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Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker

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Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker Tickets

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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 480 reviews

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Collaboration conceived
and directed: Robert Joffrey
Music: Peter llyich Tchaikovsky
Don’t miss the glorious Chicago holiday
tradition: America’s #1 Nutcracker!
A grand production with Tchaikovsky’s
celebrated score played live by
The Chicago Philharmonic.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 480 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Nutcracker was a breath of fresh air

    by Tnking on 12/18/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    A great family outing. We celebrated my daughters 19th birthday. It was great seeing the diversity in the performance.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Magical Nutcracker

    by slides2 on 12/18/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    It took me over 50 years to finally see a live Nutcracker and it was worth the wait. Thanks for the magic, Joffrey Ballet.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Nutcracker is a Christmas classic!

    by Anonymous on 12/17/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I was so excited to see The Nutcracker on opening night! It was incredible! Set was amazing, and the dancing was unbelieveable! Go see it this holiday!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    by torreyv on 12/17/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I'm not a ballet fan so the whole second half was a little boring for me. Great music though! Would recommend to anyone who enjoys ballet.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Beautiful but didn't like new version!

    by Anonymous on 12/17/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The dancing was spectacular! The first half was amazing. I don't really care for the new version of Nutcracker - the story is lost and we don't see the Nutcracker much in the 2nd half.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A new tradition for our family

    by lokilong on 12/17/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The Joffery Ballets Nutcracker was simply stunning. My husband and I sat mesmerized through the whole first act. So deeply involved in the story and dancing the first acts flew by. We both decided this will be a new yearly tradition! All I can say is thank you Joffery for the dose of Christmas cheer!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beautiful Event

    by overlycritical on 12/15/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Had a wonderful time, was sitting in the first balcony and seats were great, could see the entire performance. Definately the best performance of the nutcracker I've seen to date.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nice Interpretation by Joffrey Ballet

    by Anonymous on 12/15/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Joffrey Ballet had a very unique take on the Nutcracker. This ballet company had talent and did not star one particular individual, but many.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Something missing

    by HometownOutofTowner on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I was born and raised in Chicago and at the age of 21 I started to attended the Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker annually. Seven years ago I moved to the south and continued to watch local production of the Nutcracker. I currently live and Houston and I must say that the Houston Ballet puts on a better production. I was disappointed with the Joffery Ballet. A few parts was missing and I hate that I didn't see the Nutcracker at the very end of the play. I hated the closing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Joffrey outdid itself!

    by AFanatic on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Fantastic! Such a wonderful production. We were all sad when it ended.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Fantastic show.

    by Artsgirl1 on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Loved it. Beautiful set. Wonderful dancers . A great Christmas family favorite! My only wish is that the costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers were prettier and incorporated real flowers to create a truly magical experience.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely Amazing.

    by Anonymous on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Having grown up in ballet classes I had high expectations for this performance and it totally fit the bill. The artistry, technique, scenery, and the beautiful Auditorium theatre was a dream. I loved every single second of it! Also, I was in the balcony (row D.)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Aniek on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    kids friendly, great performance, very entertaining

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    ALWAYS BEAUTIFULLY DONE

    by NEESER33 on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    love the Joffrey Nutcracker! Costumes are always stunning and the live music is amazing. Some stand out performances...the Snow Prince was incredible. Could not take my eyes off him; he danced so beautifully. second act seemed to lack a little energy/passion? But again, overall a great show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker

    by ChiKats on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Words cannot describe the magical feeling that came from that stage. I have always wanted to see the Nutcracker, I never watched it on TV, I have never seen children perform it, because I wanted to see it in person--professionally done and I was not disappointed.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker

    by Anonymous on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    This was my first time going to the ballet. It was an wonderful experience. All of the dancers are just amazing along with the music.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Men in Tights

    by JNJE on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Great Christmas tradition for my family. For years we have traded-off between the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. As my kids get older (now middle teenagers), they are choosing the Nutcracker with more frequency. They are absolutely enamored by the physicality of the dancers.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Weird dynamic between Clara and Nutcracker

    by miml on 12/13/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    It was a weird take on the story. There was no romantic vibe between Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. Instead the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy seemed to be an item.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Lauramoo on 12/12/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I have been wanting to see this for many years. We finally went and brought our 11 yr old girl. She liked it and I loved it! I don't think my husband liked it as much but I will still recommend this to anyone - at the very least to see once. Beautiful dancing and of course the music.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker was enchanting!

    by Alexasmother on 12/12/11Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker was more than I expected. It was a beautiful experience and would love to see it again. The orchestra was exceptional. If you are planning on seeing this you will not be disappointed.