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. Nov 19, 2019 goodman theatre downtown is about to celebrate the 42 nd year of a christmas carol, and the second year of the santaland diaries. 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. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago theater. Hoffmanns classic christmas story, my pen stayed in my purse. A native of michigan, conors plays have been produced by numerous companies throughout his home state, including tipping point theatre, fancy pants theater, western michigan university, and at the renegade theatre festival. The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. Dec 20, 2018 the house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago. Chopin theatre 1543 w division st chicago, il performing.
With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following. Nov 15, 2015 offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the rat king and save her family.
Children love the house theatre of chicagos re imagined the nutcracker. Its more than earned a place in the roster of exceptional chicago holiday shows. 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 house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual. 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. Oct 08, 2018 the house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. 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. 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. It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun. 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.
Chopin theatre is to chicago what the actors studio is to new york city. Nov 21, 2016 noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of broadway. Dec 30, 2016 the house theatres playful and irreverent version of e. Hoffmans famous story begins with the news of tragedy. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. 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. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. The house theatres playful and irreverent version of e. The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. The nutcrackerthe house theatre of chicago newcity. 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 nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. On the main floor, the house theatre of chicagos borealis is currently wrapping up its run. The house theatre of chicago announces cast for annual family.
The houses balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save. The nutcracker chopin theatre chicago theatre in chicago. On the contrary, both feature characters that are reluctant to celebrate but. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Division chicago 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 theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this. Beer and wine are available, and prices so well you can afford to have a few. During the house theatres innovative reimagining of e. Division chicago 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 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. 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 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. Hoffmanns classic holiday story, the nutcracker uncle drosselmeyer gives young clara is a likeness of her older brother, who died in war a year. Oct 25, 2019 weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. The house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. Created by phillip klapperich, jake minton, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience at. The house theatre of chicago presents their annual holiday tradition, the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and.
They are a delicious mixture of magic, snow, music, and talent that genuinely like being a part of the holiday celebration. This isnt the ballet with tchaikovskys music, rather a. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns with its fantastical deconstruction of e. This was my third time enjoying the holidays with house theatre. Chopin theatre 1543 w division st chicago, il performing arts. Offloop it may be but the nutcracker is nevertheless undeniably on point.
Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. 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. Weve collected the best nutcracker performances happening in chicago and the suburbs. Noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of broadway. Noballet nutcracker stars chatham teen who dreams of. Although chopin doesnt receive as much hoopla as steppenwolf, it has made its own mark in the acting profession. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago meetup. The house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the e. House theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the e. House theatres 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. In these surprisingly quick darwinian times, we appeal to you to help chicago theaters and their directors, actors, setlightsound designers, text and music writers, theater employees, etc. 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.
With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas. Review the nutcracker at house theatre of chicago performink. Chopin theatre 1543 w division st chicago il 60642. Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020. I love the chopin theater and the cast was once again wonderful. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. Conor mcshane is a chicagobased playwright, actor, and musician.
The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. The house s balletfree version of this holiday classic centers on young claras journey to save christmas. This theatre is so easy to get to on public transportation. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. Nov 10, 2017 the house version of the nutcracker is based, somewhat, on the 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. I give the theater five stars for the atmosphere, staff, and overall vibe. 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. Conor mcshane is a chicago based playwright, actor, and musician. 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. 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.
House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. The house theatre of chicagos nonballet version of the nutcracker transforms e. The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience. The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close. The house theatre of chicago chopin theatre, 1543 w division, chicago, illinois 60642 rated 4. 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. Nov 18, 2014 oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. 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.
Hoffmann tale returns, featuring direction and choreography by tommy rapley. 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 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. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. Check out the full list below to find a show perfect for your whole family. Ive come to the conclusion that holiday shows are especially important this season. 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 house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. The show will play at the chopin theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 w. At the chopin theatre in wicker park, the house theatre has their own tradition and that tradition has just turned 10. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death.
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