Two years into this pestilence, the misery of war, the disappointment of mankind day after day weighing down desperate minds, with a future certain of nothing but social and planetary […]
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Binary ballets
The evening begins with Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk’s melancholy Melody meandering through the auditorium, a haunting tune that invites contemplation. Curtain down, panels bordering the stage lit in blue and […]
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The collective quest of Chicago dance
Two events occurred toward the close of 2020 that suggested that life and art as we knew it (for better or for worse) might have a fighting chance of existing […]
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Joffrey’s Nutcracker gets a new home
Year after year the critic comes, that unkind aunt who wasn’t quite invited to the house spoiling Christmas for the children by pointing out that The Nutcracker is, like most […]
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Home is where the heart is
Twenty months and one (ongoing) pandemic since their last performance at the Auditorium Theatre, their home of 20 years, the Joffrey Ballet launched its new tenure on the stage at […]
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Terell Johnson joins Chicago Philharmonic as executive director
The “musician-governed” Chicago Philharmonic looks to innovative programming for the future.
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Lyric and Joffrey, together at last
Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet announce in-person 2021-2022 seasons.
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The Joffrey unveils a new Boléro
Yoshihisa Arai choreographs a world premiere for Maurice Ravel’s hugely popular composition.
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Chicago dance artists figure out their next steps
But keeping their balance during COVID has been the toughest challenge many have faced.
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The Times Are Racing has urgency, but lacks vision
Electric performances heat up a Joffrey program that could use more coherence.
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Joffrey’s The Nutcracker puts the emphasis on mother love
Christopher Wheeldon’s World’s Fair magic makes its last appearance at the Auditorium.
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Jane Eyre brings a feminist vision to the Joffrey—but only to a point
Cathy Marston’s staging features brilliant duets, but her take on Charlotte Brontë’s classic has some limitations.
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Roosevelt’s revolving door
In: a new Auditorium Theatre CEO; out: 16 board members, an associate dean, and the Joffrey Ballet
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Four young dancers talk about their journey to the Joffrey
The newest company members have international roots but a common passion for the art.
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Of shoes and sugarplums
The company’s shoe manager tells us what it takes to keep the company on its toes.