Together, they set off on a Christmas Eve dream full of adventure and romance! Did you know?Ĭhristoper Wheeldon received a Tony Award for his work on the choreography of the Broadway hit, An American in Paris. The must see tradition has been boldly reimagined for the new generation, with a revamped storyline taking our characters to visit the wonder of the 1893 World Fair, held right here in Chicago over 100 years ago! When young Marie and her mother host a holiday party, the charming - and equally mysterious - Great Impresario pays them a surprise visit. See parking lots and garages and compare prices on the Lyric Opera of Chicago parking. Truly a Nutcracker made just for Chicago! what is tHE NUTCRACKER about? Find out where to park near Lyric Opera of Chicago and book a space. The previous Joffrey version ran for many years, becoming the Number One Chicago Christmas tradition, and has returned annually to wow its die-hard fans since 1987! Chicago's beautiful Auditorium Theatre plays host to this much-loved Holiday tale which pays homage to the city and its inhabitants.

The Joffrey Ballet's annual holiday ballet returns following a critically acclaimed reinvention by the iconic Christopher Wheeldon in 2016. The Classical Ballet and Opera House presents The Nutcracker ballet performed by National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Mari El.

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