Theatre & Performing Arts
The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Celebrates 60 Years with a Special One-Hour Version at Beverly Arts Center November 21, 2026
TheRuth Page Center for the Arts is proud to present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography bythe legendary Ruth Page anddirected 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 begins this season with a special one-hour version of the celebrated production, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker Suite,” at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets, ranging from $17 to $59 (depending on venue), are on sale now at RuthPage.org.
Photo by A. Deran Photography
