Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. The ballet itself is from a revision by alexander dumas of the childrens story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. 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. 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. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction.
In consideration of health precautions regarding covid19, the following adjustments have been made to performances at the athenaeum theatre. The house theatre of chicagos borealis is currently wrapping up its run before the troupe launches its seventh season of the nutcracker next month. The cast of house theatres nutcracker michael brosilow photo handout. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. Do this, the chicago photography collective, 5x7, mary rafferty, charles steele, chopin theatre, ukrainian village, house theatre of chicago, the nutcracker, dan jakes, the chicago blues all. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. League of chicago theatres 2018 holiday roundup the. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater.
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. Familiar favorites the sugar plum fairy, mother ginger and the nutcracker prince will all be on stage to tell the tale. The house theatre of chicago 2020 all you need to know. 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. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Performances currently take place at the chopin theatre in wicker park. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year. Royals canceled chicago academy for the arts icons of choreography canceled. Reimagined for season 15, experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard.
At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that. The houses fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker, starring carolyn defrin, jake minton, joey steakley, michael e. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers on claras journey to save her family from the. The house theatre of chicago is bringing an updated take on a christmas classic to wicker parks chopin theatre, 1543 w.
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. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy chicago. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. 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. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. Came on friday for the nutcracker and was blown away by the coziness and read more. I have been to this theatre several times, mainly for the house theatre performances which are excellent by the way. It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun.
The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre, 1543 w division, chicago, illinois 60642 rated 4. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers, presenting, producing or coproducing over 500 theater, music, film. Set in 1920s america, alexei kremnevs the art deco nutcracker is an upbeat yet traditional take on the muchloved holiday favorite and guaranteed entertainment for all. Chopin theatre 1543 w division st, west town, chicago, il yelp.
House theatres fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. Once an upandcoming new theatre groupthe darling of chicagos critics e. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. 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. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. House theatre s sensational the nutcracker is the best holiday theater deal in chicago elaine coorens, 112710 it is a delightful, charming, joyous, fun, funny, scary show with a tinge of sadness. The league of chicago theatres presents holiday fun. 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 nutcracker chopin theatre chicago theatre in chicago. Its the natural order of things, then, that the house theatre should reimagine this classic for a new audience. Set an alert and well tell you when more tickets go on sale. To truly fall in love with chicago, you must go to our theatres. The critically acclaimed holiday classic in the house theatres signature style.
Pulitzer prizewinning guests gwendolyn brooks, yusef komunyakaa, and studs terkel a taste of. Nutcracker returns to chopin stage bucktown, il patch. On the contrary, both feature characters that are reluctant to celebrate but. The house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house.
This heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope is a. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. Chopin theatre is an independent, forprofit arts center located across the polish triangle in chicagos wicker park, considered to be one of chicagos more artistic communities. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town.
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