The athenaeum theatre, founded in 1911, is chicago s oldest operating offloop theater. Last performance of ballet chicago s the nutcracker at 2. The house theatre of chicagos the nutcracker at chopin theatre. Take an unforgettable journey with ballet chicago as marie travels from her home to the kingdom of snow and land of the sweets. 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. Ballet chicagos 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. The athenaeum and 101 other local theatre companies have joined forces to create the limited edition chicago acts together tshirt featuring the names of all participating companies. Every year, the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with marie as she travels from her home on christmas eve to the kingdom of snow and the land of sweets.
Ballet chicago presents the nutcracker at the athenaeum theatre, a whimsical story of a girl whose dreams take her to the land of the sweets. Ballet chicagos nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season. Last performance of ballet chicagos the nutcracker at 2. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre dance chicago reader. Day presidents day the school of ballet chicago spring break the ballet chicago studio company spring break memorial weekend break independence day. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre ballet chicagos nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season.
The production features choreogr ballet chicago presents the nutcracker with a cast including young children, at the athenaeum theater, a holidays in chicago tradition. If you need assistance placing your order, call the athenaeum theatre box office at 7739356875. When the building flung open its doors in 1911 on the campus of st. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker chicago tickets coming. The nutcracker is a gorgeous christmas classic, and takes the audience 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. Nov 09, 2016 chris jones of the chicago tribune says that this production is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza. Performances take place at the historic athenaeum theatre in. Ballet chicagos young studio company performs the traditional piece on the athenaeum theatres beautiful main stage. Get discount ballet chicagos the nutcracker tickets for athenaeum theatre chicago. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker was magnificentas wonderful as any production of this classic ballet as weve ever seen, and weve seen plenty of nutcrackers over the past 60 years. This simple tale of a little girls dreams touches the hearts everywhere. Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her.
Ballet chicago presents the nutcracker see chicago dance. Ballet chicago the nutcracker athenaeum theater, chicago, il. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker rosemont theater. Selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Ballet chicago is bringing its own rendition of the nutcracker to the athenaeum theatre in lakeview this holiday season from dec.
A chicago christmas tradition returns ballet chicago the nutcracker at the athenaeum theater, chicago, il. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker tickets chicago todaytix. Summer program auditions dressup days optional halloween valentines day st. Oct 30, 2019 ballet chicago the nutcracker december 22 athenaeum main stage, 2936 n. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the historic athenaeum theatre this holiday season purchase discount tickets to this event. Best young ballet dancers in chicago compete in regional youth america grand prix. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker tickets on todaytix. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker chicago tickets coming soon.
Complete with beautiful fairies, handsome princes, dancing snowflakes and a lovely young girl making her way to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets, this gorgeous ballet is the perfect way to. Dance, agenda, recommended, the short list theater athenaeum theatre. Alphonsus catholic church, it was used as a community center to bolster artistic appreciation and education and introduce chicago to the. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre since its first performance, the nutcracker has delivered delight and joy to millions. 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. Ballet chicago the nutcracker december 22 athenaeum main stage, 2936 n. Set an alert and well tell you when more tickets go. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. Right here in our beautiful city you will find some of the most talented and skilled ballerinas in the world. The holidays are not complete without taking the family to see the ballet chicago production of the nutcracker, performed by more than 150 cast members, ages 3 to adult. Royals canceled chicago academy for the arts icons of choreography canceled.
For children, it is the opportunity to create new memories. For many families, this is the nutcracker in chicago, and the landmark auditorium theatre decorated for the holidays only adds to the festive feel. Nov 20, 2019 ballet chicagos the nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the historic athenaeum theatre this holiday season. If you fall into the latter group, then you have found the right page. Xiaoyi liumedill music for the nutcracker was provided by the symphonic band of lakeside pride music ensembles, one of chicagos premier performance groups for the lgbtq community. Patricks day derby day performances dancevision instudio showings. Richard joffrey put his unique spin on this play, americanizing what was previously a very european piece of theatre. Ballet chicago presents the nutcracker, performed by more than 150 ballet chicago students, ranging in age from three to 23. Art, dance, comedy, and theater collaborate to showcase thrilling works inside the athenaeum theatre, one of the oldest continuously operating offloop theaters in chicago. Ballet chicago the nutcracker nutcracker ballet chicago. Girl scout discount tickets ballet chicagos the nutcracker. Ballet chicago s nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the.
Ballet chicagos mission is to develop future career classical dancers through the study and performance of the. The house theatre of chicagos non ballet version of this holiday classic is back for the 10th year with direction by tommy rapley. Tickets are available at the athenaeum theater box office, or you can purchase them online. The nutcracker ballet is an annual tradition in chicago, and we wouldnt dream of letting the holiday season pass us by without seeing the nutcracker as performed by the incredible joffrey ballet. The athenaeum theatre, founded in 1911, is chicagos oldest operating offloop theater. S ome people come to looking for information on ballet lessons, and others come looking for ballet performances such as nutcracker ballet chicago. Dec 02, 2016 selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and.
Moscow ballet holds nutcracker auditions at athenaeum. In consideration of health precautions regarding covid19, the following adjustments have been made to performances at the athenaeum theatre. Since its first performance, the nutcracker has delivered delight and joy to millions. Dec 04, 2016 ballet chicago presents the nutcracker, performed by more than 150 ballet chicago students, ranging in age from three to 23. Our list of 40 christmas concerts, nutcrackers and seasonal shows, from caroling at cloud gate to hellcab. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, the nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. Performances take place at the historic athenaeum theatre in lakeview. Complete with beautiful fairies, handsome princes, dancing snowflakes and a lovely young girl making her way to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets, this gorgeous ballet is the perfect way to celebrate. Every year, the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with marie as she travels.
Ballet chicagos the nutcracker at athenaeum theatre. Moscow ballet holds nutcracker auditions at athenaeum theatre sept. The nutcracker guest artists ellen green, joshua ishmon, hamilton nieh, matthew renko, ted seymour. Now in its 18th consecutive year, ballet chicago is presenting this holiday classic from dec. Dec 18, 2016 ballet chicago s annual holiday production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker, 1719 december 2010, athenaeum theatre. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at chicagos rosemont theatre. 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. Join narrator neve campbell and the creative team behind the joffrey ballets new production of chirstopher wheeldons the nutcracker, a bold reimagining of the christmas classic that. Tchaikovskys beloved score, brimming with beautiful melodies and colorful orchestration, carries the story irresistibly with majesty and mystery. Then audience members are encouraged to wear their tutus and dance alongside professional dancers from ballet chicago. The search for americas favorite nutcracker is on pointe. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995.
Joffrey ballets the nutcracker at chicagos auditorium theatre. Chris jones of the chicago tribune says that this production is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza. Ballet chicagos nutcracker at the athenaeum theater. Christmas classic the nutcracker plays at athenaeum theater. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs.
Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. The nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home to the kingdom of snow and the land of sweets. Evening shows are on december 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7. Before the show, ballet chicago teaches basic ballet positions and movements. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker chicago tickets coming soon at. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. Ballet chicago the nutcracker, 1719 december 2010, athenaeum theatre 2020 joint fundraiser for ballet alert. About the nutcracker through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, the nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. Ballet chicagos annual holiday production of the nutcracker. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. For adults, it is a time to relive cherished memories of childhood.
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