Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 foot growing christmas tree and spectacular russianmade costumes and sets. There is metered street parking in the immediate area around the theater, and its. Grand opera house visual story a visual resource to help prepare visitors for a new experience and to help them become familiar with new surroundings and what to expect. 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. Please contact your access champion at the theatre here. Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Nov 16, 2019 the house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. As a high school community weve seen every staging of the nutcracker since its inception and continue to be transported time and again. With enough spectacle and showmanship to keep kids big and small spellbound, scottish ballets revival of peter darrels nutcracker at the festival theatre and on tour is the perfect christmas present.
Ohio theatre columbus association for the performing arts. Dec 30, 2017 the house theatres annual adaptation of the e. Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design while larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and. This was my third time enjoying the holidays with house theatre. Dec 03, 2016 the palace of fine arts theatre has convenient access to public transportation. Noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of broadway. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin.
To access parking after 7 pm, please walk to the front of lyric centre and press the call button. First staged in 2011, the nutcracker brings audiences on a journey through the prewwi, turn of the century shanghai featuring favourite and familiar characters including clara, the snow queen, the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. Browse upcoming chopin theatre mainstage chicago events and tickets on. Watch as an enchanted jackinthebox springs to life, tapdancing penguins back up a very cool snow princess and meet the wondrous sugar plum fairy. 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. Currently, our shows through april 5th will not be taking place on their original dates. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. Visual ordertorium menus for our free seat delivery service are also available upon request on the day of the performance. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. Nov 19, 20 a new musical of this classic tale comes to life for children of all ages when marie receives a beautiful nutcracker for christmas from her mysterious uncle drosselmeyer. Using the language of ballet they celebrate africanamerican culture and bring new life to the art form. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. 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.
Christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker. Nutcracker celebrate this christmas with the experience taking north america by storm. Came on friday for the nutcracker and was blown away by the coziness and read more. Follow the journey of the heroic nutcracker as he tries to reclaim the magic crown from the evil mouse king. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers, presenting, producing or coproducing over 500 theater, music, film, literary and social events each year. No responsiblity is assumed for the care or protection of your vehicle. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. Buy tickets online now or find out more with chicago.
One of the fultons most popular family theatre series productions is back for the holidays. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original song, and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hopea fun outing fit for the whole. Marking the 25th north american anniversary tour in 2017, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker features overthetop production values and world class russian artists. Chopin theatre is privately held and operates without public funding. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. The nutcracker at round house theatre dc metro theater. Find and reserve parking near chopin theatre, chicago, il from chicago. 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.
Its opening night at the benedum, and the nutcracker just cant risk losing his spot while hes away. Dec 02, 2014 offering a new fantastical familyfriendly treat, round house theatre continues its 201415 season with a spectacularly reimagined contemporary adaptation of a beloved classic the nutcracker. The nutcracker at round house theatre dc metro theater arts. 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. Pittsburgh ballet theatres the nutcracker and his parking. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. I have been to this theatre several times, mainly for the house theatre. Like many other grand theatres of the past, the ohio was headed for demolition. 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.
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 original, direct from russia, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The quintessential christmas classic, the nutcracker returns this holiday season. Accepts credit cards, parking, bike parking, good for kids. Security will give you access to the garage elevators. The house theatre of chicago presents their annual holiday tradition, the nutcracker. Noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of. Hoffmanns classic holiday story, the nutcracker uncle drosselmeyer gives young clara is a likeness of her older brother, who died in war a year. Please see who we are on our website and if you can please make a tax deductible donation here. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e.
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 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. Holy trinity church and high school, 1443 w division, just east of the theatre. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following. A new musical of this classic tale comes to life for children of all ages when marie receives a beautiful nutcracker for christmas from her mysterious uncle drosselmeyer. The ohio theatre thrived as a movie house until the suburban sprawl of the 1960s drew traffic out of downtown. However, sometimes, unprecedented circumstances call for the show to be paused. 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 is chicagos premier home for intimate experiences of epic story and stagecraft. Offering a new fantastical familyfriendly treat, round house theatre continues its 201415 season with a spectacularly reimagined contemporary adaptation of a. The house theatre of chicago 2020 all you need to know. For 30 years we have provided a home and technical and marketing assistance for over 2,000 different events in a saved from demolition building.
Dec 05, 2014 its opening night at the benedum, and the nutcracker just cant risk losing his spot while hes away. It is the mission of the house to unite chicago in. The show is playing upstairs at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously hand. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago meetup. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. Nov 21, 2016 noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of broadway. Celebrating its golden anniversary, dance theatre of harlem returns to the detroit opera house with a program showcasing 50 years of their commitment to access, opportunity and excellence. 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. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house. Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of little clara and her family and progresses through a sequence of dreams and enchantments that take clara on her magical journey to the land of snow and the kingdom of the sweets. 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.
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