Nov 14, 2019 the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite. Children love the house theatre of chicagos re imagined the nutcracker. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras. 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 presents the nutcracker at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime.
Aleksandr kopilov performed by the bolsoi ballet at the bolsoi theatre, moscow 1989. House theatres 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. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. Such is the case with the nutcracker currently in its ninth reincarnation delivered by the power house theatre of chicago and hosted at the beautiful chopin theatre where it always smells like christmas. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. Nutcracker ballet theatre company, fort gratiot, michigan. Find more information about current plays on our current shows page and at. What it takes to be a star strictly ballet season 1. The nutcracker ballet theatre company, a 501c3 not for profit company, was formed for the sole purpose of. Nutcracker returns to chopin stage bucktown, il patch.
Hoffmanns classic holiday story, the nutcracker uncle drosselmeyer gives young clara is a likeness of her. Houses the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages, but its not afraid to get a little scary at times. 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. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. 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. 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 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 presents their annual holiday tradition, the nutcracker.
Book by jake minton and phillip klapperich music by kevin odonnell, lyrics by jake minton directed and choreographed by tommy rapley at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatres the nutcracker awesome family events. Tickets studio for the performing arts the nutcracker. Nov 10, 2017 the house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e.
Nov 20, 2019 the house theatre presents the nutcracker through december 29 at chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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 performing amazing feats of. Nov 20, 2018 phenomenally designed and expertly cast, the house theatres the nutcracker is sure to fill hearts with laughter and eyes with tears. 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. 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. This isnt the ballet with tchaikovskys music, rather a. 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. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin.
The house theatre the house theatres the nutcracker. Nov 19, 2019 at the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. The nutcracker is smart to acknowledge this aspect of the season. The house theatre of chicago brings in the holiday season. Through educational events, the little theatre provides local artists a place to share and discuss their visions with a diverse audience.
Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker celebrate this christmas with the experience taking north america by storm. Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. House theatres fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design while larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and. 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. The house theatres production of the nutcracker sees its third year on the stage of wicker parks chopin theatre. The house theatre presents the nutcracker through december 29 at chopin theatre, 1543 w.
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. The little theatre is the premier cultural center for the presentation of american independent and foreign films, visual arts and music for the greater rochester community. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. 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. This production validates the soul with its sensitive and understanding approach to human fallibility in times of unrest. The house theatre of chicago brings in the holiday season with the nutcracker. 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 at the house theatre of chicago theater. 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 theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in.
The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago meetup. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. Nov 15, 2015 offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. This was my third time enjoying the holidays with house theatre. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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. While i wouldnt consider myself a grinch before his heart grew three sizes, that is, sitting in the seats of the chopin theatre surrounded by christmas decorations and an upbeat soundtrack of holiday music, i initially found it a challenge to get in the spirit midway through november. I love the chopin theater and the cast was once again wonderful.
Dec 30, 2016 the house theatres playful and irreverent version of e. 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. The house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. 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. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. 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. Hoffmann story that begat the tchaikovsky ballet, but this rendition is created by house theatre members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. The house theatres playful and irreverent version of e. Marking the 25th north american anniversary tour in 2017, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker features overthetop production values and world class russian artists. Please purchase your tickets through house theatres box office only it is the only way the theater keeps count of meetup members attending, which directly affects future sponsorship. Join us as we meet jasmine, mimi, alec, and victor, four teens who have made the major move to new york city to study at the worldrenowned school of american ballet. The 2018 cast of the house theatres production of the nutcracker.
House theatre still offering a nutcracker like no other. Hoffmanns original story was darker than the ballet, but the plot remains largely the same. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl. Written in the early 1890s, this was the last ballet score tchaikovsky wrote he died less than a year after it was premiered. The house theatres the nutcracker awesome family events in. 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 theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. Written in the early 1890s, this was the last ballet score tchaikovsky wrote. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously handcrafted costumes. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and. Jan 04, 2014 the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. The house theatre s production of the nutcracker sees its third year on the stage of wicker parks chopin theatre. Hoffmans famous story begins with the news of tragedy. An exuberant, magical nutcracker from the house theatre.
Children love the house theatre of chicagos reimagined the nutcracker. Highly recommended chicago reader december 2015 the house theatres gorgeous, arresting annual holiday show bears only a faint resemblance to. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. They are a delicious mixture of magic, snow, music, and talent that genuinely like being a part of the holiday celebration. Review the nutcracker at house theatre of chicago performink. Offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. The nutcracker is now playing at chopin theatre presented by house theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicago is presenting its familyfriendly theatrical version of the holiday tale. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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.
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