The Nutcracker (The Joffrey Ballet)

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This holiday season, enter the spellbinding world where history and dreams intertwine. Join Marie and her Nutcracker prince on a fantastical adventure in Tony Award®-winning Christopher Wheeldon’s kaleidoscopic reimagining of  The Nutcracker, set amidst the spectacle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.   On a magical Christmas Eve, after awakening to an epic battle between Toy Soldiers and the Rat King, a flurry of snowflakes sweeps Marie away on a whirlwind journey to the dreamlike fairgrounds of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score, experience sprawling attractions representing countries from around the globe: the dazzling Golden Statue, the mystique of an Arabian enchantress, vibrant Venetian masked dancers, Chinese dragons, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Estimated Run Time: 2 hours (includes one intermission)

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The Joffrey Ballet at Lyric Opera House - 20 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606

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When would you like to attend this show?

Wednesday, Dec 17

7:00pm
$57

Thursday, Dec 18

7:00pm
$51

Friday, Dec 19

2:00pm
$56
7:00pm
$68

Saturday, Dec 20

7:00pm
$68

Sunday, Dec 21

6:00pm
$67

Tuesday, Dec 23

7:00pm
$56

Wednesday, Dec 24

2:00pm
$56