The House Theatre in Chicago Presents "The Nutcracker"

The House Theatre in Chicago began performances Nov. 9 at The Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division St. of their version of "The Nutcracker" and it completes the 2012 run Dec. 30.

OFFBEAT: The House Theatre in Chicago offers a 'different' kind of stage 'Nutcracker'

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Indiana Ballet Theatre to delight fans with 'Nutcracker'

Indiana Ballet Theatre is set to welcome dance lovers to a world of magical toys and winter wonderment with its annual production of "The Nutcracker."

More 'Nutcracker' news

Local dancer Carol Dilts, 13, of Gary's Miller Beach area, is appearing in The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" this season.

Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" with Mother Ginger

Towering Mother Ginger is an annual favorite stage moment for Joffrey's Ballet's "The Nutcracker" celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2012.

OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'Nutcracker' celebrates a talented 25th Anniversary run

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Holiday events: Trees, lighting displays and more

From elaborately decorated trees to drive-through lighting displays to boat parades and train shows, a variety of holiday spectacles are being staged through the end of December and into early January around the country. Here are a few of them.

'The Nutcracker' set to light up holiday stages

'Tis the season for joy, gift giving, sweet treats and for assorted productions of "The Nutcracker" to grace stages large and small.

"The Nutcracker" performed by Salt Creek Ballet

"The Nutcracker" performed by Salt Creek Ballet, returns to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for two 2012 performances 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 8.

Yuletide Applause: Tickets for holiday stage productions are ideal stocking stuffers

Charlie Blum has been booking shows for Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville for 23 years.

Whiting Parks Sponsors Nutcracker Trip Dec. 13

WHITING | The Whiting Parks Department is sponsoring a trip to the Joffrey Ballet’s 25th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker.”

OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'The Nutcracker' a dancing dream of winter wonderment

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OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'The Nutcracker' a dancing holiday dream of winter wonderment

The Joffrey Ballet presents a total of 20 performances through Dec. 27 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway in Chicago.

Young region dancers soar on the professional stage in 'The Nutcracker'

Young dancers from the region will take part in one of the acclaimed magical productions of "The Nutcracker" beginning Friday in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: New Michael Jackson tribute stage show part of GSU 2011-2012 Season

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Dancing Around It

The Joffrey Ballet's “The Nutcracker” continues until Dec. 26 at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, including Yumelia Garcia and Mauro Villanueva as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier.

OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'Nutcracker' a beautiful journey into imagination

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Celebrate the season with "The Nutcracker"

MERRILLVILLE | Indiana Ballet Theatre begins four performances of "The Nurcracker," the timeless Tchaikovsky ballet today at the Star Plaza Theater. Accompanied by the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra and a local children's choir, join Clara as she sees the Nutcracker come to life.