The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. As part of marriotts theatre for young audiences series, the mouse king is comic rather than scary but with deft direction and choreography by matt raftery, the show will delight all. Discover the magic of chicagos mysterious 1893 worlds fair through the eyes of a child in the joffreys astounding new nutcracker brilliantly reimagined by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon. The stars of dancing with the stars bring you their motion pictures tour. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired by chicago history. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. World premiere production of the nutcracker offers chicago vision.
Joffrey ballets new nutcracker leaves some tradition. The nutcracker ballet is a timeless holiday tradition for families because it offers. Ballerina anna trofimova talks about this unique opportunity to learn from and perform with. Discover the magic of chicago s mysterious 1893 worlds fair through the eyes of a child in the joffreys astounding new nutcracker brilliantly reimagined by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon. With its liberal dose of chicago history and subtle class commentary, the productions dramatic weight only amplifies its aura of childlike wonder. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. World premiere production of the nutcracker offers chicago. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker continues to dazzle. They perform at the auditorium theater in chicago which is easy to get to, and there is plenty of parking, restaurants, and other attractions nearby. Dec 05, 2016 the new nutcracker features an awardwinning team led by choreographer christopher wheeldon, and replaces a production by company cofounder robert joffrey that has been in repertory since 1987. 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.
Kicking off in late november, performances last well past christmas day giving everyone the chance to see the magical performance live. The joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in. Ten years in the making, the joffrey ballets new nutcracker tells the story of a city our city. A nutcracker burlesque now performs at reggies music joint, 2105 s state street, throughout the holiday season. Chris jones of the chicago tribune says that this production is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza.
Performances are december 1030, 2016 at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. See robert joffreys version of this holiday favorite for the last time and look for news of 2016s world premiere of a new nutcracker. The new nutcracker features an awardwinning team led by choreographer christopher wheeldon, and replaces a production by company cofounder robert joffrey that has been in repertory since 1987. Christopher wheeldons the nutcracker joffrey ballet.
Photo by cheryl mann the wonderful story of the nutcracker and the mouse king written. The best of chicagos nightlife entertainment join clara and her buttcracker on a wild romp through the land of the sweets, featuring fire, sword. November 4 december 30, 2016 chopin theatre mainstage 1543 w. A charming and fun adaptation of the nutcracker is at marriott theatre now through dec.
In case youre new here, let me bring you up to speed. How to reboot a holiday classic the tutus are gone, a young girls riches are now rags, and a tonywinning choreographer has a bold new vision. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired by chicago clip. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. 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.
Christopher wheeldon forges a nutcracker that dreams for chicago. Published on dec 2, 2016 selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Choreographer christopher wheeldon, whos been a star in the dance world for years, recently expanded his reach with the broadway rendition of the classic film an american in paris. Nov 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. Joffrey ballets nutcracker, new this year by choreographer christopher wheeldon, tells its story from the chicago worlds fair of 1893. The nutcracker ruth page center for the arts legendary. A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of joffreys.
With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Performances typically last about two hours and includes an intermission. Crafting a new nutcracker for the joffrey ballet chicago suntimes. 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. A hoffmann, the ballet chronicles the whimsical adventures of a nutcracker prince and a young girl named clara during her familys. Ballet chicago s nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season.
Christopher wheeldon as photographed at the joffrey tower on nov. The nutcracker auditorium theatre see tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet. 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. Subscribers and fans of the joffrey ballet have been anticipating the companys new nutcracker for well over a year now. Every year the joffrey ballet of chicago puts on performances of the classic nutcracker spanning through the entire holiday season. The nutcracker in chicago nutcracker chicago schedule. The joffrey ballet performs christopher wheeldons chicagothemed reinvention of the nutcracker.
Puppeteer basil twist at work with the joffrey ballet for their new adaptation of the nutcracker, photographed in chicago, friday, november 11, 2016. While any nutcracker is an airy and pleasant holiday treat, wheeldons the nutcracker operates on a deeper, more satisfying level. The nutcracker ballet is a timeless holiday tradition for families because it offers something for everyonefrom the ethereal sugar plum fairy gliding across the stage in a beautiful costume to a thrilling battle to defeat the evil mouse king to stunning music from tchaikovskys score. This fresh adaptation of the timeless christmas ballet is set during the historic 1893 chicago worlds fair and centers on marie a young, impoverished girl from the south side whose parents work at the fair. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Check back later for updated ticket prices and tour dates.
