The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e. Hoffmanns story, written by company members jake minton and phillip klapperich, with music by company member kevin odonnell and direction by. Offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago.
The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. Critics choice the best holiday theater does one thing far better than luxury shopping. Christmas merriment is in full swing at the home of young clara and her family in the fantastically staged opening scene of the house theatre s musical retelling of the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago s new nutcracker begins with that famous holiday party. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. House theatre of chicago presents 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker. 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 casts its annual production of the. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. External understudy for the house theatre of chicago s 2018 production of the nutcracker, a dark and fantastical adaptation of e. Htoc photo the house theatre of chicago has announced its 201920 season, the 18th for the chicago company. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close.
And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. The holiday season is a time typically associated with giving, but the house theatre s adaptation of the nutcracker stands out by being a musical about. During the house theatre s innovative reimagining of e. 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. With a mostly new cast and more original content, this years house nutcracker is a beacon of holiday hope and light in a very dark time. Groups at the nutcracker the house theatre of chicago. Come early and have a drink and socialize before the show. The nutcracker auditorium theatre see tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. 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 at the house theatre of chicago youtube. There is a reason some holiday shows come back year after year and become chicago staples at christmastime. Check out clips, trailers, and behindthescenes footage fro. What should i know before i bring my kids to see the nutcracker. The toys all prepare to battle the rat king and recover their holiday spirit in the house theatre of chicago s 2019 production of the nutcracker. 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 house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. 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. 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. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater.
All tickets and donations to our organization support our core performance programming and new play. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. Hoffmanns tale has become a holiday favorite since its debut in 2007. Experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script. The nutcracker by house theatre of chicago, with haley seda clara and cast in 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. Hoffmann tale returns, featuring direction and choreography by tommy rapley. During a show, i normally scribble observations, phrases i want to remember, notes on this lighting cue or that line reading. A magical event for the whole family, this captivating ballet sprinkled with holiday fantasy is given its own unique presentation by iydts talented local dancers and professional guest artists, sure to lift spirits, widen eyes, and exceed expectations. 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 what should i know before. Crippled by the death of their son fritz dwayne everett, claras parents marty benjamin sprunger and david nicholas bailey decide to cancel the. The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience. This fresh adaptation of the timeless christmas ballet is set during the historic 1893 chicago worlds fair and centers on marie a young, impoverished girl from the south side whose parents work at the fair. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. House theatre creates a nutcracker that goes straight. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicago s nonballet, modern interpretation of e. The house theatres the nutcracker is chicagos most fun, affordable, and unforgettable event for the holidays. 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 meetup. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019.
Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys christmas in the face of grief. Illinois youth dance theater performs its 20th anniversary production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Review by clint may at the end of opening nights production, i observed with a smile a little girl of perhaps 6 or 7 ensuring that her doll in matching dress was also clapping her hands for the performers. A brave young marine named fritz is expected home from war. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker, starring carolyn defrin, jake minton, joey steakley, michael e. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. The 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben. An exuberant, magical nutcracker from the house theatre. House theatre of chicago s nonballet version of the e. Before seeing the house s production of the nutcracker with young children, its a great idea to get a sense of content. Ensemble members of the house theatre of chicago s the nutcracker. 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. 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.
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