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The House Theatre of Chicago presents

The Nutcracker

By Phillip C. Klapperich and Jake Minton
Directed by Tommy Rapley
Featuring Seth Bockley, Laura Grey, Joshua Holden, Fannie Hungerford, Maria McCullough, Ericka Ratcliffe, Geoff Rice, Michael Smith, Vanessa Stalling and Joey Steakley

A Steppenwolf Visiting Company Initiative
In the Upstairs Theatre
Wed. November 14, 2007 — Sun. December 30, 2007

The company that brought you last season's hit, The Sparrow, returns to Steppenwolf with a new version of this timeless classic.

Overview

When their son is killed in the war, David and Martha are unable to help their daughter Clara comprehend the loss. Instead she retreats into a nightmarish world in which evil rats are trying to destroy her. Just when all hope seems lost, Great Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives bearing a mysterious gift that may help Clara and her army of toys defeat the rats just in time for Christmas.

The House’s completely re-imagined version of The Nutcracker isn’t the dusty old ballet you remember. It weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song, spellbinding spectacle, and a thrilling eight piece string orchestra to tell a darkly moving story of magic and mystery that you never knew existed. From the creative team behind the recent Chicago hits The Sparrow and The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz, The Nutcracker is a fresh and startling take on a Christmas classic that’s perfect for adults and kids to enjoy together.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.