The Art Deco Nutcracker: Chicago's Sparkling Holiday Tradition Returns for Its 10th Anniversary
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1300 - 1900
The stage lights are calling, and the magic is about to unfold. The award-winning A and A BALLET announces the return of its critically acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker for its milestone 10th anniversary performances Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the historic Athenaeum Theatre, where audiences will be transported to the glittering world of 1920s America.
A Chicago family favorite for a decade, this isn't just any Nutcracker – it's a time machine to the roaring twenties, where Clara dances through a world of shimmering sequins, geometric splendor, and the intoxicating rhythms of an era that defined glamour. This is where dreams take flight against backdrops of gold and silver, where every pirouette tells a story of imagination, beauty, and the magic that happens when classical ballet meets the electric energy of the 1920s.
Set in 1920s America, Alexei Kremnev's Art Deco Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky's beloved score in an exciting and fast-moving, yet classic ballet presentation. The Chicago Tribune has praised it as "A glossy rendition filled with gorgeous, glitzy costumes," while The Cincinnati Enquirer writes that Kremnev has "brought dance to a whole new level." The production's vibrant "roaring" era costumes and stunning choreography offer a fresh approach to the beloved story we all know and love, set to the historic Tchaikovsky score known around the world.
Featuring the best young talent in Chicago and beyond, this unique rendition of the classic holiday ballet has garnered praise for its innovative choreography, stunning period costumes, and captivating set designs, all inspired by the glamorous, exuberant Art Deco era.
Critics have called it "electric and echoing with audiences of all ages" and praised it for "encompassing the best and brilliance of what movement can be while breaking boundaries of what we know."
Performance Details:
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm and 5:00 pm
- Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, Historic Main Stage
- Address: 2936 N Southport Ave, Lakeview, Chicago
- Duration: 110 minutes with intermission
- Audience: All ages welcome
- Tickets: $22.00-59.00
Start the holidays off with a unique experience that reimagines the classic Nutcracker for a new generation while honoring the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece. This is Chicago's most talked-about holiday tradition, where classical ballet meets Jazz Age sophistication in a production that critics and audiences alike have celebrated as "visually stunning" and "utterly captivating."
Tickets are now available through A and A BALLET Box Office. For tickets and more information, visit www.aacenterfordance.org/ballet-tickets.
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3313255-2?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Ballet
A Chicago family favorite for a decade, this isn't just any Nutcracker – it's a time machine to the roaring twenties, where Clara dances through a world of shimmering sequins, geometric splendor, and the intoxicating rhythms of an era that defined glamour. This is where dreams take flight against backdrops of gold and silver, where every pirouette tells a story of imagination, beauty, and the magic that happens when classical ballet meets the electric energy of the 1920s.
Set in 1920s America, Alexei Kremnev's Art Deco Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky's beloved score in an exciting and fast-moving, yet classic ballet presentation. The Chicago Tribune has praised it as "A glossy rendition filled with gorgeous, glitzy costumes," while The Cincinnati Enquirer writes that Kremnev has "brought dance to a whole new level." The production's vibrant "roaring" era costumes and stunning choreography offer a fresh approach to the beloved story we all know and love, set to the historic Tchaikovsky score known around the world.
Featuring the best young talent in Chicago and beyond, this unique rendition of the classic holiday ballet has garnered praise for its innovative choreography, stunning period costumes, and captivating set designs, all inspired by the glamorous, exuberant Art Deco era.
Critics have called it "electric and echoing with audiences of all ages" and praised it for "encompassing the best and brilliance of what movement can be while breaking boundaries of what we know."
Performance Details:
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm and 5:00 pm
- Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, Historic Main Stage
- Address: 2936 N Southport Ave, Lakeview, Chicago
- Duration: 110 minutes with intermission
- Audience: All ages welcome
- Tickets: $22.00-59.00
Start the holidays off with a unique experience that reimagines the classic Nutcracker for a new generation while honoring the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece. This is Chicago's most talked-about holiday tradition, where classical ballet meets Jazz Age sophistication in a production that critics and audiences alike have celebrated as "visually stunning" and "utterly captivating."
Tickets are now available through A and A BALLET Box Office. For tickets and more information, visit www.aacenterfordance.org/ballet-tickets.
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3313255-2?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Ballet
Starting Price Per Person
$ 22.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Chicago Illinois 60657
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
2936 North Southport Avenue
Chicago Illinois 60657
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
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