Tag Archives: Amanda Assucena

[Interview] The Joffrey Ballet’s Jane Eyre, Amanda Assucena, Promises a “Fearless” Season

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

On October 16th, The Joffrey Ballet plans to bring one of my favorite classics to life! “Jane Eyre” is the story of a girl who has to overcome unbelievable hardship to find her own happy ending. Following a terrible childhood, … Continue reading →

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“Jane Eyre” Premieres in Chicago Next Month

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

On October 16th, The Joffrey Ballet opens its last season at the Auditorium Theatre with the unique adaptation of the classic romance “Jane Eyre”. Next fall, Joffrey makes the grand move to the Lyric Opera House. According to an official … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

Christopher Wheeldon’s “The Nutcracker” resembles a fan favorite on Broadway. In this re-imagined version of a timeless classic, a poor girl named Marie (Amanda Assucena) dreams of a perfect World’s Fair. Following a humble yet joyous Christmas party (in the … Continue reading →

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