Ballet Chicago presents The Nutcracker, performed by more than 150 Ballet Chicago students, ranging in age from three to 23!
The production features choreography of Artistic Director Daniel Duell and Associate Artistic Director Patricia Blair. Ballet Chicago Resident Choreographer Ted Seymour, soloist with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, performs as both Drosselmeyer and Mr. Stahlbaum. Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s Joshua L. Ishmon shares the role of Drosselmeyer. A highlight of the production is George Balanchine’s stunning Act Two Sugar Plum Pas de Deux, one of the pinnacle dance pieces in American ballet repertoire.
When:
Sat, Dec 10 at 2pm and 7pm
Sun, Dec 11 at 2:30pm
Fri, Dec 16 at 7pm
Sat, Dec 17 at 2pm and 7pm
Sun, Dec 18 at 2:30pm
Where:
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago
Tickets:
Adult $26-32, Senior/Student $17-25, Child (10 & under) $15
Tickets are available at athenaeumtheatre.org, 773-935-6860, or the Athenaeum Theatre Box office. Information and tickets are also available at balletchicago.org.
PhotoS: Ron McKinney Photography
