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Nutcracker ballet 2012 performances around Chicago
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Tis the season for Sugar Plum Fairies. There's a Nutcracker close to you - with various age range of performers - from the Joffrey's epic production to the Nutcracker on Ice. Check out or most comprehensive list.
The Nutcracker
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago | ChicagoDecember 6 - December 27
Performances run Dec. 6-27, 2013 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Tickets available at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
The Nutcracker
Ballet Chicago | ChicagoDecember 15 - December 23 (Sunday,Friday,Saturday)
Performances are 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. Tickets area available at www.athenaeumtheatre.org, by phone at (773) 935-6875, or by visiting the Athenaeum box office.
The Nutcracker
Hyde Park School of Dance | ChicagoDecember 15 - December 16
Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 at Mandel Hall, 1311 E. 57th St., (57th and University Avenue).
The Nutcracker
State Street Dance | GenevaDecember 15 - December 16
Performances at 6 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Performances take place at the Batavia Fine Arts Center in Batavia.
The Nutcracker
DanceWest Ballet | NapervilleDecember 14 - December 16
This production features guest artists and members of Naperville's DanceWest Ballet Company. The performance lasts about two hours. Call (630) 637-SHOW for tickets. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15; 1 p.m. Dec. 16.
The Nutcracker
Ballet Legere | ChicagoDecember 13 - December 16
Performances at Dominican University Performing Arts Center Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Performances are 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Weekday performances Dec. 13-14.
The Magic of the Nutcracker
Dancenter North | LibertyvilleDecember 8 - December 16 (Sunday,Saturday)
Performances at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 at Libertyville High
School; 3 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 at Genesee Theatre. For tickets for
the Libertyville High School performances, call (847) 367-7970.
Tickets for the Genesee Theatre performances are available at their
box office at 203 N. Genesee Street, or by calling Ticketmaster at
(800) 982-2787. On Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m., "Clara's Dream: A
Storybook Ballet" will be performed. The one-hour performance is
geared to 3-5 year olds. Tickets will can be purchased by
calling (847) 367-7970 or visit themagicofthenutcracker.com.
The Nutcracker
Judith Svalander School of Ballet | Crystal LakeDecember 8 - December 16
Tchaikovsky's world renowned music is brought to life through the talent and grace of Svalander's ballet company. Performances run Dec. 8-16.
The Nutcracker
Performing Arts Limited | ChicagoDecember 8 - December 9, 2 p.m.
Holiday classic with special guest appearances by Leonard Perez and the McDancers. Nutcracker Tea held before the Sunday 2 p.m. performance. Guests will enjoy sweet treats and meet the cast, with preferential seating at the performance. Performances are 2 p.m. Dec. 8-9
The Nutcracker
Elgin Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center | ElginDecember 8 - December 9
Full-length holiday classic features eight guest artists, in feature and solo performances; plus more than a dozen company dancers from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Clara's Christmas Tea Parties at 1:30 p.m. prior to the show for an additional fee. Performances at 3 p.m. Dec. 8-9.
North Shore School of Dance: The Nutcracker
North Shore School of Dance | Highland ParkDecember 1 - December 2, 2 p.m.
The holiday ballet is performed at Lake Forest High School Raymond Moore Auditorium at 2 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2. Tickets available through the North Shore School of Dance.
The Nutcracker
Coronado Performing Arts Center | RockfordDecember 1 - December 2
Guest dancers from nationally renowned dance companies join the Rockford orchestra and the local talent of the Rockford Dance Company to present this holiday tradition. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2.
The Nutcracker
Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble | BarringtonNovember 30 - December 2
Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. Tickets are available at www.byde.org, by phone at (847) 382-6333 or in person at the Barrington Dance Academy, 758 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington.
The Nutcracker
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble | SchaumburgNovember 30 - December 9 (Sunday,Friday,Saturday)
Professional dancers join the ensemble for performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday from Nov. 30-Dec. 9. prairiecenter.org
The Nutcracker
Salt Creek Ballet | 60559November 24 - December 16
Salt Creek performs at Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 55th and Grant Street, Hinsdale, at 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25. The Nov. 25 includes the Sugar Plum Party. They will perform at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Center for Performing Arts, One University Parkway, University Park. Performance at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 are at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts.
