“Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Celebrates 60 Years at Governors State University

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page and directed by the artistic team: Victor Alexander, Birute Barodicaite, Dori Rothschild, Chrissy Lacny, John Atterberry and Renardo Johnson.

Originally presented at the Arie Crown Theatre from 1965 until 1997, this production is Chicago’s longest-running Nutcracker tradition, recreating highlights from Ruth Page’s beloved original full-length staging. It features exquisite dancing, world-renowned guest artists, stunning costumes and magical settings in the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets. International and local guest artists are featured alongside the talented dancers of the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program and students from Ruth Page School of Dance.  

Chicago’s longest-running “Nutcracker” has delighted tens of thousands of fans and the acclaimed full-length version comes to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Pkwy., Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets, ranging from $17 to $59 (depending on venue), are on sale now at RuthPage.org.

Photo by A. Deran Photography