Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker is a christmas tradition and visual feast that creates lifelong memories for the whole family. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. Join clara on her magical journey through the beautiful land of snow to the. With a lush, dramatic design and an impeccably cast ensemble, joffreys nutcracker. Part of the 2014 childrens cast of the joffrey ballets the nutcracker. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. The chicago philharmonic was in its usual topnotch form under scott specks direction, with the angelic voices of local childrens. Where to see the nutcracker in chicago and the suburbs. Joffrey ballet and cleveland orchestra planning a fluid, improved. Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago, il tickets get your tickets now at tickets. The nutcracker december 528, 2014 all performances are located at the auditorium theatre, 50 e. The nutcracker the joffrey ballet non equity auditions.
Joffrey ballet 2014 annual report by the joffrey ballet. Simply put, robert joffreys nutcracker, set in victorian america, is huge, with a run of 24 performances, lavish sets and. Professionalgrade costumes are provided by dancewest ballet. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and private parties. In its 60th season, the joffrey ballet performs its late founders beloved adaptation. Ballet chicagos mission is to educate and inspire young artists through the study of classical ballet, and in so doing, to lay a foundation of life skills that empowers each one to realize their full potential. Joffrey ballets nutcracker brims with wit and magic. Dancers from ballet chicago perform during the dance along nutcracker at the chicago cultural center in 20. Complete with beautiful fairies, handsome princes, dancing snowflakes and a lovely young girl making her way to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets, this gorgeous ballet is the perfect way to. On christmas eve, marie is given a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man.
Ballet schedule chicago ballet shows 20202021 ballet. Oh, and then theres a little thing called christmas spirit. Ballet chicago the nutcracker december 22 athenaeum main stage, 2936 n. Ballet chicagos nutcracker ballet chicago ballet alert. Dancewest ballet nutcracker auditions see chicago dance. The 201415 anniversary season features both company favorites and a slate of eight premieres. Moscow ballet holds two chicago auditions for 2014. Congress parkway scheduled to end on december 28, 2014 for tickets call 8009822787 or visit for info on this and other chicago theater, visit. What has become a fabric of chicagos holiday season, robert joffreys ballet the nutcracker celebrates its 28th and final year this year, in 2015 with a 24performance engagement at the. Ashley wheater said he wants viewers of the nutcracker in 2014 to be. Joffrey ballet announces 20142015 season swan lake, the.
The chicago philharmonic, conducted by scott speck, provides live accompaniment. Click here to view a digital version of the nutcracker program book. I want email news and updates for events in my area. Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home on christmas eve to the kingdom of snow and the land of the sweets.
We proudly offer classical ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The joffrey ballet celebrates 20 years in chicago with. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Alex huntsberger the house theatre of chicago at the chopin, 1543 west division, 7737693832. Joffrey ballet artistic director ashley wheater set out to sustain audience. For children, it is the opportunity to create new memories. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book.
We brought our daughter for the first time when she was only 3 and were all completely enchanted by the talented company, brilliant choreography, the beautiful sets and costumes and the magical quality of the perfomance. Welcome to the home of moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker in chicago. Ballet legere presents the nutcracker ballet chicago tribune. For everyone, it is a time for sharing and giving among family and friends. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, the nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. December 12, 2014 the chicago philharmonic is proud to serve as the official orchestra of the joffrey ballet. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips.
Every year the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home on. Click buy tickets and enter snow into the promotional code box when choosing your seats. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic as you and your loved. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in illinois. Open auditions for ancillary roles in the moscow ballets annual production of the great russian nutcracker to be performed december 7, 2014, at 3 and 7 p. Sara schumann uses her dance and law background to keep madison ballet on pointe the longtime. Then audience members are encouraged to wear their tutus and dance alongside professional dancers from ballet chicago. The nutcracker continues through december 28th at auditorium theatre, 50 e. With a world premiere, dancers from around the globe and soldout performances, the. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker rosemont theater. Ballet chicagos the nutcracker was magnificentas wonderful as any production of this classic ballet as weve ever seen, and weve seen plenty of nutcrackers over the past 60 years. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. Academy 8 the joffrey ballet v 202014 annual report. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the rosemont theatre in chicago. Overflowing with 40 beautiful russian dancers and set to tchaikovskys famous music, this holiday favorite features 200 lavish costumes, largerthanlife puppets and 9 handpainted backdrops with 3d effects.
Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago. University ballet of chicago is a studentrun ballet company affiliated with the university of chicago in hyde park. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. The nutcracker follows a young girl as shes transported to a fantasy world of living snowflakes, toys, and sweet treats, and joffrey ballet, annual production takes audiences on a similarly magical journey to a dream world of dance. The royal ballet full class world ballet day 2014 youtube. 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. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. These dancers must take ballet classes onsite with the school of dancewest ballet august 2014 thru december 2014. With a lush, dramatic design and an impeccably cast ensemble, joffreys nutcracker makes it impossible to resist the holiday spirit.
To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk watch. Cheers for katie kirwan, the childrens ballet master. When robert joffrey choreographed the nutcracker in 1987. The joffrey ballet presents the annual holiday classic the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university in chicago december.
The nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with young marie as she travels from her home to the kingdom of snow and the land of sweets. Experience the excitement and beauty of worldclass performances when the bolshoi ballets the nutcracker is broadcast to select cinemas nationwide on sunday, december 21. In addition, students at these levels have the opportunity to dance in ballet chicago s annual production of the nutcracker. Music by pyotr tchaikovsky thenutcrackerjoffreyballet2014poster. A guide to finding your nutcracker this holiday season. With a lush, dramatic design and an impeccably cast ensemble, joffreys nutcracker makes it impossible to resist. Demonstrating their progress made during the year, students enrolled in creative movement through ballet iv perform in the school of ballet chicago s annual spring showcase. The nutcracker joffrey ballet auditorium theatre of roosevelt university 50 e. This performance will be brought to life by the students and staff of the chicago ballet conservatory. If you are a fan of ballet events in chicago, il, then dont miss your chance to get cheap ballet tickets in chicago, il here at. In 2014, wheater accepted the chicago spirit of innovation award for the joffrey ballet and in 2015, he received the university of chicago.
Through its inspiring story, wonderful music, and charming choreography, the nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. Robert joffreys the nutcracker seems as essential a part of chicagos holiday season as the daley plaza tree, goodmans a christmas carol, pimpedout department store windows along state street. The joffrey ballet performs christopher wheeldons chicagothemed reinvention of the nutcracker. Before the show, ballet chicago teaches basic ballet positions and movements. Robert joffreys the nutcracker takes a final bow chicago reader.
Young dancers join pros onstage in joffrey ballets the nutcracker. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. The nutcracker athenaeum theatre ballet chicagos nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the athenaeum theatre this holiday season. Published on dec 16, 2014 joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what makes robert joffreys the nutcracker.
The free performances are noon and 3pm under the worlds largest tiffany stainedglass dome in preston bradley hall 3rd floor south one hour before each performance, at 11am and 2pm. Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show youtube. There is nothing like being at a ballet event, so be sure to check the ballet schedule in chicago, il and look for discount tickets. Every year, the nutcracker takes us on an unforgettable journey with marie as she travels from her home on christmas eve to the kingdom of snow and the land of sweets. Ashley wheater, artistic director of the joffrey ballet, announces programming for the companys 201415 season celebrating 20 years of the joffrey calling chicago home. For the second year, following the success of the joffreys russian masters program that launched.