The Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet has announced the artistic team for the world-premiere production of The Nutcracker by Tony-winning An American in Paris choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.

Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker will be presented December 10-30 in Chicago.

The award-winning team will comprise Tony-nominated set and costume designer Julian Crouch (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), author and illustrator Brian Selznick (The Invention of Hugo Cabret), Obie and Drama Desk award-winning puppeteer and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Basil Twist (The Addams Family), five-time Tony-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz (An American in Paris) and Tony-winning projection designer Ben Pearcy (An American in Paris).

“It was always my wish to create a Nutcracker that belongs specifically to The Joffrey Ballet - a version that accurately represents its position as a premiere American ballet company dedicated to presenting unique repertoire and cutting-edge works,” said Wheeldon in a press statement. “This Nutcracker will push the boundaries of classical dance and transport audiences to a magical moment when Chicago transformed into a beacon of wonder. I’m honored to partner with the Joffrey once again and bring this vision to life with today’s best creative minds.”

For more information and to purchase tickets visit joffrey.org/.