Nutcracker | LoMastro Performing Arts Academy | Lake Forest, IL 60045
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LoMastro Performing Arts Academy Presents The Nutcracker

The favorite holiday tale comes to life set to Tchaikovsky's famous score, with beautiful costumes and dancing sure to please the entire family!  Over 100 youth will perform in our professionally produced 90-minute production.

Friday, December 16

6:00 PM

Saturday, December 17

2:00 PM

6:00 PM
 

Tickets

$30-38, reserved seating

The Nutcracker ticket sales will begin November 15 at 10:00 AM 

Dec 15, 2022

6:30 PM

The Nutcracker

John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center

400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dec 16, 2022

6:00 PM

The Nutcracker

John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center

400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dec 17, 2022

2:00 PM

The Nutcracker

John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center

400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dec 17, 2022

6:00 PM

The Nutcracker

John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center

400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Location

John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Community Center
400 E. Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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The Nutcracker: A Sweet Adventure

A 30-minute abridged version of Clara's journey in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Perfect for families with young children to experience the magic!

December 17 at 11:00

Tickets are $22-28, reserved seating

The Nutcracker: A Sweet Adventre
Tea Party
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Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party

Immediately following the performance  join us for a children’s tea party including a meet & greet with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.  PLUS a special gift to take home.

December 17 at 11:30-12:30

 

Each $58 Tea Party ticket admits 1 child and their adult chaperone to the party.  The Tea Party is an add-on experience for those attending The  Nutcracker: A Sweet Adventure performance at 11 AM, and must be purchased at the same time as show tickets.

At LoMastro we produce The Nutcracker every other year.   Dancers ages 7-18, from any studio or school in the greater Chicagoland area, are welcome to audition.   

Nutcracker 2022

Dec 16 & 17

John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center

400 E. Illinois Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

The Nutcracker: Clara's Dream 2017

The Nutcracker: Clara's Dream 2017

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What do I need to do to Audition?

Everyone must be pre-registered online prior to the audition day.

  1. Register Online

  2. Select “Enroll in a class”

  3. Select “Nutcracker Audition 2022”

  4. Enroll in ALL Audition groups appropriate for your child’s age/height/experience.

  5. Follow the prompts to complete your enrollment and pay the non-refundable $30 audition fee.

  6. Then, complete the Audition / Participation Contract and bring it with you on the audition day, along with a 4X6 headshot (doesn’t need to be a professional photo).  Be sure to arrive at the designated registration time.

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Students enrolled in Primary Ballet & Tap for 5-6 year olds, have the option to star in our Nutcracker performances at the John & Nancy Hughes Theatre at Gorton Center December 16 & 17.  The children will learn the choreography during their Primary Ballet & Tap class time! 

 

Learn more and complete the Commitment Form by Sep 24.

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