Houses balletfree fantasy is flawless holiday tradition. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other. Three versions of the nutcracker hit milwaukee stages this. In aprilmay, about face theatre will present the world premiere of pony by sally oswald, a play inspired by georg buchner, at the chopin theatre. The hypocrites remount jay torrences tragicomic portrait of the 1903 iroquois theatre fire during a matinee of mr.
Performed by southern new hampshire dance theater with a live orchestra november 27th 29th 2015. Nov 04, 2015 performed by southern new hampshire dance theater with a live orchestra november 27th 29th 2015. Hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king, the story blends. Bluebeard, in which surviving performers try to get through the show without. Directed by bonnie metzgar, pony will be featured as part of the woyzeck project, a citywide festival hosted by about face theatre, the hypocrites, and collaboraction in which artists around the. Artistic director halena kays directs the show which runs through june 16, at the chopin theater, 1543 w. Some of chicagos, and the worlds, most remarkable artists, theatre companies, and shows have happened there, including john cusack and jeremy pivens weedinduced adaptation of hunter s. The nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky at the hippodrome theatre through december 15 by james cooper tchaicoughsky pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker is a classical dance piece beloved throughout the world. Please see who we are on our website and if you can please make a tax deductible donation here.
It respects the original and its magical spirit, whilst meeting the expectations of those who admire the finest in contemporary ballet techniques. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. It stars dara cameron old jews telling jokes as marie, the. The hypocrites present the eleven comedies of aristophanes adapted into a fourandahalf hour marathon event, complete with food and a cash bar. Then it became a roy rogers, before becoming a starbucks which it still is. Chopin theater chicago tickets, schedule, seating chart. Read more chicago cultural alliance september 17, 2012. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w.
In addition to a rotating door for visiting european companies, many of them polish, the chopin is a regular host to innovative companies such as the hypocrites and the house theatre of chicago. Chicago is abuzz with oodles of live holidaythemed shows. Jan 01, 2018 the bigger the dance, the better it fits the huge space of the royal albert hall. Nutcracker for kids marriott theatre gets a jump on the holiday season with its young audiences production of the nutcracker. Jun 06, 2015 in chicagos theatre community, everyone knows the chopin and dyrkacz, or ziggy, as he is affectionately called. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. For 30 years we have provided a home and technical and marketing assistance for over 2,000 different events in a saved from demolition building. Dec 30, 2017 the nutcracker recommended the short list theater. The magic parlour by the chopin theatre on fridays at 10. The nutcracker, though such a familiar fixture in the calendar, is among the most layered of all works of art.
The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago. I dont believe the mcdonalds was ever part of the movie theatre but a separate business space. The hypocrites and about face theatre play with georg buchners. Cinderella at the theater of potatoes the hypocrites. Chopin theatre theater in river westwest town, chicago. Nov 08, 20 nutcracker for kids marriott theatre gets a jump on the holiday season with its young audiences production of the nutcracker. The best of the nutcracker at hybernia theatre in prague covers the whole story of the famous ballet, but in a shortened version designed to appeal to a wider audience. The show created by company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley. Chicago ballet chicago festival ballet ensemble espanol spanish dance theater giordano jazz dance. Decoration of the christmas tree licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg classics emic. The bigger the dance, the better it fits the huge space of the royal albert hall. 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. Yes, it contains kitsch and cuteness and adorability. Division map, with performances mondays, fridays and saturdays at.
Renamed the chopin when greenpoint became a polish neighbourhood. 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. The nutcracker chopin theatre 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 house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. Chopin theatre has produced over 120 of its own productions, mostly eastern and central european. Through the spells cast by the mysterious drosselmeyer, mariaclara and her nutcracker prince, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. The nutcracker and its many mysteries the new york times. Although it was not considered much of a hit in russia, the nutcracker kept being performed throughout the theatre season at that time, it was not heavily associated with christmas.
Its more than earned a place in the roster of exceptional chicago holiday shows. For years after chopin closed you could still see some letters on the marquee. 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. Chopin theatre mainstage chicago, il january 19 march 11, 2018. It produced ifest, an international festival of solo performances bringing 17 international artists to chicago from austria, england, finland, france, germany, lithuania. May 02, 20 artistic director halena kays directs the show which runs through june 16, at the chopin theater, 1543 w. The premiere the nutcracker took place at the mariinsky theater of russia in 1892. Along with a christmas carol, the nutcracker remains a pillar of theatrical entertainment every holiday season. Coriolanus continues through april 23rd at chopin theatre, 1543 w. As our longtime artistic director and the original founder, sean embodies everything about our company. 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. The house theatre of chicago is a nonprofit, ensemble theatre company in chicago, il.
The hip hop nutcracker at featuring kurtis blow, with a dj, electric violinist and a dozen hiphop dancers reinterpreting the classic tchaikovsky score, returns to the riverside theater nov. The nutcracker to bring holiday cheer back to the house. 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. It has hosted performers from each american state and from over 40 countries. Chopin theatre is an independent, forprofit arts center located across the polish triangle in. 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 nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience. In addition to a rotating door for visiting european companies, many of them polish, the chopin is a regular host to innovative companies such as. For 30 years we have provided a home and technical and marketing assistance for over 2,000 different events in. The nutcracker chopin theatre the house theatre of chicagos original, ballet free version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage. The hip hop nutcracker is an modern twist on a holiday classic performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen allstar dancers, dj and violinist. Polonijny wieczor z nutcracker w niedziele 15 grudnia o godz. The nutcracker mariinsky theatre 20 rotten tomatoes.
Nov 24, 2009 to critics and audiences alike, the nutcracker was a luxurious piece but one that was made for children. Nov 23, 2015 the house theatre of chicago once again brings holiday cheer with its sixth annual return of the alloriginal, familyfriendly the nutcracker playing at the the chopin theatre upstairs theatre, 1543 w. Chopin theatre 1543 w division st, chicago, illinois 60642 rated 4. 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 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. Performances currently take place at the chopin theatre in wicker park. 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. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Best of the nutcracker tchaikovsky at hybernia theatre in.
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