Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers, presenting, producing or coproducing over 500 theater, music, film. Nov 04, 2015 performed by southern new hampshire dance theater with a live orchestra november 27th 29th 2015. Nov 16, 2016 the modern, balletfree theatrical version of the nutcracker, put on by the house theatre of chicago, is playing at the chopin theatre now through december 30. 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. The musical play with magical elements has the feel of a 1980s kids movie. Fun for the whole family, nelson academy of dance presents the nutcracker, a production that is guaranteed to transport us all to the festive season during winter in nelson.
A whollyoriginal, balletfree version of the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago plays at the chopin theatre in wicker park. 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. Performed by southern new hampshire dance theater with a live orchestra november 27th 29th 2015. One of the worlds mostloved ballets, the adventure begins on christmas morning when claras brother, fritz, snatches the nutcracker her beloved nutcracker doll and falls over. Masterly staged and choreographed by artistic director donna bayley, as well as krista conti, and theatre coaching by julia webb, this glorious production pays homage to e. 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.
Marking the 25th north american anniversary tour in 2017, moscow ballets great russian nutcracker features overthetop production values and world class russian artists. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. As a high school community weve seen every staging of the nutcracker since its inception and continue to be transported time and again. Wicker park when zygmunt dyrkacz bought the shuttered and boarded up chopin theatre in 1990, wicker park was a gritty place. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and. Nov 28, 2018 journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with the joffrey ballets reimagined the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre.
Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020. The nutcracker chopin theatre 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. 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. Performances currently take place at the chopin theatre in wicker park. The tower is a hub for culture, connections, and artistic experiences. Although chopin doesnt receive as much hoopla as steppenwolf, it has made its own mark in the acting profession. I have been to this theatre several times, mainly for the house theatre performances which are excellent by the way.
League of chicago theatres 2018 holiday roundup the hawk. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. Goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. Before moving to lancaster his credits include two 1st national tours the wedding singer, a stoop on orchard street, some of the largest cruise ships in the. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e.
It produced ifest, an international festival of solo performances bringing 17 international artists to chicago from austria, england, finland, france, germany, lithuania. And the next generation of theatregoers enjoy lessonplan programs that engage their minds and hearts. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. 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. 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 nutcracker chopin theatre 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 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 2020 all you need to know. Chopin theatre is an independent, forprofit arts center located across the polish triangle in chicagos wicker park, considered to be one of chicagos more artistic communities. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year under tommy rapleys direction, has a lot to offer those brave souls beyond its affordability. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house.
The house theatre of chicagos original version of the nutcracker is both a celebration of christmas true meaning and a testament to the fortitude of children. It has hosted performers from each american state and from over 40 countries. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre of chicago is bringing an updated take on a christmas classic to wicker parks chopin theatre, 1543 w. This heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope is a. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite sugar plum fairy, a chivalrous prince and the mysterious drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the worldrenowned royal ballet. The house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e.
House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy chicago. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Past appearances include disneys beauty and the beast, the producers, the addams family, sister act, and family series shows as well. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. 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. There were ladies of the evening on the corners, old tires piled in alleys and many buildings were vacant, dyrkacz said. Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. 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.
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. Pulitzer prizewinning guests gwendolyn brooks, yusef komunyakaa, and studs terkel a taste of. Chicago folks operetta cultivates the rose of stambul with a new translation and a run at chopin theatre. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. League of chicago theatres 2018 holiday roundup the. Rough house is committed to connecting individuals and communities through art that celebrates the weird things that make us unique, and the weirder things that bring us together. Came on friday for the nutcracker and was blown away by the coziness and read more. The magic parlour by the chopin theatre on fridays at 10. 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. Read more chicago cultural alliance september 17, 2012. Journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with the joffrey ballets reimagined the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre. Houses the nutcracker is certainly appropriate for all ages, but its not afraid to get a little scary at times. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town.
Hundreds of nonprofit and community organizations use our stage each year. Hoffmanns tale, first seen at steppenwolfs upstairs theatre in 2007, returns for a third annual outing at the chopin. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. Dec 01, 2015 the house theatre of chicagos original version of the nutcracker is both a celebration of christmas true meaning and a testament to the fortitude of children. The plot of this version differs from the original nutcracker, telling a story of young clara fighting to save christmas in the wake of her brother fritz death. Enjoyable for the whole family, the production features handpainted sets and breathtaking scenic design while larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and. Chopin theatre has produced over 120 of its own productions, mostly eastern and central european. Dec 30, 2017 the house theatres annual adaptation of the e. The league of chicago theatres presents holiday fun. The house theatres the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year.
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 nutcracker long one of our favorites for both the emotional power of the story and the warmth of the hipsterfamily atmosphere at the chopin theatre in wicker park. 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. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by 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. Nov 19, 20 the nutcracker a new musical of the classic tale. Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020 all. This heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope is a fun. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers.
Chopin theatre is to chicago what the actors studio is to new york city. First staged in 2011, the nutcracker brings audiences on a journey through the prewwi, turn of the century shanghai featuring favourite and familiar characters including clara, the snow queen, the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. A hoffman, featuring the adventures of clara after she. The quintessential christmas classic, the nutcracker returns this holiday season. The modern, balletfree theatrical version of the nutcracker, put on by the house theatre of chicago, is playing at the chopin theatre now through december 30. 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 continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Nov 24, 2012 the house theatre s the nutcracker, which is better than ever this year under tommy rapleys direction, has a lot to offer those brave souls beyond its affordability. The enchanting story of clara and her magical nutcracker prince is brought to life with a cast of over 70 dancers from dance steps. 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. House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. Nutcracker returns to chopin stage bucktown, il patch.
It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the. He has also been seen locally at american music theatre.