The nutcracker, russian shchelkunchik, ballet by pyotr tchaikovsky. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. This dancewest ballet production has become a holiday tradition in du page county since 1993. The 201920 season is the last season the joffrey ballet will perform at the auditorium theatre in chicago. Alvin ailey american dance theater, one of the best known companies in the world the associated press that never fails to inspire and delight chicago tonight, returns to its chicago home of more than 50 years as a visiting resident company. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago.
The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. Joffrey ballet the nutcracker auditorium theatre, chicago, il. Many international ballet stars appeared with the company during the long nutcracker seasons. Oct 29, 2017 in the joffrey ballet s new nutcracker, the main characters arent wealthy but instead are working class immigrants living on the grounds of the 1893 chicago worlds fair before it opens.
Ballet chicagos the nutcracker chicago tickets coming soon at. Local youth share the stage with international dancers and actors, accompanied by the elgin symphony orchestra. The 2021 chicago ballet conservatory production of the nutcracker will take place saturday, december 4 at 2. Oct 25, 2019 take an unforgettable journey with ballet chicago as marie travels from her home to the kingdom of snow and land of the sweets. The nutcracker at the joffrey ballet university of chicago. Dec 02, 2016 selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Joffreys chicagoset nutcracker has become truly alive.
Based in chicago, illinois, the joffrey ballet is a worldclass ballet company that performs a wide array of performances every year, ranging from old classics to more modern pieces and featuring some of the worlds most talented dancers, musicians, directors, and choreographers. Selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. This upcoming season will mark the companys first season at lyric opera house as well as joffreys 25th year in chicago. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. Chicago ballet conservatory presents its highlyacclaimed holiday production of the nutcracker. Joffrey ballet tickets joffrey ballet schedule cheaptickets. May 06, 2015 balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show ron mckinney. 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.
I want email news and updates for events in my area. Joffrey ballet s ashley wheater honoured by her majesty queen elizabeth ii with mbe. Now in its second season with the kinks worked out, choreographer christopher wheeldons revisionist holiday ballet is wonderfully alive. Oct 30, 2019 the 2019 chicago ballet conservatory production of the nutcracker, presented by elgin symphony orchestra.
Moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker rosemont theater. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker rosemont theater. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Ballet chicago 17 n state st, suite 1900 chicago, il 60602. Joffrey gifts chicago a homegrown holiday classic not to be missed joffrey ballet the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. 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 nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago. Peter llyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the chicago philharmonic. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs chicago. In the joffrey ballets new nutcracker, the main characters arent wealthy but instead are working class immigrants living on the grounds of the 1893 chicago worlds fair before it opens. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show.
Founded in july, 2016, chicago ballet conservatory cbc is an upper level, inhouse classical ballet training and performing program of mohler dance academy. For many families, this is the nutcracker in chicago, and the landmark auditorium theatre decorated for the holidays only adds to the festive feel. 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. The joffrey ballet, based in chicago, illinois, is one of the worlds premier dance companies. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker december 8 rosemont theatre, 5400 n.
Chicago ballet conservatory, in partnership with elgin symphony orchestra and professional dancers and actors from around the world, brings dreaming in color to elgin this holiday season. Nov 09, 2016 chris jones of the chicago tribune says that this production is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. The chicago ballet center seeks to implement a hybrid of artistry, athleticism, and culture within the diverse communities of chicago to help young people grow and develop as mature individuals, creative artists, and thoughtful community members. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. A chicago christmas tradition returns ballet chicago the nutcracker at the athenaeum theater, chicago, il. Photo by cheryl mann choreographed by the tony awardwinning christopher wheeldon, and set to the beloved tchaikovsky score, it cleverly shifted the story courtesy of childrens book author brian selznick to the fairs chicago construction site during the wintry months of 1892.
Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show youtube. Dancewest ballet performs the nutcracker annually at pfeiffer hall on the campus of north central college in naperville. 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. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker continues to dazzle and charm. Chicago ballet was well known for pages version of the nutcracker, considered one of the finest, at chicago s arie crown theater in mccormick place. The school of ballet chicago and the ballet chicago studio company in ballet chicagos production of the nutcracker at the athenaeum theatre. The story of the nutcracker is loosely based on the e. Photo by cheryl mann choreographed by the tony awardwinning christopher wheeldon, and set to the. As reported in the chicago tribune, the joffrey ballet announced its 202021 season. 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. This ballet has grown to be a tradition, no matter which city you live in.
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. Youve successfully registered to receive houston ballet e. And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. The nutcracker created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley a balletfree tradition for chicago. Hyde park school of dance presents its annual performances featuring more than 175 dancers. Hoffmann fantasy story the nutcracker and the mouse king, about a girl who befriends a nutcracker. A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of joffreys. The joffrey ballet long had a traditional nutcracker by its founderchoreographer, robert joffrey, which it continued to perform after moving to chicago from new york in 1995. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. Presenting premieres, new productions, timeless classics, and audience favorites, the. Now, however, christopher wheeldon has made the company a new production that catches a historic moment in chicago. The art deco nutcracker is a fabulously fun frolic of an evening. The joffrey ballet unveiled a daringly new chicagocentric version of the nutcracker in 2016, moving the action to five months before the.
Joffrey ballet restages the nutcracker in 1893 chicago. When joffrey ballets nutcracker was revised for chicago, artistic director ashley wheater, choreographer christopher wheeldon and storyteller brian selznick choose to set it. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. Beginning in the 2020 fall season, the group will move. The school of ballet chicago and the ballet chicago studio company in ballet chicago s production of the nutcracker at the athenaeum theatre. In the past, the nutcracker has faced accusations of cultural appropriation for such scenes. The nutcracker chicago tickets the nutcracker chicago tour. It was established in 1910, is a chicago dance company located in downtown chicago. Joffrey ballets ashley wheater honoured by her majesty queen elizabeth ii with mbe. Local dancers and actors share the stage with seasoned professionals to create an inclusive production full of elaborate and enchanting surprises. How the joffreys new nutcracker chose chicagos worlds. Ballet chicago the nutcracker athenaeum theater, chicago, il.
A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of. Joffrey ballet presents the nutcracker see chicago dance. Chris jones of the chicago tribune says that this production is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza. Dec 29, 2019 searle funds at the chicago community trust. Moscow ballet nutcracker chicago just another wordpress. Cbc provides a structured, multileveled preprofessional curriculum designed to maximize the potential of each dancer. Stereotypical portrayals of arabian, spanish, and chinese culture that. 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.
The 2019 chicago ballet conservatory production of the nutcracker, presented by elgin symphony orchestra, will take place saturday, december 7 at 2. View all hotels near joffrey ballet of chicago on tripadvisor. Dec 08, 2019 welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago. Dec 11, 2016 the joffrey ballet long had a traditional nutcracker by its founderchoreographer, robert joffrey, which it continued to perform after moving to chicago from new york in 1995. Get discount ballet chicagos the nutcracker tickets for athenaeum theatre chicago. It is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the christmas season. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there.
Nov 28, 2018 when joffrey ballet s nutcracker was revised for chicago, artistic director ashley wheater, choreographer christopher wheeldon and storyteller brian selznick choose to set it at the 1893 world. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas. Chicago opera ballet is a chicago dance company located in downtown chicago and established in 1910 history. Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show ron mckinney. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. The nutcracker runs approximately 2 hours including one 20minute intermission. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is a christmas tradition and visual feast that creates lifelong memories for the whole family.
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. Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, the nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. The opera became a base from which successful chicago resident dance companies emerged. 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. In its own way, the joffrey ballets highly original reimagining of the nutcracker which debuted in 2016, and is now in its fourth, monthlong, holiday season run at the auditorium theatre was a transformative event as well the joffrey ballet production of the nutcracker. Nov 21, 2019 ruth page civic ballet s the nutcracker. The only aspect of wheeldons nutcracker that failed to impress me were the cultural scenes when marie is exposed to the world outside of chicago through several exotic exhibits. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and. Click here to view the nutcracker calendar of performance dates.