THE NUTCRACKER
A reimagined Nutcracker, transported to Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair
Auditorium Theatre,
Chicago
Hancher Auditorium,
Iowa
The classic story of The Nutcracker is reimagined and transported to Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair in Christopher Wheeldon’s critically acclaimed holiday masterpiece. When young Marie and her mother, a sculptress who is creating the fair’s iconic Statue of the Republic, host a holiday party, a surprise visit from the charming Great Impresario sets off a Christmas Eve dream of whirlwind romance and adventure.
59 Productions created this magical world through projection design, working alongside set designer Julian Crouch and lighting designer Natasha Katz.
SELECTED REVIEWS
“If you are worn-out by the old version of The Nutcracker, take heed, the world premiere Chicago based concept will blow you away.”
“Everything is heightened in this Nutcracker, and the ballet is better and fresher for it.”
“Extraordinarily rich, beautiful and emotionally potent”
CREDITS
Artistic Director
Ashley Wheater
Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon
Story by
Brian Selznick
Set and Costume Designer
Julian Crouch
Projection Designer
59 Productions
Music Director
Scott Speck
Lighting Designer
Natasha Katz
Puppeteer
Basil Twist
59 TEAM
Project Director
Creative Associate
Akhila Krishnan
Assistant Designers
Dale Croft
Matthew Taylor
Animators
Jarek Radecki
Lawrence Watson
Nick Corrigan