Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque

Chicago’s favorite sexy, alternative spin on the holiday classic returns every Thursday in December at 8pm at The Den Theatre! This burlesque-cabaret meets ballet-extravaganza is a combination fairy tale and exotic trip down the rabbit hole with the best of Chicago’s nightlife entertainment. A twist on the original story and an event not to be missed, highlighting the world of burlesque, boylesque, magic, sword balancing, circus, dance, and more! Come follow Clara and her Buttcracker on a wild hallucinogenic trip from a boring-AF holiday party to the Land of Sweets where she battles rats, saves the day, and learns that body and sex positivity are to be celebrated. Ticket Breakdown VIP Tickets -- on sale Oct 23rd - include early entry at 7pm, front row floor seating, cafe table, VIP bar, souvenir pint glass, cast meet and greet before the show, AND special entry to the late show, Clara's Holiday AfterParty, an intimate burlesque and variety show, more risque, less clothing! An experience you don't want to miss! VIP tickets run $55 pre-sale, $65 at the door. Early Bird -- A limited number of early bird standing room ($20) and general admission ($25) tickets will go on sale October 23rd. Regular admission on sale Nov. 6th - Standing Room at $25, and General Admission at $30.

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