Chicago's Holiday Return of The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque

The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque©, the sold-out sensation returns to Chicago this holiday season at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Now in its seventh edition, Chicago’s favorite alternative twist on the original story of Clara and her beloved holiday toy is a live event not to be missed. With an ever-changing line up, audiences experience a different performance each night that features the best of Chicago’s nightlife entertainment. The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque© is directed by Sarah Scanlon, choreographed by Willy LaQueue and features original music by composer Michelle Isaac and plays November 30 - December 30 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

Audiences are invited to follow Clara and her Buttcracker on a wild hallucinogenic trip from a boring-AF corporate holiday party to the raucous and sultry Land of Sweets where they battle rats, save the day and learn that body and sex positivity are to be celebrated. A combination of fairy tale and exotic trip down the rabbit hole with the best of Chicago’s nightlife entertainment. The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque© highlights the world of burlesque, boylesque, magic, sword balancing, circus, dance and more. The production received rave reviews including being a “Top Theatre'' choice in Newcity, receiving the “Most Meaningful Alternative Production” from Life & Times and being Chicago Reader recommended with Dan Jakes describing the performance as an “inviting and joyfully queer experience that celebrates beards and heels and tits and bellies and butts in any and all combinations, then decks them in holly.”

Each week features the best of Chicago’s nightlife entertainers in the roles of Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Vodka and Mother Ginger with sword swallowing, belly dancing, classic burlesque and more. The regular holiday performance schedule for The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque© is Thursdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. There are no performances Sunday, Dec. 24. The running time, including intermission, is 1 hour and 45 minutes. Admission is available for those 18 years old and older (21+ to drink). Tickets are $20 - $100 and will be available for pre-sale Friday, Sept. 1 to previous ticket holders with public sales beginning on Monday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m. at GreenhouseTheater.org and TheButtcrackerBurlesque.com.