The Nutcracker
Performance Details
- When December 2–27, 2023
- Where Lyric Opera House
- Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon
- Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Running Time 2 hours
Witness the magical 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in two-time Tony Award® winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece. It’s a celebratory Christmas Eve, and thanks to a surprise visit from the enchanting Great Impresario, Marie embarks on a spellbinding adventure into a realm of spectacle and wonder. Experience our holiday magic in this must-see tradition boldly reimagined for a new generation.
Program Book
Read the program book ahead of your performance - complete with synopsis, company artist roster, artistic and production team biographies, and more.
Schedule and Tickets
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Saturday, December 022:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Sunday, December 032:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Thursday, December 077:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Friday, December 087:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Saturday, December 092:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Sunday, December 102:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Thursday, December 147:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Friday, December 157:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Saturday, December 162:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Sunday, December 171:00 pmBuy Tickets6:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Wednesday, December 207:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Thursday, December 212:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Friday, December 222:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Saturday, December 232:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Sunday, December 242:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Tuesday, December 262:00 pmBuy Tickets7:00 pmBuy Tickets
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Wednesday, December 272:00 pmBuy Tickets


The Nutcracker Springs to Life
Meet the Creative Team
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon OBE
The Tony Award®-winning choreographer continues to create and stage productions for many of the world’s major ballet companies.
Composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Born in 1840, Tchaikovsky is widely considered one of the most popular composers of his time.