Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker
Joffrey gifts Chicago a homegrown holiday classic not to be missed!
A must see tradition boldly reinvented for a new generation
A must see tradition boldly reinvented for a new generation
Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker
Joffrey gifts Chicago a homegrown holiday classic not to be missed!
Why see Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker?
The Joffrey's Nutcracker returns!
The Joffrey Ballet's annual holiday ballet returns following a critically acclaimed reinvention by the iconic Christopher Wheeldon in 2016. The previous Joffrey version ran for many years, becoming the Number One Chicago Christmas tradition, and has returned annually to wow its die-hard fans since 1987! Chicago's beautiful Auditorium Theatre plays host to this much-loved Holiday tale which pays homage to the city and its inhabitants. Truly a Nutcracker made just for Chicago!
what is tHE NUTCRACKER about?
The must see tradition has been boldly reimagined for the new generation, with a revamped storyline taking our characters to visit the wonder of the 1893 World Fair, held right here in Chicago over 100 years ago! When young Marie and her mother host a holiday party, the charming - and equally mysterious - Great Impresario pays them a surprise visit. Together, they set off on a Christmas Eve dream full of adventure and romance!
Did you know?
Christoper Wheeldon received a Tony Award for his work on the choreography of the Broadway hit, An American in Paris.
Key Information
Audience
Ages four and above
Run Time
Two hours and five minutes with one interval
Dates
Dec 6 - 28
Creative
Choreography: Christoper Wheeldon
Music: Peter llyich Tchaikovsky
Live music performed by The Chicago Philharmonic
Reviews
Customer reviews
54 reviews, average rating: (2.3 Stars)
Carrie Hunt
WOW!
I absolutely loved it; this was not what I was expecting. I remember seeing this ballet many years ago and was drawn back to give my daughter a holiday experience while home from college. I appreciated the adaptation blending the World Fair with the story line. I am a big fan of local history, combining this with the incredible dancing was amazing! ... Read more
News
Wendy, October 18th, 2019
From the Joffrey Ballet's magical Nutcracker to the Goodman's annual Christmas Carol, the Holiday Season is a time when Chicago's theatre offerings really shine! A perfect way to keep the cold away by staying cosy inside the theatre....
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Wendy, October 18th, 2019
From the Joffrey Ballet's magical Nutcracker to the Goodman's annual Christmas Carol, the Holiday Season is a time when Chicago's theatre offerings really shine! A perfect way to keep the cold away by staying cosy inside the theatre....
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