For many families, this is the nutcracker in chicago, and the landmark auditorium theatre decorated for the holidays only adds to the festive feel. From classics to modern performances, they dont disappoint. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. Dont miss this lavish, beloved holiday tradition, with tchaikovskys score performed live by the chicago philharmonic. Joffreys chicagoset nutcracker has become truly alive. The nutcracker milwaukee tickets the nutcracker milwaukee tickets pyotr tchaikovskys famous 1892 ballet, the nutcracker, has been an annual christmas tradition in the milwaukee area since 1977. Dec 29, 2019 searle funds at the chicago community trust. Heres a sneak peek at the new nutcracker with the company and creative team before it opens on saturday, december 10, 2016 at the auditorium theatre. 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.
Stop, please, christopher wheeldon called out patiently for the umpteenth time as the technical team of his new production of the nutcracker, for the joffrey ballet of chicago, worked. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired by chicago. The joffrey ballet unveiled a daringly new chicagocentric version of the nutcracker in 2016, moving the action to five months before the worlds columbian exposition in 1893 a grand. Making a new american nutcracker takes you behind the scenes as the joffrey ballet reinvents the nutcracker into an inclusive american tale, relocating the ballet to the worlds fair in 1893 chicago and changing the aristocratic family of the original into a closeknit, working class immigrant family. Feb 17, 2015 the joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in chicago in dec. Dec 12, 2016 joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired by chicago history marc vitali december 12, 2016 7. 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.
How to reboot a holiday classic chicago magazine december. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Having retired cofounder robert joffreys production of the nutcracker after nearly 30 years, the joffrey ballet debuted a brandnew version in 2016, set in chicago against the backdrop of the. Cheapest nutcracker tickets there are always great deals to be found at vivid seats. The show is fastpaced, beautifully choreographed, familyfriendly, and moving for even those of us that might be on the grinchs side from time to time. Dec 04, 2019 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. We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Christopher wheeldons the nutcracker first look youtube. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker continues to.
On the contrary, both feature characters that are reluctant to celebrate but. Began in 2016 with one sold out performance at uptown underground, the buttcracker. And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. In 2016, at great expense and with much fanfare, the joffrey decided to overhaul its annual production, which as with most american ballet. Wheeldons announcement that his nutcracker would be set in worlds fairera chicago only increased excitement. A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Having retired cofounder robert joffreys production of the nutcracker after nearly 30 years, the joffrey ballet debuted a brandnew version in 2016, set in. The house theatre of chicago brings the wholly original, balletfree the nutcracker back because it truly has something for everyone.
Director, ashley wheater brings a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of america with its company, audiences, and repertoire. Dec 02, 2016 published on dec 2, 2016 selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Photo by cheryl mann choreographed by the tony awardwinning christopher wheeldon, and set to the. Be part of dance history as we celebrate our beloved city and unlock a world of wonder for the 21st century. A sneak peek of joffreys new nutcracker set during chicagos. Sony atv publishing, public domain compositions, and. Nov 09, 2016 the nutcracker ballet is a timeless holiday tradition for families because it offers something for everyonefrom the ethereal sugar plum fairy gliding across the stage in a beautiful costume to a thrilling battle to defeat the evil mouse king to stunning music from tchaikovskys score. Nov 17, 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. View all hotels near joffrey ballet of chicago on tripadvisor. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. 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. Chicago the nutcracker is traditionally set in nuremberg, germany.
Christopher wheeldons the nutcracker december 2016. Be part of dance history as we celebrate our beloved. Joffrey ballet of chicago 2020 all you need to know before. Dec 02, 2019 the joffrey ballet unveiled a daringly new chicagocentric version of the nutcracker in 2016, moving the action to five months before the worlds columbian exposition in 1893 a grand. There are a variety of productions of the nutcracker in chicago and the surrounding suburbs that are sure to delight. 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. Sony atv publishing, public domain compositions, and 1 music rights. Nov 29, 2016 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Try serving the turkey without stuffing some year and youll understand what the joffrey ballet in chicago gambled when it rolled out a wholly revamped production of the nutcracker in 2016. Try serving the turkey without stuffing some year and youll understand what the joffrey ballet in chicago gambled when it rolled out a wholly revamped production of the nutcracker in 2016 even with acclaimed choreographer christopher wheeldon as its creative mastermind and the tchaikovsky score intact, the new version leaped into risky territoryholidaymemorieswise, anywaywhen it. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
For the little girl, clara, the gift of a handsomely decorated nutcracker from her dear godfather sets the stage for a christmas eve like no other. 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. The joffrey ballet of chicago is a company of consistently high quality dancers and creative artistry. An allstar creative team joined forces with the athletic dancers of the joffrey for a chicagocentric take on the. In 2016, at great expense and with much fanfare, the joffrey decided to overhaul its annual production, which as with most american ballet companies fulfills a hefty percentage of its annual box. Inside christopher wheeldons workingclass nutcracker. Discover the magic of chicagos mysterious 1893 worlds fair through the eyes of a child in the. Feb 26, 2020 the nutcracker, ballet by pyotr tchaikovsky.
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