Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. But when a powerful script is flawlessly executed by a stellar production team and a gifted cast, thats when real magic happens. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e. Ensemble members of the house theatre of chicagos the nutcracker. Making a new american nutcracker, narrated by actress neve campbell the company, takes audiences behind the scenes with the creative visionaries that work to bring this striking original. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. The house theatre celebrates 10 years of the nutcracker. The nutcracker chopin theatre the house theatre of chicago s original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicago s chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Nathan allen, artistic director of the house theatre, where the performance took place, said he thought all in all it was. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. House theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the e.
The house theatre of chicago presents its yuletide tradition, nutcracker. Nov 27, 2019 the nutcracker by house theatre of chicago. Ariana burks is making her debut in the house theatre of. Ten years have passed since the house theatre of chicago first presented their original, contemporary version of 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. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. 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. Groups at the nutcracker the house theatre of chicago. There is a reason some holiday shows come back year after year and become chicago staples at christmastime.
The house theatre of chicago s nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e. Wheeldons acclaimed turn of the century 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. 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. Hoffmans classic story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. Check out clips, trailers, and behindthescenes footage fro.
The house theatre of chicago brings in the holiday season. Dec 19, 2018 grief is a shadowy guest at many holiday tables. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. The nutcracker celebrates 10th year at the house theatre of. Critics choice the best holiday theater does one thing far better than luxury shopping. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys christmas in the face of grief. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. The house theatre of chicago verboten at the house facebook. Its official the nutcracker is now one of my favorite holiday traditions. In fact, it is my seventh time 2017, 2016, 2014, 20, 2011, 2010 experiencing this innovative take on e.
The nutcracker the nutcracker by the house theatre. After whatcanonlybedescribed as a horrific time for our. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. But such a person would clearly have missed the heartfelt wonder that is the house theatre of chicagos 10th anniversary production of the. 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 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.
The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and. Check out the full list below to find a show perfect for your whole family. Weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. 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. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. Nov 19, 2019 house theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e.
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. A hoffmans dark original, is a riveting tale of a family in shock, with parents immobilized by the grief of losing their soldier son fritz. Happy holidays from all of us at the nutcracker and the house. 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 theatres the nutcracker is chicagos most fun, affordable, and unforgettable event for the holidays. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago meetup. Noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of. 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 brings back the hit holiday production with its annual engagement of the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin. Hoffmanns 1816 tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Nathan allen, artistic director of the house theatre, where the performance took. Oct 25, 2019 weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. The house theatre of chicago presents their annual holiday tradition, the nutcracker. Productions like emerald citys a charlie brown christmas and the house theatres balletfree kid fantasy the nutcracker may seem irrelevant at.
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. Nov 15, 2015 offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. 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 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. Nov 06, 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 theatre, 1543 w. Review the nutcracker at house theatre of chicago performink. Ohio school apologizes for marching 8thgraders on chicago. Conor mcshane is a chicagobased playwright, actor, and musician. The house theatre of chicago posits that instead of drowning, dismissing, or denying grief, that we bring it into the light. Conor mcshane is a chicago based playwright, actor, and musician.
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 nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater. 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. Experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. The nutcracker retains its hold on the heart chicago reader.
Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual family. The house theatre of chicago announce the return of the. This was my third time enjoying the holidays with house theatre. The nutcracker retains its hold on the heart the house theatres annual tradition remains one of chicagos best seasonal offerings. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book.
The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original. Nov 20, 2018 the house theatre of chicago posits that instead of drowning, dismissing, or denying grief, that we bring it into the light. 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.
Noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of broadway. 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. 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. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. 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. House theatre of chicago presents 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. When stripped away of all its usual 1950ish tchaikovsky tinsel, the nutcracker, as imagined by the house theatre of chicago and adhering closely to e. The house theatres production of the nutcracker is daring, imaginative and makes a true artistic statement from beginning to end. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. 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 theatre, 1543 w. Nov 17, 2011 but when a powerful script is flawlessly executed by a stellar production team and a gifted cast, thats when real magic happens. The house theatre of chicago once again brings holiday cheer for the whole family with its seventh annual engagement of the alloriginal, balletfree the nutcracker playing at the chopin theatre.
Hoffmann tale returns, featuring direction and choreography by tommy rapley. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. Hoffmans famous tale of a young girls relationship with a nutcracker.
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