Review | THE NUTCRACKER at House Theatre of Chicago

Review | THE NUTCRACKER at House Theatre of Chicago

There is a reason some holiday shows come back year after year and become Chicago staples at Christmastime.

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House Theatre’s NUTCRACKER Offers Optimistic Distraction

House Theatre’s NUTCRACKER Offers Optimistic Distraction

I moved away from Chicago before the non-ballet version of THE NUTRACKER became as popular as pistachios. Admittedly, before seeing it, due to my uncracked Grinch-like bias, I dreaded watching another charming Christmas play; however, after a few nutty weeks in Chicago this play provides a possible distraction.

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