kids to see the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Although it premiered in saint petersburgs mariinsky theatre on december 18, 1892, composer pyotr tchaikovskys the nutcracker wouldnt become the dependably magical holidayseason reaffirmation of christmas joy we know and love until decades later. Nov 18, 2019 but such a person would clearly have missed the heartfelt wonder that is the house theatre of chicagos 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker, based on e.
Mobileconnect uses wifi to deliver superior quality audio to a smart device such as an ipod or iphone, either through headphones or via a necklace for hearing aid users. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the rat king and save her family. Read what members are saying about the house theatre of chicago. Ballet theatre company west hartford, ct performances. 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. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. Ballet theatre companys annual performance of the favorite holiday classic, the nutcracker, will feature choreography by stephanie dattellas, btcs artistic director. Enhancing the arts community in the tristate area by inspiring artists of all walks of life to pursue their dreams. It is the mission of the house to unite chicago in. The nutcracker is now playing at chopin theatre presented by house theatre, 1543 w. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite sugar plum fairy, a chivalrous prince and the mysterious drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the worldrenowned royal ballet.
The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. Check out clips, trailers, and behindthescenes footage fro. Audiences can expect to see new costumes and sets featuring several professional performers from all over the country. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, ballet in two acts mariinsky. Check out clips, trailers, and behind the scenes footage fro. Hoffmanns 1816 tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favorite. 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. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in. We can provide you with the cheapest the nutcracker ticket prices, premium seats, and complete event information for all the nutcracker events.