The Nutcracker
House Theatre Chicago
11/8/13 – 12/29/13
Four Stars “…the creative imagination on display is profound..no better choice in this wintry city” – Chris Jones, CBS TV
…this Nutcracker will no doubt fascinate each age group..the show is no simple sugar plum“ – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
Highly Recommended – “..imaginative and inventive..I was teary eyed in less than five minutes” – Dan Jakes, Chicago Reader
“..engaging, family friendly treat” – Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago
Highly Recommended – With toys come to life, ukulele solos and fake snow galore, this is a children’s show on many levels, but the layers of the story go deep and the pain of loss .. provide plenty of fodder for adult audiences – Zac Freeman, NewCity Chicago
“There’s more authentic, gleeful holiday spirit in the first three minutes…than you’ll find in an entire two hours o’er the stage in many another holiday show” – Catey Sullivan, Examiner.com
Previews Nov 9 – 17: 8p Thur, Fri, Sat and 7p Sun.
Regular run Nov 21 – Dec 29: 730p Thur, Fri, Sat and 7p Sun (except 12/8/13 which has 3pm only). Matinees at 3pm on 12/14, 12/15, 12/21, 12/22, 12/28, 12/29.
Tickets $25-45. More info 773.769.3832
The House’s fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young Clara’s journey to save Christmas. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the Rat King and save her family! 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 family.
Four Stars “…the creative imagination on display is profound..no better choice in this wintry city” – Chris Jones, CBS TV
…this Nutcracker will no doubt fascinate each age group..the show is no simple sugar plum“ – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun TimesHighly Recommended – “..imaginative and inventive..I was teary eyed in less than five minutes” – Dan Jakes, Chicago Reader“..engaging, family friendly treat” – Kris Vire, TimeOut ChicagoHighly Recommended – With toys come to life, ukulele solos and fake snow galore, this is a children’s show on many levels, but the layers of the story go deep and the pain of loss .. provide plenty of fodder for adult audiences – Zac Freeman, NewCity Chicago“There’s more authentic, gleeful holiday spirit in the first three minutes…than you’ll find in an entire two hours o’er the stage in many another holiday show” – Catey Sullivan, Examiner.comDirector
Tommy RapleyPerformers
Cast: Brenda Barie; Johnny Aena; Paige Collins; Jason Grimm; Christine Mayland Perkins; Benjamin Sprunger; Karl Potthof; Kevin Stangler. Bad: Matthew Muniz (Music Diector; Pianist); Katie Klocke (Violin); Patrycja Likos (Cello): Anthony Scandora (Percussion)