House theatres nodancing nutcracker finds light in wartime. 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. 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. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers, presenting, producing or coproducing over 500 theater, music, film, literary and social events each year. House theatre still offering a nutcracker like no other. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and. The 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben. Chopin theatre has produced over 120 of its own productions, mostly eastern and central european.
House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago meetup. The house theatre of chicago s original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. It produced ifest, an international festival of solo performances bringing 17 international artists to chicago from austria, england, finland, france, germany, lithuania. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys. 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 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben hertel as hugo. 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. 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. 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 chopin theatre, 1543 w division, chicago, illinois 60642 rated 4.
Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. 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. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. 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. Its more than earned a place in the roster of exceptional chicago holiday shows. Appearing again at the chopin theatre, and featuring allnew puppets, the nutcracker is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly, and moving, even for those of us that might be on the grinchs side from time to time. 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 house theatre of chicago s original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicago s chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Such is the case with the nutcracker currently in its ninth reincarnation delivered by the power house theatre of chicago and hosted at the beautiful chopin theatre where it always smells like christmas. Offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. Review the nutcracker at house theatre of chicago performink. The house theater of chicago balletfree the nutcracker. They are a delicious mixture of magic, snow, music, and talent that genuinely like being a part of the holiday celebration. The house theatre casts its annual production of the nutcracker.
The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre mainstage. A hoffmans dark original, is a riveting tale of a family in shock, with parents immobilized by the grief of losing their soldier son fritz. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers on claras journey to save her family from the. The house theatre of chicago brings in the holiday season.
The nutcrackera modern, balletfree tradition for the holidays. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin 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. Nov 19, 2019 at the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10yearsold. 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. The nutcracker chopin theatre the house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage. When stripped away of all its usual 1950ish tchaikovsky tinsel, the nutcracker, as imagined by the house theatre of chicago and adhering closely to e. Nov 17, 2011 the house theatres the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 w.
Nov 18, 2019 presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas. 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. The house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. The 2018 cast of the house theatre s production of the nutcracker. 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 theatre s upstairs stage now through dec. Nov 20, 2019 the house theatre presents the nutcracker through december 29 at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater. Goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicago announce the return of the. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite.
Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603. 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. The house theatre of chicago s longrunning holiday tradition, created by jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell, and tommy rapley from e. 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. Nov 08, 2019 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. Oct 08, 2018 the house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago makes the holidays merry with the return of the nutcracker for its fourth annual production.
The house theatre casts its annual production of the. The house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. 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. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. 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. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. 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. Chopin theatre is privately held and operates without public funding. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019.
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. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. Division, with performances thursdays through saturdays at 8 p. Presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at 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. The house theatre of chicago s balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original musical numbers and puppetry as well as leaning.
Nov 20, 2018 the house theatre of chicago posits that instead of drowning, dismissing, or denying grief, that we bring it into the light. Nov 9 the house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Chicagos balletfree family nutcracker tradition the house theatre of chicago. It has hosted performers from each american state and from over 40 countries. The house theatre of chicago s original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicago s chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. 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. 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 familyfriendly original play by company members jake minton and phillip klapperich and music by kevin odonnell begins performances november 9, 2012 at the chopin theatre 1543 w division st. May 29, 2019 the house theatre of chicago has announced its 201920 season, the 18th for the chicago company. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the rat king and save her family. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl. 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. All mainstage shows will be performed in the chopin upstairs theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. Check out clips, trailers, and behind the scenes footage fro. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w.
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