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Get ready for some unique holiday fun! 'The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque' at Den Theatre
The usual holiday tales that bring us together around the winter season fill us with joy but there has also been a not-so-usual tradition in Chicago that brings a titillating thrill to the holiday season! Who needs the Nutcracker Ballet, when you can have the Buttcracker Burlesque (#buttstuff)! The fantastical holiday show gives a sexy and alternative spin to the traditional Nutcracker tale and you can catch it at at The Den Theater for 4 showings in December (the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th.)
Join Clara at her holiday party and delight in the wild trip she takes to the Land of Sweets. Enjoy the treats of this partial parody and variety show- as Clara battles the rats, and experiences the thrills of burlesque/boylesque, ballet, body positivity, and circus acts. ‘The Buttcracker is wonderfully directed by Leah Urzendowski and choreographed by Jenn Freeman/Po’ Chop.
Each show will have a new cast of featured dancers and acts, nodding to the traditions of vaudeville, cabaret, and burlesque.
December 5th's introductory show of the season delighted Clara with the following sweet treats as her reward for victory over the Rat King. Vodka (Rockabilly Ronnie), Tea (Brad French - a juggler with brilliant comedic timing), Coffee (Lolita Love- a lady who can work a cape/crepe dress), Chocolate (Sio Bast a stunner with feather fans) and Mother Ginger (Angelica Grace an unbelievable high kicking, high energy dancer). The show is supported by a great ensemble cast - Clara (Nikki Hartung), The Buttcracker (Scarlett Begonias), Drosselmeyer (Miguel Long), Boss/Rat King (Molly Gloeckner), The Sugar Plum Fairy (Mocha Mocha) and the Ensemble dancers (Michael Ashford, Harlie Honeypot, Nicole Amber, and Olivia Cucco.) ‘The Buttcracker’ is hour and a half of exciting costumes, solo performances and group dances with fun that just keeps on going.
Bring your friends and, if you like, bring most of the family! Have dinner and drinks in the Haven Lounge before the show. Bring your drinks into the theater from the bar, refill them during the show. With a variety of seating options: GA $25 (to stand) and $30 (to sit) and VIP tickets available at $55 (which offers early entrance, table seating, cast meet and greet, swag and entrance to Clara’s Late Night Holiday Party), this show accommodates every which way to enjoy theatre. All ticket holders can also stay for Clara’s After Party! For an additional $15 theater goers are treated to another hour of more intimate, scintillating performances beginning at 10:30 after the show.
‘The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque’ should be your new holiday tradition. Go to one show or go to all of them for unique holiday memories you will never forget! Each show will be a new gift and different performers to unwrap!
Happy Ho-ho-ho-holidays!
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