**Ballet** - THE NUTCRACKER (Joliet, IL)

About this event

**The Nutcracker** is coming to the Rialto Square Theatre! This holiday favorite fairytale ballet is perfect for the entire family. The magical production features lavish costumes, exquisite sets, including a Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, and sensational choreography. Journey through the land of whirling snowflakes and visit the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This is one holiday tradition you won’t want to miss. This year’s performance marks the 36th anniversary of Chicago Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The ballet tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who embarks on a magical adventure after receiving a Nutcracker as a Christmas gift. This cherished holiday classic offers a unique opportunity for local dancers to perform alongside the professional artists of Chicago Festival Ballet, creating a truly unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike. Chicago Festival Ballet and VH Dance Center, the official school of Chicago Festival Ballet, were founded in 1990 by the late Kenneth von Heidecke, protégé of Prima Ballerina Assoluta Maria Tallchief, and were established to carry on a tradition of excellence in classical ballet. Von Heidecke served as the chief choreographer of Chicago Festival Ballet and was a celebrated choreographer internationally, with over 60 operas and 80 ballets to his name. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **[https://rialtosquare.com/](https://rialtosquare.com/shows/)** My 2 guests and I are sitting in SEC2, Row H, Seat 210 - 212. Feel free to sit wherever you feel comfortable. We will try to meet in the Lobby at 1:30pm. I will hold a multicolored feather duster to help you find me. THIS IS A CO-ED EVENT AND IS BEING POSTED ON MORE THAN ONE SITE. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ANOTHER ONE OF MY GROUPS, PLEASE RSVP ON ALL SITES. Thank you.