The Nutcracker
Overview
THE NUTCRACKER
November 30-December 29, 2019
Choreographer: © Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Click the image below to view The Nutcracker digital program book.
Wheeldon's acclaimed turn-of-the-century tale opens on Christmas Eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 World's Fair, as young Marie and her mother prepare for a Christmas Eve potluck celebration. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from The Great Impresario sets off a whirlwind journey of romance and adventure through a dreamlike World's Fair.
A must-see tradition boldly reimagined for a new generation.
The Nutcracker runs approximately 2 hours including one 20-minute intermission.
Click here to view The Nutcracker calendar of performance dates.
Single tickets now on sale.
Production Sponsor
Sponsor
Community Engagement Access Sponsor
The Allstate Insurance Company
With gratitude to The Nutcracker Commissioning Sponsors:
Margot and Josef Lakonishok
Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa
And the many “Believers”
The Nutcracker Student Matinees Sponsors
Mazza Foundation
Special thanks to Polk Bros Foundation and
The Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Foundation
for supporting the development of The Nutcracker curriculum.
The Nutcracker 2019 Choirs:
Barrington Children's Choir
Lincoln Park High School
Pro Musica Youth Chorus
Providence St. Mel
Voices in Your Head
Click on the image below to read Better Media's article on our partnership with local high school Providence St. Mel.
