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Holidays Music & Theater

Ballet Chicago’s The Nutcracker

December 10, 2021 - December 19, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Photo Credit: Anthony Robert LaPenna

Location

The Athenaeum Theatre

2936 N. Southport Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

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Description

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. Ballet Chicago’s Nutcracker, one of the city’s favorite holiday events, is performed by more than 120 Ballet Chicago students, ranging in age from 3 to adult!

Event Cost: $18+

Event times: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (various days Dec. 10-19)

Additional Information

Website: https://athenaeumtheatre.org/ballet-chicagos-nutcracker-2/?doing_wp_cron=1605025550.7872209548950195312500

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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