Internationally Renowned Choreographer, Kenneth Von Heidecke, Teams Up With The New Philharmonic And Music Director And Conductor Kirk Muspratt To Present The Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet Production Of “the Nutcracker” On Friday, Dec. 17, Saturday, Dec. 18, And Sunday, Dec. 19 For An Exquisite Display Of Dance, Magic And Holiday Tradition At The Mcaninch Arts Center legendary Prima Ballerina Assoluta Maria Tallchief, Recipient Of The Presidential Award Twice And The Kennedy Center Award And Director Of Chicago’s Lyric Opera Ballet, Serves As Von heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet Honorary Artistic Advisor. Tallchief Said, “the Nutcracker Is Magic When Done Right, And This One Is Done Right!” Von Heidecke Adds “this Exciting Production Of ‘the Nutcracker’ Is Truly A Holiday Classic With A Spectacular Cast And Skillful Choreography That’s Both Entertaining And INTELLIGENT.” kenneth Von Heidecke Began His Career As A Dancer At Some Of The Most Eminent Dance Companies In The World, Including Maria Tallchief’s Chicago City Ballet And Performed As A Guest Soloist With Many Companies Throughout Europe And The United States. He Was Chosen To Appear In The World Première Of George Balanchine’s “orfeo Ed Euridice” By The Ballerina Sensation Maria Tallchief, America’s Prima Ballerina. After His Debut, He Turned To The Choreography Side Of The Performing Arts And Has Since Opened Multiple Schools Of Ballet In Illinois.