It took me two decades but in December 2008, I finally attended The Joffrey Ballet’s iconic “The Nutcracker,” just in time for that 21st anniversary run of Chicagoland’s most popular family holiday ...

For decades, THE NUTCRACKER has been a cherished holiday tradition, enchanting audiences with its timeless tale and dazzling performances. For the Talmi family, however, this production is more than ...

The Nutcracker heralds Christmas. It’s the first ballet many children will see, and the one that, perhaps more than any other, will make for a special seasonal family treat. So far, four Nutcrackers ...