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 historic cocoa village playhouse is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in partnership with the city of cocoa. The house theatre casts its annual production of the nutcracker. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the story of the nutcracker. It requires a great deal of time, effort and pointe shoes to get the production of the. Book by jake minton and phillip klapperich music by kevin odonnell lyrics by jake minton based on the story by e. The house is chicagos premier home for intimate experiences of epic story and stagecraft. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. This isnt the familiar holiday ballet, composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Moscow ballets acclaimed great russian nutcracker is a holiday tradition in households across north america, and has been enjoyed by prominent figures, including former first family barack and michelle obama, a memory she retells in her 2018 bestselling memoir becoming. Balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. Drosselmeyer drops in unannounced for the christmas party that marty and david planned to skip that year, bringing a nutcracker in the visage of fritz as a gift for clara. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same. The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and.
Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. Nov 24, 2012 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. Nutcracker matinees feature familyfriendly activities before each show. The chicago suntimes it will bring your family closer together. The nutcracker is a cantmiss holiday tradition for your whole family. Join clara and the sugar plum fairy for tea and treats at the candy cane cotillion tea party. A short transition and some magic later, the nutcracker comes to life, alongside claras other toys hugo colin morgan, marcel johnny arena, and phoebe rachel sapiro. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. The houses production of the nutcracker is adapted from the nutcracker and the mouse, a story by e. Hoffmann s short story the nutcracker and the mouse king and marius petipa s and pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky s the nutcracker, about a young girl. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube.
The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. A notforprofit arts organization and recipient of the regional theatre tony award, paper mill playhouse is a cultural treasure that fosters artistry of unparalleled quality, champions students with innovative educational programs, and. Tchaikovsky s nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave girl will risk the darkness, fight the rat king, and save her family. Based on the 1816 short story by prussian author e. 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. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. The nutcracker the house theatre of chicago performing. Follow the journey of the heroic nutcracker as he tries to reclaim the magic crown from the evil mouse king. Hoffmann, a german romantic author of fantasy and horror, composer, music critic, and caricaturist. The house theatre of chicago has announced the cast for the return of the alloriginal, balletfree, familyfriendly production of the nutcracker based on the original story the. Hoffman, this production of the nutcracker follows young claras amaris sanchez journey to save her familys christmas in the face of grief. In the tale, young marie stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after. A hoffmanns dark and bizarre story of the nutcracker and the mouse king, the ballet we know and love today has become a cornerstone of the christmas holiday tradition.
It is the mission of the house to unite chicago in. Joffrey ballet has their nutcracker, and the ruffians theatre presents burning bluebeard. He hung the picture in our living room for the next few days to observe the interactions of my little siblings with the giant nutcracker while. Petersburg, russia in 1890, the nutcrackers inaugural performance was widely considered a failure by critics. Uncle peter got a funny looking nutcracker toy as her gift. In the town square, the mysterious drosselmeier presents a performance in his childrens theatre and then hurries off to the silberhaus christmas party with his gifts.
With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her brothers death. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. The houses nutcracker also asks the audience to invest their hearts in a deeply emotional story, descriptors not typically associated with the ballet, ripley said. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Amidst the commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever taller. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. If you were to tell the average person on the street that your favorite stage version of the nutcracker featured neither ballet nor the iconic. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original song, and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hopea fun outing fit for the whole. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. A notforprofit arts organization and recipient of the regional theatre tony award, paper mill playhouse is a cultural treasure that fosters artistry of unparalleled quality, champions students with innovative educational programs, and provides barrierfree access for all.
Performance dates, pricing, parking and theater information. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. Crippled by the death of their son fritz dwayne everett, claras parents marty benjamin sprunger and david nicholas bailey decide to cancel the annual christmas party. The 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben hertel as hugo. Dec 01, 2019 balletmet returns for its eighth visit to the detroit opera house with its beloved traditional production of the nutcracker. This time, it was a nutcracker a 6 tall nutcracker, to be exact. Important announcement the historic cocoa village playhouse. Alexandre dumas peres adaptation of the story by e. The 2018 ensemble features many returning faces including ben. Balletmets the nutcracker requires a lot of work behind the. Oct 08, 2018 the house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker.
Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air. This production conceived and created by gerard charles and robert post scenery designed by peter horne and dan gray. It is christmas eve in a small town in germany, in the 1820s. Moreover, instead of a generally beautiful but ultimately plotless parade of scenes, the house theatres nutcracker, directed and choreoraphed with an agile hand by tommy rapley, is a story of complexity and suspense. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The house theatre celebrates 10 years of the nutcracker. The event features live accompaniment from the michigan opera theatre orchestra as well as complimentary read more. Dec 11, 2012 the nutcracker and the mouse king german. Hoffmann, a german romantic author of fantasy and horror, composer, music critic, and caricaturist in the tale, young marie stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom. One of the fultons most popular family theatre series productions is back for the holidays.
