The house theatre of chicago 2020 all you need to know. The quintessential christmas classic, the nutcracker returns this holiday season. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite sugar plum fairy, a chivalrous prince and the mysterious drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the worldrenowned royal ballet. 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 is a 501c3 notforprofit organization and is proud to present original plays and immersive events in service of its mission to. Goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. Nov 19, 20 the nutcracker a new musical of the classic tale. 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. This heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope is a.
The house theatre of chicago is bringing an updated take on a christmas classic to wicker parks chopin theatre, 1543 w. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers. Past appearances include disneys beauty and the beast, the producers, the addams family, sister act, and family series shows as well. One of the worlds mostloved ballets, the adventure begins on christmas morning when claras brother, fritz, snatches the nutcracker her beloved nutcracker doll and falls over. Rough house is committed to connecting individuals and communities through art that celebrates the weird things that make us unique, and the weirder things that bring us together. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. Oct 24, 2018 wicker park when zygmunt dyrkacz bought the shuttered and boarded up chopin theatre in 1990, wicker park was a gritty place. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. 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. The house was founded in 2001 by a group of friends from the british american drama academy and southern methodist university with the mission of exploring the ideas of community and storytelling in order to create a unique theatrical experience for audience members. Hundreds of nonprofit and community organizations use our stage each year. Before moving to lancaster his credits include two 1st national tours the wedding singer, a stoop on orchard street, some of the largest cruise ships in the. Performances currently take place at the chopin theatre in wicker park. 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.
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. Dec 30, 2017 the house theatres annual adaptation of the e. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. 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. Although chopin doesnt receive as much hoopla as steppenwolf, it has made its own mark in the acting profession. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. Nov 24, 2012 the house theatre s the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year under tommy rapleys direction, has a lot to offer those brave souls beyond its affordability. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. As a high school community weve seen every staging of the nutcracker since its inception and continue to be transported time and again. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. 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 tower is a hub for culture, connections, and artistic experiences. Nov 04, 2015 performed by southern new hampshire dance theater with a live orchestra november 27th 29th 2015. Houses the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages, but its not afraid to get a little scary at times.
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 nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. Nov 28, 2018 journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with the joffrey ballets reimagined the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy chicago. There were ladies of the evening on the corners, old tires piled in alleys and many buildings were vacant, dyrkacz said. I have been to this theatre several times, mainly for the house theatre performances which are excellent by the way. This heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope is a fun. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year under tommy rapleys direction, has a lot to offer those brave souls beyond its affordability.
And the next generation of theatregoers enjoy lessonplan programs that engage their minds and hearts. Nutcracker returns to chopin stage bucktown, il patch. 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 house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year. Fun for the whole family, nelson academy of dance presents the nutcracker, a production that is guaranteed to transport us all to the festive season during winter in nelson. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. Nov 16, 2016 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. 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.
It has hosted performers from each american state and from over 40 countries. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. Wicker park when zygmunt dyrkacz bought the shuttered and boarded up chopin theatre in 1990, wicker park was a gritty place. Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020 all. 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 ticket and office line 773 7693832. A hoffman, featuring the adventures of clara after she. League of chicago theatres 2018 holiday roundup the. 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. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard.
It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun. The magic parlour by the chopin theatre on fridays at 10. Read more chicago cultural alliance september 17, 2012. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design while larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and.
The enchanting story of clara and her magical nutcracker prince is brought to life with a cast of over 70 dancers from dance steps. 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. 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. Chopin theatre has produced over 120 of its own productions, mostly eastern and central european. 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. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10.
Pulitzer prizewinning guests gwendolyn brooks, yusef komunyakaa, and studs terkel a taste of. Chicago folks operetta cultivates the rose of stambul with a new translation and a run at chopin theatre. The league of chicago theatres presents holiday fun. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020. 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 house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town.
The nutcracker long one of our favorites for both the emotional power of the story and the warmth of the hipsterfamily atmosphere at the chopin theatre in wicker park. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. Nov 19, 2019 at the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. A whollyoriginal, balletfree version of the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago plays at the chopin theatre in wicker park. Chopin theatre is to chicago what the actors studio is to new york city. 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.
Performed by southern new hampshire dance theater with a live orchestra november 27th 29th 2015. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers, presenting, producing or coproducing over 500 theater, music, film. Journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with the joffrey ballets reimagined the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Came on friday for the nutcracker and was blown away by the coziness and read more. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w.
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 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. 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. Chopin theatre is an independent, forprofit arts center located across the polish triangle in chicagos wicker park, considered to be one of chicagos more artistic communities. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater. 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. It produced ifest, an international festival of solo performances bringing 17 international artists to chicago from austria, england, finland, france, germany, lithuania. Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Masterly staged and choreographed by artistic director donna bayley, as well as krista conti, and theatre coaching by julia webb, this glorious production pays homage to e. Marking the 25th north american anniversary tour in 2017, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker features overthetop production values and world class russian artists. House theatres fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. He has also been seen locally at american music theatre.
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