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Christmas Holidays Music & Theater

The Mudlark Theatre Presents : The Nutcracker at Mudlark Theatre in Evanston

December 15, 2022 - December 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Photo credit: Mudlark Theatre Company

Location

Mudlark Theatre

1417 Hinman Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

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Description

Join Mudlark Theatre for the Nutcracker. In this play, 12-year-old Marie doesn’t want to stop living in her imaginary world of toys.

Event cost: Tickets available soon

Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 15-18, 2022

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 954-554-0336

Website: http://www.mudlarktheater.org/shows

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

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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