Balletmets the nutcracker requires a lot of work behind. The story of the nutcracker read by claire bloom, music by tchaikovsky. The grand opera house is an historic theater located in dubuque, ia. A young girl is transported into a magical world of. Watch as an enchanted jackinthebox springs to life, tapdancing penguins back up a very cool snow princess and meet the wondrous sugar plum fairy. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A sadsweet, hopefulheartfelt peek into how to keep the holidays. The ballet follows young clara and her nutcracker prince through a magical journey in the land of the sugar plum fairy. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with. The story of the nutcracker kindle edition by hoffmann, e. Join us in costa mesa, california for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. Crippled by the death of their son fritz dwayne everett, claras parents marty benjamin sprunger. Uncle drosslemeyers curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden nutcracker doll that enchants young clara most. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original song, and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope a fun outing fit for the whole.
Learn english for children by cartoon 2015 study english american. The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. This is designed to quickly educate the nondance oriented about this wonderful story ballet. Follow clara on a magical christmas adventure in this musical retelling of the nutcracker balletpush the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from tchaikovskys score. Artist the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. Dec 16, 2015 the story of the nutcracker read by claire bloom, music by tchaikovsky. The nutcracker join us in costa mesa, california for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Crippled by the death of their son fritz dwayne everett, claras parents marty benjamin sprunger and david nicholas bailey decide to cancel the. The chopin theatre 1543 west division street, chicago, il 60642.
Enhancing the arts community in the tristate area by inspiring artists of all walks of life to pursue their dreams. The house theatre of chicago has announced casting for its annual balletfree production of the nutcracker. The house theatre of chicagos balletfree production of the nutcracker has been nontraditional from the getgo, incorporating original. House theatre puts a new twist on an old holiday favorite, the. Balletmets the nutcracker requires a lot of work behind the scenes. Nov 19, 2019 house theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e.
With mackenzie foy, keira knightley, morgan freeman, helen mirren. Oct 05, 2017 follow clara on a magical christmas adventure in this musical retelling of the nutcracker balletpush the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from tchaikovskys score. The story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with. Click here to learn more about the houses production of the nutcracker at the adrienne arsht center of miamidade county. Christmas eve in the twinkling drawing room of the edwards family home. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. 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. Sep 04, 2012 the narrated story of the nutcracker ballet in under 5 minutes.
House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with nontraditional. It was a tradition for uncle peter to give marie presents the night before christmas. The narrated story of the nutcracker ballet in under 5 minutes. House theatre of chicago updates nutcracker with non. Hoffmann, it was famously adapted into a ballet by pyotr illyich tchaikovsky in 1892. Green is an expert on classical music and music history, with more than 10 years of both solo and ensemble performance experience. Dad even had a scaled paper print of this marvel for show and tell. Apr 29, 2016 this is the nutcracker story for kids. The nutcracker ballet in two acts story adapted from e.
The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. Hoffmann by jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell, and tommy rapley. House theatre presents 10 th anniversary of the nutcracker based on the original story by e. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. Nov 14, 2019 the houses nutcracker also asks the audience to invest their hearts in a deeply emotional story, descriptors not typically associated with the ballet, ripley said. The nutcracker is often performed during the christmas season due to its content, and many families make it an annual tradition to attend a performance. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. The house theatre casts its annual production of the. History of the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. The story of the nutcracker kindle edition by hoffmann. Hoffmanns the nutcracker and the mouse king original choreography by marius petipa music composed by peter ilyitch tchaikovsky. Petersburg, russia in 1890, the nutcrackers inaugural performance was widely considered a failure by.
House theatres nutcracker is not just a holiday fantasy. The nutcracker and the four realms is a 2018 american fantasy adventure film directed by lasse hallstrom and joe johnston based on a screenplay by ashleigh powell. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. If youre off to see graeme murphys moving reimagaination of the nutcracker, nows the time to get acquainted with the story, which follows a ballerina, clara, through the glamour and romance, tragedy and travels of her life.
Olney ballet theatre obt presents mary days the nutcracker, considered to be one of the most beautiful versions of this holiday classic. Hoffmanns short story the nutcracker and the mouse king and marius petipas and pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker, about a young girl who is. 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. Buy the nutcracker royal ballet tickets showing at the royal opera house, london.
House theatre announces nutcracker cast performink. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. Hoffman german original of 1816, the nutcracker and the mouse king, but alexandre dumas 1844 french adaptation of hoffmans story, histoire dun cassenoisette the tale of the nutcracker. Nutcracker matinees feature familyfriendly activities. Tchaikovskys nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. Hoffmann s 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to. American ballet theatres critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker.
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