The nutcracker will not be performed on christmas day december 25 or new years eve december 31. Steven norman, formerly of the chicago ballet conservatory, began his classical ballet training at the age of 11 in elgin illinois. Music for the dancealong nutcracker is provided by the lakeside pride symphonic band. Dancing along side the full professional russian cast are local chicago children from plainfield dance academy. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. Dance companies throughout chicago and the suburbs are staging versions of tchaikovskys beloved ballet the nutcracker starting this weekend. Then audience members are encouraged to wear their tutus and dance alongside professional dancers from ballet chicago. Joffrey ballet performs iconic masterpiece the nutcracker. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Nutcracker wouldnt be nutcracker without the local childrens cast. Hoffman and alexandre dumas, its a holiday masterpiece set in chicago. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. Ballet schedule chicago ballet shows 20202021 ballet. Illinois nutcracker ballet listing nutcracker performances.
The joffrey ballet brings this classic christmas story of fantastical proportions to life daily at 2 pm and 7 pm. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker december 8 rosemont theatre, 5400 n. Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker is a christmas tradition and visual feast that creates lifelong memories for the whole family. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker chicago tickets coming soon at. Joffrey ballet presents the nutcracker see chicago dance. Dec 29, 2019 searle funds at the chicago community trust. Joffrey ballet restages the nutcracker in 1893 chicago. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Fox valley ballet is very proud to present the fox valley nutcracker, a fox valley holiday tradition that showcases students and families from over 25 local dance studios alongside professional dancers, in the beloved holiday classic the nutcracker. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Apr 24, 2010 ballet chicago 2009 nutcracker mice scene. Dancers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the dancers of ballet chicago. Nov 21, 2019 dance companies throughout chicago and the suburbs are staging versions of tchaikovskys beloved ballet the nutcracker starting this weekend. Ballet chicago the nutcracker athenaeum theater, chicago, il.
Joffreys chicagoset nutcracker has become truly alive. Joffrey gifts chicago a homegrown holiday classic not to be missed joffrey ballet the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. For 28 years in chicago, the joffrey ballets nutcracker, created by founder robert joffrey, was the gold standard for the traditional version of the ballet set in a beautiful mansion with a. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Chicago repertory ballet if you think you know ballet, think again. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Click here to view the nutcracker calendar of performance dates. It is the traditional nutcracker ballet and an infusion of rich chico history. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. The hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. Dont miss this incredible holiday journey set to tchaikovskys renowned nutcracker score.
Purchase tickets online ahead of the show to secure your seats. Heres where you can catch the holiday favorite this. Schedule buy ballet tickets chicago to ballet shows and plays chicago on the dates in 20202021. Galvin artistic director ashley wheater, exclusively for. The nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago tour. If you fall into the latter group, then you have found the right page. Here are performances of the nutcracker by 10 different ballets in 16 different locations, including four that my daughter and i have attended over the years. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs.
With tchaikovskys masterpiece in the capable hands of conductor scott speck and the chicago philharmonic, this nutcracker sounds as good as it looks. Check out the full list below to find a show perfect for your whole family. Joffrey ballet the nutcracker auditorium theatre, chicago, il. Indiana ballet theatre brings nutcracker to gary, crown. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. In addition, students at these levels have the opportunity to dance in ballet chicago s annual production of the nutcracker. Stemming from that needlessly specific flashback, the joffrey ballet s performance of the nutcracker last saturday was infused with nostalgia and marbled with contemporary twists that humorously adapted the traditional performance to a 21st century audience. Ballet chicago is an internationally recognized professional track school of ballet that strives to make classical ballet training accessible to all. S ome people come to looking for information on ballet lessons, and others come looking for ballet performances such as nutcracker ballet chicago.
The nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago tickets one way to enjoy the christmas season, a special time of year, is spending time with family and friends watching musicals like the nutcracker. Suffuse with vitality, impressive dance and true joy of the season this ballet is a treasure well set to become a holiday tradition. Performance opportunities demonstrating their progress made during the year, students enrolled in creative movement through ballet iv perform in the school of ballet chicagos annual spring showcase. The 2020 chicago ballet conservatory production of the nutcracker will take place saturday, december 5 at 2. And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home on christmas eve to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets. A chicago cinderella story is set in hyde park and tells the tale of a teenage immigrant coming of age while facing life in a new country, sampling all it has. Fox valley nutcracker batavia november 30 december 1, 2019 batavia fine arts center 99 w wilson street batavia, il 60510. Where to see the nutcracker ballet around the usa travelingmom. Get discount ballet chicagos the nutcracker tickets for athenaeum theatre chicago. This layered multimedia production is a lighthearted ballet of bravery, fantasy, and love.
A onenightonly, onehour event, curated by the mary b. Right here in our beautiful city you will find some of the most talented and skilled ballerinas in the world. Director, ashley wheater brings a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of america with its company, audiences, and repertoire. His career began at the sadlers wells school of ballet in london, dancing on stage. The nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. The nutcracker runs approximately 2 hours including one 20minute intermission. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago.
In addition, students at these levels have the opportunity to dance in ballet chicagos annual production of the nutcracker. Le ballet petit produces two featurelength ballets every year in addition to our spring recital. Oscar stansburys family, where their daughter, angeline, receives a most mysterious gift of a nutcracker that sparks a wondrous adventure. A chicago cinderella story is set in hyde park and tells the tale of a teenage immigrant coming of age while facing life in a new country, sampling all it has to offer even as she grapples with all she has left behind.
Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in illinois. Vividly chicago centric and teaming with emotion, the production is a merger of bravura technique and intensely emotion. Ballet chicago s mission is to educate and inspire young artists through the study of classical ballet, and in so doing, to lay a foundation of life skills that empowers each one to realize their full potential. Performances take place at the historic athenaeum theatre in lakeview. Upcoming, on june 78 and august 21, are performances by the ruth page festival of dance and river north dance respectively. This ballet has grown to be a tradition, no matter which city you live in.
Local dancers and actors share the stage with seasoned professionals to create an inclusive production full of elaborate and enchanting surprises. The joffrey is a worldclass, chicago based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a uni. Appearing again at the chopin theatre, and featuring allnew puppets, the nutcracker is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. Hip hop nutcracker is a new spin on the classic nutcracker ballet with hiphop choreography, an onstage dj, an electric violin and the wellloved traditional tchaikovsky score. The acronym pda stands for more than plainfield dance academy it also represents the schools three philosophical pillars. Purchase cheap ballet tickets and discount ballet tickets chicago il at ticketsupply. Nov 24, 2019 fox valley nutcracker batavia november 30 december 1, 2019 batavia fine arts center 99 w wilson street batavia, il 60510. Overflowing with 40 beautiful russian dancers and set to tchaikovskys famous music, this holiday favorite features 200 lavish costumes, largerthanlife puppets and 9 handpainted backdrops with 3d effects. Weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. For 28 years in chicago, the joffrey ballet s nutcracker, created by founder robert joffrey, was the gold standard for the traditional version of the ballet set in a beautiful mansion with a. Demonstrating their progress made during the year, students enrolled in creative movement through ballet iv perform in the school of ballet chicago s annual spring showcase.
Now in its second season with the kinks worked out, choreographer christopher wheeldons revisionist holiday ballet is wonderfully alive. Some two hundred school children make up the cast of our annual production of the nutcracker, a charming production featuring gorgeous handmade costumes, stunning ballet, a fresh hip hop breaking battle, familyfriendly ticket pricing and run time, engaging narration, and lots of fun. That trio of words plays right into the studios raison detre, which is to introduce students of all ages to the therapeutic and creative power of dance. Over its many years, the ruth page production raised more than eight million dollars in grants for literacy and employment programs, and three million people attended performances. Performances take place in beautiful mandel hall on the. Aug 21, 2017 the nutcracker complete ballet score licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, kobalt awal digital limited on behalf of rpo records. Performances include live preshow entertainment by the chancel choir of chicago.
Darrell haggard, formerly of grand rapids ballet in michigan, as cavalier to the sugar plum fairy and chicago residents evan howard as the nutcracker and joseph hutto as herr drosselmeyer are also. The nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago. Cbc provides a structured, multileveled preprofessional curriculum designed to maximize the potential of each dancer. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs chicago. Chicago repertory ballet continues chicago s groundbreaking ballet tradition by challenging audiences preconceived notions of the genre. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the rosemont theatre in chicago. It has recently been revived by the ruth page civic ballet and can now be seen at northeastern illinois university. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and. Nutcracker ballet chicago, illinois joffrey ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming to chicago and to the restoration and preservation of the national historic landmark. The chicago school of ballet and chicago ballet theatre present the nutcracker. Amira is a magical, modern twist on the classic cinderella story ballet with prokofievs beloved score. If you live in the chicago area, chances are that theres a performance of the nutcracker near you.
The 2019 chicago ballet conservatory production of the nutcracker, presented by elgin symphony orchestra. See tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet. 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. The nutcracker ballet is a timeless holiday tradition for families because it offers something for everyonefrom the. Suffuse with vitality, impressive dance and true joy of the season this ballet is a. The nutcracker chicago tickets one way to enjoy the christmas season, a special time of year, is spending time with family and friends watching musicals like the nutcracker. Nov 09, 2015 the nutcracker by the joffrey ballet dec. Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home on christmas eve to. Journey back in time to the magical night before christmas at the home of dr. Chicago repertory ballet continues chicagos groundbreaking ballet tradition by challenging audiences preconceived notions of the genre. In 1990 he was awarded full scholarship to train at houston ballet academy. Oct 25, 2019 the nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition.
This unique performance opportunity is part of our founding mission to bring the magic of storytelling ballet to all dance lovers. On november 30, 2019, chicago s joffrey ballet opened its annual nutcracker season with a matinee performance at the auditorium theatre, 60 e. Take an unforgettable journey with ballet chicago as marie travels from her home to the kingdom of snow and land of the sweets. It is a story that is based on a book called the nutcracker and the mouse king, which was.
A chicago christmas tradition returns ballet chicago the nutcracker at the athenaeum theater, chicago, il. The joffrey ballet has announced their 20202021 season. Public domain compositions, and 2 music rights societies. The art deco nutcracker is a fabulously fun frolic of an evening. Galvin artistic director of the joffrey ballet, has announced the companys 20202021 inaugural season at lyric opera house, featuring a ballet masterpiece from. The nutcracker auditorium theatre chicago theatre in chicago. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. Founded in july, 2016, chicago ballet conservatory cbc is an upper level, inhouse classical ballet training and performing program of mohler dance academy. American midwest ballet is your resident professional dance company, bringing work beyond words to audiences in nebraska, iowa, and beyond. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. American midwest ballet your regions professional dance. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic as you and your loved ones journey with masha and her nutcracker prince through the snow forest.
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