Holiday entertainment guide nutcrackers, scrooges and. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. The house theatre of chicagos original version of the nutcracker is both a celebration of christmas true meaning and a testament to the fortitude of children. Critics choice the best holiday theater does one thing far better than luxury shopping. Chicago fringe operas staging of paul hindemiths opera based on thornton wilders play. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Nov 18, 2019 presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The houses fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras. Clara amaris sanchez marvels at the magical gift of a nutcracker made to. House theatre still offering a nutcracker like no other.
Celebrating a full decade of making holiday memories with more than 30,000 audience members, the house brings this wholly original, balletfree show back for its 10th anniversary production. The musical play with magical elements has the feel of a 1980s kids movie. Nov 14, 2011 the nutcracker, which premiered in 2007 when the house was in residence at the steppenwolf theatre and has, for the last two seasons, been remounted at the chopin theatre, has always attracted. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close.
I danced in it for 15 years, and i couldnt have told you what it was about, said rapley. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603. House theatres sensational the nutcracker is the best holiday theater deal in chicago elaine coorens, 112710 it is a delightful, charming, joyous, fun, funny, scary show with a tinge of sadness. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in. Hoffmann tale returns, featuring direction and choreography by tommy rapley. 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. Dec 01, 2015 the house theatre of chicagos original version of the nutcracker is both a celebration of christmas true meaning and a testament to the fortitude of children. Produced for past two years by house theatre at chopin s mainstage, the nutcracker won raves from all the critics and will be remounted again at chopin theatre s main stage. Another of the many productions of the nutcracker is the house theatres wholly original, balletfree, fast paced and familyfriendly version at the chopin theatre november 4 december 30. The nutcracker, which premiered in 2007 when the house was in residence at the steppenwolf theatre and has, for the last two seasons, been remounted at the chopin theatre, has always attracted.
The house theatre of chicago is presenting its familyfriendly theatrical version of the holiday tale. The house theatre of chicago is bringing the holiday cheer with its eighth annual engagement of the alloriginal, balletfree the nutcracker playing at the chopin theatres upstairs stage now through dec. 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. 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. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. 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 presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago. This adaptation of the story the nutcracker and the king of mice, originally written by e. 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 chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been. It has hosted performers from each american state and from over 40 countries. Nov 21, 2017 the house theatre of chicago is bringing the holiday cheer with its eighth annual engagement of the alloriginal, balletfree the nutcracker playing at the chopin theatres upstairs stage now through dec. 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. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite. With neither a tutu nor a ballet slipper in sight, the house theatre presents its sixth production of their modern, familyfriendly adaptation of e.
This, however, isnt the muchperformed holiday ballet by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Nov 03, 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. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. 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.
It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun. Review the nutcracker at house theatre of chicago performink. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience. 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.
Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Dec 20, 2018 the house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago. Chopins second show in november 1991, fear and loathing in las vegas, was produced and directed by actor john cusack, just one of hundreds of performers from dozens of theatrical and musical troupes whove called chopin home over the past three. House theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the e. House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime.
Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Once an upandcoming new theatre groupthe darling of chicagos critics e. All proceeds to near north montessori scholarship fund. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. The house theatre celebrates 10 years of the nutcracker. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Reimagined for season 15, experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script. House theatre s sensational the nutcracker is the best holiday theater deal in chicago elaine coorens, 112710 it is a delightful, charming, joyous, fun, funny, scary show with a tinge of sadness. 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. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity.
Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this. Nov 10, 2017 the show originated at chicago s steppenwolf theatre in 2007 under the visiting company initiative and has enjoyed new house productions since 2010, with a supposedly significant revamping in 2016. We bring this wholly original, balletfree show back year after year because it truly has something for. The search for americas favorite nutcracker is on pointe.
The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Tickets are available in person at the box office, by calling 7737693832 or by going to additional information about this and other area productions can be found by visiting. Conor mcshane is a chicagobased playwright, actor, and musician. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual. The house has also introduced a new rat king puppet which is more of a mixed bag. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and. At the chopin theatre, house theatres new digs, the show is staged, much. The plot of this version differs from the original nutcracker, telling a story of young clara fighting to save christmas in the wake of her brother fritz death. The search for americas favorite nutcracker is on hannah foster.
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. 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. Check out clips, trailers, and behindthescenes footage fro. Conor mcshane is a chicago based playwright, actor, and musician. 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 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. Chopin theatre has produced over 120 of its own productions, mostly eastern and central european. The nutcracker chopin theatre chicago theatre in chicago. Check out clips, trailers, and behind the scenes footage fro. The house theater of chicago balletfree the nutcracker. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Fri nov 30th 4pm become a part of chicago s new holiday tradition the nutcracker. A hoffman in 1816 was created by jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley, and is directed and choreographed by tommy. 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 theatre of chicago is currently presenting its version of the nutcracker at the chopin theatre, 1543 w, division, through december 31 st. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin. By colin douglas ten years have passed since the house theatre of chicago first presented their original, contemporary version of e. New jersey ballets the nutcracker at mayo performing arts center in morristown. Presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her. 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.
Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. The nutcracker chopin theatre 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. Hoffmans classic story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience at. The show originated at chicagos steppenwolf theatre in 2007 under the visiting company initiative and has enjoyed new house productions since 2010, with a supposedly significant revamping in 2016. Appearing again at the chopin theatre, and featuring all new puppets, the nutcracker is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly, and moving. It produced ifest, an international festival of solo performances bringing 17 international artists to chicago from austria, england, finland, france, germany, lithuania. Houses the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages. 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. For 30 years we have provided a home and technical and marketing assistance for over 2,000 different events in a saved. 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.
Experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script. The nutcracker chopin theatre 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 modern, balletfree theatrical version of the nutcracker, put on by the house theatre of chicago, is playing at the chopin theatre now through december 30. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys. 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. Once an upandcoming new theatre group the darling of chicago s critics e. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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. Dec 30, 2017 the house theatres annual adaptation of the e. Whenever theatergoers hear that iconic title, forever associated with christmas, they envision fairies and a toy that comes to life to bravely battle a mouse king to rescue a little girl. A native of michigan, conors plays have been produced by numerous companies throughout his home state, including tipping point theatre, fancy pants theater, western michigan university, and at the renegade theatre festival. 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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