The house theatre of chicago announce the return of the. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. 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. Experience the nutcracker with new design elements and an updated script.
Hoffmans famous story begins with the news of tragedy. Nov 20, 2018 phenomenally designed and expertly cast, the house theatres the nutcracker is sure to fill hearts with laughter and eyes with tears. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603. 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. I love the chopin theater and the cast was once again wonderful. House theatre of chicago presents 10th anniversary production of the nutcracker. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. The show is playing upstairs at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. The house theatre of chicago presents their annual holiday tradition, the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago brings in the holiday season. 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. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin. Nov 15, 2015 offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point.
Dec 30, 2016 the house theatres playful and irreverent version of e. Book by jake minton and phillip klapperich music by kevin odonnell, lyrics by jake minton directed and choreographed by tommy rapley at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. The house theatre of chicago presents its yuletide tradition, nutcracker. Offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. Chicago, il 60642 7732781500 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. 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. Critics choice the best holiday theater does one thing far better than luxury shopping. 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. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. 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. House s the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages. The house theatres playful and irreverent version of e. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. Nov 21, 2016 the show is playing upstairs at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. Nov 10, 2017 the house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. 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.
The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. House theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the e. Oct 08, 2018 the house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. 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 houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras. 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. 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. House theatres fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. The house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. The house theatre of chicago is presenting its familyfriendly theatrical version of the holiday tale. Hoffmann story that begat the tchaikovsky ballet, but this rendition is created by house theatre members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley.
The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers on claras journey to save her family from the. Ariana burks is making her debut in the house theatre of chicagos the nutcracker. 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. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. 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. 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. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. 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. Houses the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages, but its not afraid to get a little scary at times. The house theatres the nutcracker awesome family events in. The house theatre casts its annual production of the nutcracker. 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. Hoffmans famous tale of a young girls relationship with a nutcracker.
At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. The house theatre the house theatres the nutcracker. Hoffmann tale returns, featuring direction and choreography by tommy rapley. Haley bolithon stars in house theatres the nutcracker. The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience at. The house theatre of chicago once again brings holiday cheer for the whole family with its seventh annual engagement of the alloriginal, balletfree the nutcracker playing at the chopin theatre. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys.
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. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at 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. The house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago. 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. Phenomenally designed and expertly cast, the house theatres the nutcracker is sure to fill hearts with laughter and eyes with tears. This was my third time enjoying the holidays with house theatre. The house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. 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. Hoffmanns classic holiday story, the nutcracker uncle drosselmeyer gives young clara is a likeness of her older brother, who died in war a year.
The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. 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. The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras. The 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben. It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun. Division, chicago 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 nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. In fact, it is my seventh time 2017, 2016, 2014, 20, 2011, 2010 experiencing this innovative take on e. The 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben hertel as hugo. This production validates the soul with its sensitive and understanding approach to human fallibility in times of unrest. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w.
Nov 09, 2018 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. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the rat king and save her family. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. 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. Chicago, il 60642 7732781500 the house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. 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. Nov 19, 2019 at the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and.
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