November 3rd, 2011 to December 30th, 2011
Book by Phillip Klapperich and Jake Minton
Directed and Choreographed by Tommy Rapley
Music by Kevin O’Donnell
Lyrics by Jake Minton
based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffman
The House’s completely re-imagined version of The Nutcracker first premiered at the Steppenwolf Theatre in 2007 under the Visiting Company Initiative.
An adaptation of the original tale by ETA Hoffman, with an original score by composer and House company member Kevin O’Donnell.
The House’s fantastical deconstruction of this holiday classic centers on Clara’s journey to save her family from the Rat King before Christmas, with the help of a Nutcracker, a gift from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and spellbinding spectacle to tell a darkly moving story of magic and mystery.
Read Chris Jones’ FOUR STAR Chicago Tribune Review
SHOWTIMES: Thursdays → Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 7:00 pm
LOCATION: The Chopin Theatre Downstairs Theatre
1543 W. Division St., Chicago, IL
TICKETS: $25 BUY NOW or by phone at 773.769.3832
$10 Student and Industry rush tickets available at all performances pending availability one prior to curtain at the box office window.
