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The Holidays are here, and so is the Nutcracker!

Posted on 11/21/24

AARP is in the holiday spirit! Join us and the Joffrey Ballet from December 6th to the 28th, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60660. Follow young Marie and the mysterious Great Impresario on a Christmas Eve adventure through Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, a dazzling spectacle of sights, sounds, and holiday enchantment.

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Save 10% on tickets here using discount code: MAGIC10 for a chance to witness the magic in this must-see holiday tradition complete with exquisite dancing, stunning costumes and sets, and Tchaikovsky's glorious score.

Enter here, for your chance to win four tickets to the Joffrey Ballet 2024/2025 season, including VIP rehearsal access and backstage performance tours as well as Joffrey swag and prizes.

And finally, if you cannot make it to the theatre AARP is providing a virtual screening of a special storybook version of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker. Enjoy the exclusive behind the scenes footage and performance highlights. Plus enjoy a very special LIVE conversation with Joffrey dancers from the comfort of your home.

Happy Holidays!





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