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'Nutcracker' strikingly precise, glamorous

By Sid Smith - December 14, 2007

"The Nutcracker" is confectionary family entertainment, a magical concoction of fireside warmth, battling giant mice, snowy winter landscapes...

'Nutcracker' Roundup: Keeping the season on its toes

By Sid Smith - December 5, 2008

Attend them all, and you'd think yourself swept away to some epic, ballet equivalent of opera's legendary "Ring" cycle. There are seven local...

House Theatre creates a 'Nutcracker' that goes straight for the jugular

By Chris Jones - November 21, 2007

The House Theatre of Chicago's new "Nutcracker" begins with that famous holiday party. A brave young Marine named Fritz is expected home from...

Tchaikovsky Ballet Spectacular

Paramount Arts Centre - 23 E. Galena Blvd. - Aurora

Russia's Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra perform "Sleeping Beauty," "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake."

March 18 : 12 p.m.
March 18 : 7:30 p.m.

Rosemont Theatre -

5400 N. River Rd. - Rosemont

The sprawling Rosemont Theatre has witnessed many concert and variety shows and touring productions, including the Broadway version of "Carousel" and...

2009 holiday guide: 40 events from Claus to caroling

By Kerry Reid - November 20, 2009

Everyone needs a break from the hall-decking, tree-trimming, mall-walking stresses of the season. Below are seasonal offerings -- theater, dance,...

'Tidings' a holiday treat of tap dancing

By Sid Smith - December 10, 2008

"Tidings of Tap," Chicago Tap Theatre's holiday program, is an annual treat, the troupe's best show of the year and a unique, altogether refreshing...

Music yes, puppets no in CSO/Redmoon effort

Tribune critic - December 17, 2009

If your tolerance for "The Nutcracker" has been tested to the limit this holiday season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is offering an alternative...

Joffrey unveils new director, old standard

By Sid Smith - October 19, 2007

Joffrey Ballet audiences got their first onstage look this week at incoming artistic director Ashley Wheater, who made a brief, gracious...