AG Family Engagement Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker (5th-6th)

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Lyric Opera House
20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

The Academy Group is excited to offer our 5th–6th grade members and their families an evening at the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet to experience The Nutcracker—a Chicago holiday classic filled with world-class dancing, storytelling, and magical stage design.

This special outing is a chance for members to enjoy a high-quality arts experience, build cultural exposure, and create lasting family memories during the holiday season.

• Academy Group 5th–6th Grade Members and ONE (1) parent or guardian

• Transportation is not provided. Families are responsible for arriving at the theater on time.
• Please plan to arrive 15–20 minutes early to check in and find your seats.
• Complimentary tickets are provided through The Academy Group.

There are 50 tickets available.
Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will automatically open.

Tickets will be emailed to you one week prior to the event.

Email Brittany Gaynor, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, [email protected]

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