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The Chicago South Suburbs’ Favorite Nutcracker

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Join us for a magical and unforgettable 10th anniversary performance of Beyond the Nutcracker. Set during World War 2 era London, Uncle Abrahms and his niece Emma travel the world with the angel Anastasis, learning about how the first Christmas changed everything.

Enjoy Julianna Rubio Slager's stunning and imaginative reinterpretation of this classic story, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Perfect for those new to ballet and younger audiences, enjoy 90 minutes of pure holiday joy as Emma discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Showtimes:

November 30th | 2:00 p.m.

November 30th | 7:00 p.m.

December 1st | 3:00 p.m.

December 21st | 2:00 p.m.

December 21st | 7:00 p.m.

December 22nd | 3:00 p.m.

What Audiences Are Saying

  • “It's really exciting to watch productions like 'Beyond the Nutcracker' year after year and see the students advance through the levels. These same dancers that started as wisemen and shepherds move on to Hungarian dancers, Party Girls, English Roses and maybe even Anastasis.”

    Michelle Schantz

  • "Phenomenal experience! My granddaughter has not stopped talking about it for days. Memory she will have for years to come."

    Audience Member

  • “The show is so beautifully done and well choreographed. I felt so uplifted at the end of the show and amazed at how much work the dancers put into their performances."

    Audience Member

  • "The performance really put me in a good mindset for Christmas, in particular recognizing the real meaning of Christmas."

    Audience Member

  • "The ballet was incredibly moving. Enchanting scenes kept me smiling all throughout. The dancers are so talented. The creativity used to depict the travel around the world is incredible. The level of acting is first class as well. BTN is worthwhile seeing over and over again and I bet every time there is something new to be discovered."

    Audience Member

Performances Are Made Possible By Our Event Sponsors

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Beyond the Nutcracker Online

The School of Ballet 5:8 is proud to present Beyond the Nutcracker online. Relive the magic of all three performances throughout the year! Performances will be made available by January 1st. Pre-order now!