There are 2 artistic performances in Chicago when you know its Christmastime. One is the Goodman’s A Christmas Carol and the other is the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Lyric. Last night, ...

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Dance companies throughout the Chicago area are staging their versions of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet. Here's where you can catch this holiday favorite: Thursday, Dec. 4 “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Daily Herald: Things to do Nov.

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14-20: Reindeer Run at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and more Things to do Nov. 14-20: Reindeer Run at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and more When the holiday season descends on Chicago, there are few must-dos more important than a trip to Joffrey Ballet's “The Nutcracker.” But if you thought there was no way to top the tradition of seeing ... Chicago Tribune: Updated ‘Nutcracker’ featuring ‘big city flair’ to be performed in Batavia Cleveland.com: A very, merry Chicago: 48 hours of the Nutcracker, Christkindlmarket, Michigan Avenue and more A very, merry Chicago: 48 hours of the Nutcracker, Christkindlmarket, Michigan Avenue and more