The original magic parlour poster tried to evoke that midcentury modern, elegant feel as well as highlighting that it featured loads of classic upclose, slight of hand magic. The nutcracker celebrates 10th year at the house theatre of. Beginnning 22412, the magic parlour, moves to the palmer house hilton each friday night at 10. After the covid19 pandemic shut down the magic parlour, the intimate magic shows hed been doing on friday and saturday nights at the palmer house hilton hotel for eight years and before that for two years at the chopin theatre, the thirdgeneration magician started brainstorming with his team about. Nov 06, 2019 the house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. Magic parlour chopin theatre delicious design league.
The houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers on claras journey to save her family from the rat king before christmas, with the help of a nutcracker, a gift from her beloved uncle drosselmeyer. While there is no charge, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public, on a first. Dec 06, 2019 the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Performed by the top dancers soloists of leading czech ballet scenes accompanied by the recorded music in high quality at the hybernia theatre one of the best place to enjoy art and culture in the city center of prague. Hoffmann classic presents a balletfree alternative to other nutcrackers around town.
The house theatre of chicago performs amazing feats of original storytelling, live and up close. Kara davidsons a comedical tragedy for mister punch sept. One of the fultons most popular family theatre series productions is back for the holidays. Dancenter north presents the magic of the nutcracker, the largest and most lavish nutcracker in lake county. The magic parlour palmer house open run thats weird, grandma barrel of monkeys, open run. The house theatre of chicago is a 501c3 notforprofit organization, ein 364441644. The nutcracker chopin theatre the houses fantastical deconstruction of this timehonored holiday story centers on claras journey to save her family from the rat king before christmas, with the help of a nutcracker, a gift from her beloved uncle drosselmeyer. House theatres sensational the nutcracker is the best holiday theater deal in chicago elaine coorens, 112710 it is a delightful, charming, joyous, fun, funny, scary show with a tinge of sadness. In these surprisingly quick darwinian times, we appeal to you to help chicago theaters and their directors, actors, setlightsound designers, text and music writers. The magic parlour continues its open run on fridays at 7. Came on friday for the nutcracker and was blown away by the coziness and read more.
Oct 03, 2012 the books tells the classic nutcracker story and being set at christmas its an obvious idea as a christmas gift. Nov 22, 2016 the nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. Chopin theatredeath and harry houdini chicago 2020. The magic parlour, featuring magician dennis watkins, will continue its. The house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. The nutcracker is sure to capture your heart and become one of your favorite christmas traditions. Also, the houses hit show the magic parlour, starring magician dennis watkins, has added november performances at 7. Nov 08, 20 also, the houses hit show the magic parlour, starring magician dennis watkins, has added november performances at 7. Holiday theatre in chicagoland queen of the land of. Returning productions in house theatres 201718 season.
The house theatre of chicago is proud to announce a special onenightonly concert by jason narducy, the composer of their hit rock musical verboten, on saturday, march 14 at 8. The house theatre of chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. The nutcracker continues through december 30th at chopin theatre, 1543 w. The house theatre announces 20192020 season broadway world. The nutcracker celebrates 10th year at the house theatre. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603.
Magician dennis watkins launches online magic parlour. United flight 232, ellen bond, union spy and more set for. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker. New plays, old favorites in house theatres 201617 season. Celebrating a full decade of making holiday memories with more than 30,000 audience members, the house brings this wholly original, balletfree show back for its 10th anniversary production. The creativity and surprises that persist at house theatre always amaze me. Author created by jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell, and tommy rapley and based on the story by e. A short transition and some magic later, the nutcracker comes to life, alongside claras other toys hugo colin morgan, marcel johnny arena, and phoebe rachel sapiro. Watch as an enchanted jackinthebox springs to life, tapdancing penguins back up a very cool snow princess and meet the wondrous sugar plum fairy. All mainstage shows will be performed in the chopin upstairs theatre, 1543. With the help of a magical nutcracker given to her by her beloved aunt drosselmeyer. Featuring a full cast of over 100 dancers, brilliant costume and prop design, and theatrical magic, the nutcracker is a family favorite and a special christmas tradition.
The house theatre of chicago brings back the hit holiday production with its annual engagement of the nutcracker, an alloriginal, balletfree and familyfriendly production playing at the chopin. The magic parlour continues its open run at the historic palmer house hilton hotel and the nutcracker november 3 december 30 returns for its eighth magical year. The house theatre announces its 201819 season, including. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers, presenting, producing or coproducing over 500 theater, music, film, literary and social events each year. Jan 01, 1999 this adaptation of the classic story will charm children with its moving paper pieces that form a magical theater at the center of many pages.
The nutcracker a moving and emotional theater experience. Follow the journey of the heroic nutcracker as he tries to reclaim the magic crown from the evil mouse king. May 29, 2019 the house theatre of chicago has announced its 201920 season, the 18th for the chicago company. Oct 10, 20 the nutcracker i tale in hindi i i duration. Dec 30, 2017 the house theatres annual adaptation of the e. The house theatre of chicago presents the nutcracker a magical story for the holidays playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st. Seating fewer than 50 guests, it is a sophisticated affair in an elegant suite at the legendary palmer house hilton hotel in the heart of downtown. The house theatre of chicagos the nutcracker playing through december 30, 2012.
