Offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. The holiday season is a time typically associated with giving, but the house theatres adaptation of the nutcracker stands out by being a musical about loss. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual family. Nov 10, 2017 the house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. League of chicago theatres 2018 holiday roundup the hawk.
The house s fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas in the face of grief. The house theatre of chicago announce the return of the. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. The house theatre will present a production of the nutcracker, a magical story for christmas, now through december 30th at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. House theatres balletfree version of the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicago s unique take on this classic story has become an annual tradition for many, offering something for everyone during the holiday season. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town. There is hardly a foot of space which is not decorated.
Hoffmans famous story begins with the news of tragedy. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following. A whollyoriginal, balletfree version of the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago plays at the chopin theatre in wicker park. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and. Hoffmanns classic christmas story, my pen stayed in my purse. 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. Clara amaris sanchez marvels at the magical gift of a nutcracker.
Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. The nutcrackera modern, balletfree tradition for the holidays. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. Dec 01, 2010 the house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker, starring carolyn defrin, jake minton, joey steakley, michael e. Nov 28, 2018 journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with the joffrey ballets reimagined the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre. 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. Find more information about current plays on our current shows page and at. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers. 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 theatre of chicago s original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicago s chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Chopin theatre is an independent, forprofit arts center located across the polish triangle in chicago s wicker park, considered to be one of chicago s more artistic communities.
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. Dec 30, 2017 the house theatres annual adaptation of the e. Presented november 16december 29 by the house theatre of chicago at chopin theatre, 1543 w. 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. On the contrary, both feature characters that are reluctant to celebrate but. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close. 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. Plays, musicals, and theatre performances produced by the house theatre of chicago in chicago, il home add a production awards abouthelp follow us abouttheartists. Dec 11, 2017 once an upandcoming new theatre group the darling of chicago s critics e. The holiday season is a time typically associated with giving, but the house theatre s adaptation of the nutcracker stands out by being a musical about. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death.
Productions like emerald citys a charlie brown christmas and the house theatre s balletfree kid fantasy the nutcracker may seem irrelevant at first glance in todays harsh political climate. All mainstage shows will be performed in the chopin upstairs theatre. 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 nutcracker chopin theatre chicago theatre in chicago. 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.
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 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. They also throw in fistfuls of that whimsical house magic that has you leaving the chopin full of childish wonder. The house theatre of chicago s nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e.
The house theatre of chicago presents their annual holiday tradition, the nutcracker. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. To truly fall in love with chicago, you must go to our theatres. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832.
Smith, blake montgomery, chance bone, carla kessler and trista smith. The house theatre of chicago brings the wholly original, balletfree the nutcracker back because it truly has something for everyone. The show is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, family. 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. Check out clips, trailers, and behind the scenes footage fro. The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre, 1543 w division, chicago, illinois 60642 rated 4. If youve never seen it before, you will be surprised by how emotionally raw this work can be at times. An exuberant, magical nutcracker from the house theatre. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. 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 at the house theatre of chicago meetup. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. 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. The show will play at the chopin theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 w.
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. Even today, it features perfect acoustics, hundreds of thousands of hand laid mosaic tile, brilliant iron work, gold leaf and murals, it was the first public building ever to have electricity. Support show your support for theatre in chicago with a gift to the league, the service and support arm of our unique theatre community. 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. Chicago is your guide to shows in chicago s theaters. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e. During the house theatres innovative reimagining of e. This was my third time enjoying the holidays with house theatre. 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.
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. Simply click anywhere in this box and youll be taken to amazon, where a portion of your purchases online will be donated back to the athenaeum. The house theatre of chicago has announced its 201920 season, the 18th for the chicago company. 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. The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. 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. 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 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. For the tenth consecutive year, the house theatre of chicago is offering their balletfree version of this familyfriendly holiday classic. 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. Find broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts and buy tickets with us now. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has. Nov 11, 2017 the nutcracker is now playing at chopin theatre presented by house theatre, 1543 w.
They are a delicious mixture of magic, snow, music, and talent that genuinely like being a part of the holiday celebration. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. 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. Shopping on amazon can mean helping to support the athenaeum theatre. Haley bolithon stars in house theatres the nutcracker. Created by jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell, and tommy rapleybased on the story by e. Now in its 16th season of producing original works, house performances can be seen at the chopin theatre in wicker park. The house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater. Productions like emerald citys a charlie brown christmas and the house theatres balletfree kid fantasy the nutcracker may seem irrelevant at first glance in todays harsh political climate. 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. This heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope is a fun. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house.
The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual. 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. Hoffmans classic story penned by housers jake minton and phillip klapperich, first produced in 2007 at the steppenwolf garage, theres a delicious blend of fun and heart. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10. 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. Mar 05, 2020 in its day, the auditorium theatre was the linchpin around which chicago great culture revolved. The house theatre s playful and irreverent version of e. On the main floor, the house theatre of chicagos borealis is currently wrapping up its run. During a show, i normally scribble observations, phrases i want to remember, notes on this lighting cue or that line reading.
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