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 houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. The northwestern suburbs is a region in chicagoland, primary located in northwestern cook, southern lake and northern dupage county, primarily centered along the union pacific northwest metra line, though encompassing areas well beyond the rail line. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. Chicago festival ballet returns with the nutcracker. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Fox valley ballet is very proud to present the fox valley nutcracker, a fox valley holiday tradition that showcases students and families from over 25 local dance studios alongside professional dancers, in the beloved holiday classic the nutcracker. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs chicago.
At 16, kaleigh moved to nyc to train at ellison balletprofessional ballet school with edward ellison. 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. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. The joffrey ballet brings this classic christmas story of fantastical proportions to life daily at 2 pm and 7 pm. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area.
Goodman theatre 170 n dearborn street chicago, il 60601. Dance companies throughout chicago and the suburbs are staging versions of tchaikovskys beloved ballet the nutcracker starting this. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. View all hotels near joffrey ballet of chicago on tripadvisor. Where to see the nutcracker in the suburbs and chicago. S ome people come to looking for information on ballet lessons, and others come looking for ballet performances such as nutcracker ballet chicago. Northwest suburbs illinois travel guide at wikivoyage. Chicago has been an innovative force on the dance scene for more than 100 years. Chicago is also where african american, west indie, and other. Right here in our beautiful city you will find some of the most talented and skilled ballerinas in the world. See tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet.
Where to see the nutcracker in chicago time out chicago. Joffrey ballet the nutcracker auditorium theatre, chicago, il. Since its first chicago performance in the early aughts, dancealong nutcracker not to be confused with doityourselfnutcracker, which is a chicago park district event has become a holiday. Kaleigh schock was born and raised in the suburbs of chicago where started training for her professional career at the age of 14, at the faubourg school of ballet in hanover park. Set in a land of mystery and enchantment, a young scotsman falls under the spell of a sylph. Purchase tickets online ahead of the show to secure your seats. The houston urban nutcracker, s new and exciting twist of a holiday classic, explores the diversity of houston through dance, music and narration. This years production of the nutcracker features the 48piece chicago west chamber orchestra. These performances feature principle guest artists from major international and national ballet companies, members of dancewest ballet company, and over 120 children from the western suburbs of chicago.
Top 10 local favorite nutcracker ballet in chicago, il last. 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. My two teen daughters and i will be seeing the nutcracker at the auditorium theater on a sunday afternoon. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Various guest artists, including gillian murphy, a principal ballerina with american ballet theatre, appear at different performances. Hyde park school of dance to perform ballet classic the. Beyond the nutcracker chicago tribune event listings. The nutcracker auditorium theatre see tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. And the many believers the nutcracker student matinees sponsors. Joffrey ballet the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. Sundays performance also includes special admission to the sugar plum party where audience members can meet characters from the nutcracker, step onto the stage, and enjoy refreshments in an enchanted, winter wonderland. Presented by salt creek ballet at hinsdale central auditorium, hinsdale il.
The northwestern suburbs constitute the largest portion of chicagoland outside of the city itself. Mariaclara is still rescued by the nutcracker a vendor selling nuts. Where to see the nutcracker ballet in chicago chicago parent. Party goers will enjoy refreshments and crafts, and get to meet the nutcracker characters at the unique onstage experience. A terrific opportunity to see a professionalquality production right here in the south chicago suburbs. Dancewest ballet gives majorleague performance, tim west, chief editor, the naperville sun. North central college fine and performing arts the. Everyone is welcome to add events to the kidlist calendar, given that they are dropin andor free special events no ongoing classes or camps that require registration and are local to the west andor southwest suburbs of chicago. An enchanting holiday tradition, this production of the nutcracker features the 48piece chicago west chamber orchestra. Johnson auditorium located at 616 west main street in barrington. Joffrey ballet performs iconic masterpiece the nutcracker. Ballet legeres claims the longest running production of the nutcracker in the chicagoland area. Join emma, her uncle abrahms, and the angel anastasis as they embark on a onceinalifetime christmas adventure that leads them to the story of the first christmas. Featuring tchaikovskys magical score, a cast of 200 dancers from ballet 5.
Chicago nutcrackers to get your holiday season cracking a dozen or more different takes on the family favorite can be found around the city and suburbs every holiday season. If you fall into the latter group, then you have found the right page. In 2016, the company will present its 23rd series of nutcracker performances. Every time i guest dance at scb i am struck by the professionalism, positive energy, and passion of the young dancers. Hip hop nutcracker is a new spin on the classic nutcracker ballet with hiphop choreography, an onstage dj, an electric violin and the wellloved traditional tchaikovsky score.
Fox valley nutcracker batavia november 30 december 1, 2019 batavia fine arts center 99 w wilson street batavia, il 60510. Hip hop nutcracker is a new spin on the classic nutcracker ballet with hiphop choreography, an onstage dj, and an electric violin but the wellloved tchaikovsky score. Reviews on nutcracker ballet in chicago, il the joffrey ballet, auditorium. Choreographer christopher wheeldon takes tchaikovskys classic tunes to new heights in the 2018 version of this iconic christmas tale, placing all the characters you know and love in the heart of the chicagos 1893 worlds fair. The nutcracker will not be performed on christmas day december 25 or new years eve december 31. It has been my honor to perform the role of the sugar plum fairy in the nutcracker at salt creek ballet over the course of many years. Chicago nutcracker ballet performances, family friendly ballet for kids. Performances in hinsdale feature the chicago west chamber orchestra. The dancewest ballet production of the nutcracker is a holiday tradition in dupage county. Selection from the nutcracker, performed december 1018 at the athenaeum theater, 2936 n southport, chicago, il. Nutcracker at auditorium theater chicago forum tripadvisor. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley directed and choreographed by tommy rapley. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book.
The hiphop nutcracker turns the story on its head in 1984 new york city. Lincoln way west high school performing arts center. Northwest suburbs map chicagoland, illinois mapcarta. Joffrey ballet of chicago 2020 all you need to know. She continued to train at ellison ballet for three years. Lincoln way west high school performing arts center 21701 gougar rd, new. 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.
Performances are held in new lenox and are easily accessible. The 12th annual dancealong nutcracker time out chicago. Here are 10 things to do in the western suburbs dec. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. 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. Its story is based in the streets of new york city.
Northwest suburbs the northwestern suburbs is a region in chicagoland, primary located in northwestern cook, southern lake and northern dupage county, primarily centered along the union pacific northwest metra line, though encompassing areas well beyond the rail line. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Chicago wls hyde park school of dance brings together fans of ballet, modern, and hip hop with its annual presentation of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Our goal is to make highquality dance training accessible to students of all ages and levels of ability in a nurturing environment where students thrive.
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