All other performances take place at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. The four productions will take place at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. Special guests are international stars of american ballet theatre sarah lane and daniil simkin. The magic parlour, featuring magician dennis watkins, will continue its open run at the palmer house, a hilton hotel. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603 offices located at the house theatre of chicago, 4020 n rockwell st, chicago il 60618 ticket and office line 773 7693832. The nutcracker by house theatre of chicago, with haley seda clara. The house theatre of chicago announces its productions for the 18th season. A hoffmanns fairy tale staged by russian ballet master yuri grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to a world of magic and wonder for the holiday season. Some of the pages feature cutouts which move as the page is opened it makes the book a little bit different and potentially more appealing. Dec 09, 2015 ballet theatre of scranton and marywood university will present the 40th anniversary annual free performances of the nutcracker ballet on december 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p. Book by jake minton and phillip klapperich music by kevin odonnell lyrics by jake minton. The nutcracker at the house theatre of chicago youtube. It is the nutcracker by the house theatre of chicago, which opened at chopin theatre on sun.
Winner of a 2014 national theatre company grant from the american theatre wing performances at the chopin theatre, 1543 w. Guests mingle at the swanky downstairs bar until 10. In addition to the magic parlour, the house performs original plays in residence at the chopin theatre in chicagos wicker park neighborhood. The magic parlour continues its open run at the historic palmer house hilton hotel with 220 planned performances and the nutcracker november 8 december 30. Along with classics like the nutcracker, there will be three world premieres. The house theatre of chicago has announced its 201920 season, the 18th for the chicago company. With lots of humor and heart, this fresh theatrical interpretation centers on young claras journey to save christmas following her. The magic parlour has an openended run, but if youve never been one of the first 1,000 audiences, dont wait to reserve tickets for this professional magic mentalism show. Box office opens at the chopin theatre one hour before each performance of. Review the nutcracker at the house theatre performink. The magic parlour palmer house open run thats weird, grandma. A destination for great, diversified, noncommercial thespians and the intellectual and spiritual life. The nutcracker chopin theatre the house theatre of chicagos original, balletfree version of the nutcracker returns to chicagos chopin theatre mainstage with its fantastical deconstruction of e. The chopin theatre 1543 w division st, chicago il 60642 at the intersection of ashland ave and milwaukee ave.
From house theatre of chicago in response to the mandate issued by the state of illinois and city of chicago on march 12, the house theatre of chicago has no other course of action than to cancel the remainder of the run of verboten, as well as the onenight concert a night of songs and stories with verboten composer jason narducy. Now the chopin theater is transformed with holiday cheer. Relocated from the chopin theatre in wicker park to the palmer house hilton downtown, the magic parlour begins in potters lounge. In addition to the magic parlour, the house performs original plays in residence at the chopin theatre in chicagos wicker park. The story centers on a young girls christmas eve and her awakening to the wider world and romantic love. No broadway or hollywood, but chicago is a theater city. House theatre s sensational the nutcracker is the best holiday theater deal in chicago elaine coorens, 112710 it is a delightful, charming, joyous, fun, funny, scary show with a tinge of sadness. The magic parlour continues its open run at the historic palmer house hilton hotel with 220 planned performances and the nutcracker november 8 december 30 returns for its ninth magical year. Puppetfilled play a comedical tragedy for mister punch. The holiday season is a time typically associated with giving, but the house theatres adapt.
Company members jake minton, phillip klapperich, kevin odonnell and tommy rapley created the adaptation based on e. Although chopin doesnt receive as much hoopla as steppenwolf, it has made its own mark in the acting profession. The house theatre of chicago performing amazing feats of. The magic parlour starring dennis watkins is chicagos most intimate magic show. All mainstage shows will be performed in the chopin upstairs theatre, 1543 w. Now celebrating its 17th year of original work, the house continues its mission to unite chicago in the spirit of. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Chopin theatre is to chicago what the actors studio is to new york city. Playing at chopin theatre, 1543 w division st, chicago through october 23, 2016 written by kara davidson directed by shade murray recommended for adults. Chopin theatre is privately held and operates without public funding.
House theatre of chicago announces 201920 season chicago. Playing at the chopin theatre, 1543 w division st in chicago through december 29, 2019. With the help of a magical nutcracker, this brave little girl will fight the rat king and save her family. The longrunning magic parlour with dennis watkins will. The palmer house hilton hotel the magic parlour plays at the palmer house hilton hotel 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603 in the loop. The magic parlour plays at the palmer house hilton hotel. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry. This modern holiday production weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original song and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope a fun outing fit for the whole family. House theatre of chicago events diamond ticketing systems. Enjoy a magic of christmas in fairytale story full of adventure and love in tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker in prague. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young marie and her nutcracker prince.
Nutcracker the central wisconsin school of ballet presents this family holiday classic that newsweek magazine writes as one of the nine most notable nutcrackers. Check out clips, trailers, and behindthescenes footage fro. Dennis watkins wants to put some magic back in our lives. Founded in 1990, chopin theatre has grown into one of americas most active arts centers. Open the cover and characters such as marie, the nutcracker and the mouse king slide into view, taking their place on the stage. Division, chicago, il 60642 performances of the magic parlour at palmer house hilton, 17 e monroe st, chicago il 60603 offices located at the house theatre of chicago, 4020 n rockwell st, chicago il 60618. Ballet ireland is delighted to return with the nutcracker, one of the worlds favourite ballets, to stages throughout ireland this season. Things to do kids activities nightlife restaurants spas massages hair salons travel. On friday nights the basement of the chopin theatre is transformed into a space full of wonder, enchantment and.
Intimate friday nights of mindblowing magic with dennis watkins and his very special guests. The house theatre of chicago has announced its 201617 season, the companys 15th, to take place once again at the chopin theatre. The house theatre of chicago has announced its lineup of 201819 shows, marking the companys 17th season. Ballet theatre of scrantons the nutcracker happenings magazine. May 02, 20 continuing in an open run fridays at the palmer house hilton hotel, is ensemble member dennis watkins the magic parlour.