The houses fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. It is the mission of the house to unite chicago in. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. Arlington heights resident, haley bolithon, was cast as clara in the house theatre of chicagos annual production of the nutcracker. 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.
Please check your email and follow the instructions. With its cast comprised of professional dancers, talented youth, and with dazzling costumes and worldclass choreography, the stage is set for an unforgettable holiday experience for all ages. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original. 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. Enhancing the arts community in the tristate area by inspiring artists of all walks of life to pursue their dreams. Dec 01, 2019 balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. We purchased nutcracker tickets as a christmas gift for my 7yearold daughter. 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.
House theatre puts a fresh spin on spirited 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker unlike many of its cheery counterparts, the show still reflects the darker side of e. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual family. We update our the nutcracker ticket inventory several times a day. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. Landmark community theatre thomaston opera house home.
Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. Happy holidays from all of us at the nutcracker and the house. The nutcracker and the four realms does lose momentum, to the point that the film becomes stuck when really it was the most urgent the film should have been, once clara goes on the fourth realm quest. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. Balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e.
Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. 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. Dec 14, 2012 a look across the royal opera house as preparation take place for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. 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. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. 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.
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 upstairs theatre, 1543 w. Experience claras magical and enchanting journey as tchaikovskys world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of svalanders ballet company. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at the opera house and they can stay with you while you are in the theatre. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. Hoffmanns 1816 tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime.
The nutcracker tickets the nutcracker theater tickets. Experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script. The costumes are beautiful, and the cast is extraordinarily talented. Critics choice the best holiday theater does one thing far better than luxury shopping. 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. House theatre of chicago presents 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker. 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 nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. A look across the royal opera house as preparation take place for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. But such a person would clearly have missed the heartfelt wonder that is the house theatre of chicagos 10th anniversary production of the.
Highly recommended if you mention the nutcracker to. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. The house is chicagos premier home for intimate experiences of epic story and stagecraft. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. 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.
Tickets for the nutcracker go on sale to the general public on jul 21, 2020. 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 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 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. You must confirm your email address before we can send you. The house s fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. About the nutcracker tickets you can purchase the nutcracker tickets securely online or over the phone. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close. 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. House theatre announces nutcracker cast performink. We host the top touring broadway shows, boston ballet and other performances in our magnificent theater. The house theatre of chicago verboten at the house facebook.
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. If you wish to bring your guide or hearing dog to the theatre, please advise the box office when booking your tickets and a seat next to the aisle will be reserved for you. We are a notforprofit performing arts center whose mission is presenting and producing a wide variety of quality performing arts, advancing arts education and creating a destination that is a superior location for entertainment, business and residential living, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. Vienna festival ballets nutcracker york tickets grand.
At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. 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. 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. Come enjoy the magic of the holiday season as the judith svalander dance theatre transforms the opera house stage into a realm of fantasy. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e. 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. Productions like emerald citys a charlie brown christmas and the house theatres balletfree kid fantasy the nutcracker may seem irrelevant at. Current subscribers can renew now for the 20202021 season and the nutcracker. The grand opera house is an historic theater located in dubuque, ia.
The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. 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 nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. Each performance brings toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious sweets t. Welcome to michigan opera theatre at the detroit opera house.
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 emotional core that much more affecting. 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. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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. 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. Dec 19, 2018 grief is a shadowy guest at many holiday tables. 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. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys christmas in the face of grief. Goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. Bossov ballet theatres the nutcracker december at 7. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. Haley bolithon stars in house theatres the nutcracker. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family.
House theatre still offering a nutcracker like no other. Although she had seen the nutcracker previously in a small local production, she had never seen it on this scale or in a venue like the orpheum. Conor mcshane is a chicagobased playwright, actor, and musician. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as complimentary read more. Check out clips, trailers, and behind the scenes footage fro. Check out clips, trailers, and behindthescenes footage fro. 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.