The music by Tchaikovsky is instantly acquainted. The magical story equally enchanting.
It’s what makes “The Nutcracker” some of the anticipated vacation productions every year. Based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” the ballet tells the story of a younger lady and a picket Nutcracker that involves life on Christmas Eve to battle the depraved Mouse King and his minions. The Nutcracker is remodeled right into a good-looking prince and the ballet unfolds amid a land crammed with toy troopers, Sugar Plum fairies, and different candy characters.
The Chicago space is crammed with productions of this Christmastime favourite — together with these with out a single ballet step. Here are some highlights to think about:
“The Nutcracker”: The family-friendly, ballet-free model of the vacation basic; directed by Tommy Rapley. Nov. 8-29. The House Theatre of Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, $20-$50; thehousetheatre.com
The 2018 Cast of The House Theatre’s manufacturing of “The Nutcracker.” Michael Brosilow
“The Nutcracker”: Christopher Wheeldon’s reimagining of the vacation basic units the story on Christmas Eve, 1892, months earlier than the opening of the 1893 World’s Fair. Nov. 30-Dec. 29. The Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., $35-$200; joffrey.org
The Nut Tapper Christmas Show: Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin’s annual staging of the vacation basic recreated with rhythms of faucet, Spanish flamenco and Mexican zapateado. Dec. 1. Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, $18; oldtownschool.org
“The Nutcracker”: Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet’s staging of the basic ballet. Dec. 1. Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago, Joliet, $22.50-$38.50; rialtosquare.com
“The Art Deco Nutcracker”: Set in 1920s America, this can be a contemporary tackle the vacation favourite. Dec. 6-8. A&A Ballet at Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan, $30-$50; aacenterfordance.org
“The Art Deco Nutcracker” by A&A Ballet might be offered Dec. 6-Eight on the Studebaker Theater. Dan Swinson
The Magic of the Nutcracker: Dancenter North’s staging of the vacation basic. Dec. 6. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee, Waukegan, $15-$36; geneseetheatre.com. Dec. 14-15 at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park, Libertyville, $15-$36; dancenter-north.com
“Duke It Out Nutcracker”: The vacation favourite pairs Tchaikovsky’s classical rating with the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn model. Dec. 7. The Music Institute of Chicago and Dance Chicago at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago, Evanston, $10; nicholsconcerthall.org
The Ruth Page Civic Ballet performs “The Nutcracker.” Anthony Robert LaPenna
“The Nutcracker”: Ruth Page Civic Ballet performs Page’s iconic staging of the vacation basic. Dec. 7-8. Northeastern Illinois University, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr, $10-$35; ruthpage.org. Dec. 14. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington, Grayslake, $10-$25; jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
“The Nutcracker”: Follow Clara via her magical world by way of Ballet Legere’s staging of the vacation basic. Dec. 7-8. Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, $24, $29; balletlegere.org
Guest artists Marcus Romeo and Bella Ureta, courtesy of The Cincinnati Ballet, will dance the Grand Pas de Deux in Ballet Legere’s manufacturing of “The Nutcracker.” John O’Neill Photo
“Dance-Along Nutcracker”: Dancers of all ages and talents are invited to participate on this annual efficiency of Tchaikovsky’s vacation basic. Optional newbie classes are supplied earlier than every efficiency. Dec. 8. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Free; chicagoculturalcenter.org
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