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[Interview] 5 Questions With Jonathan Bingham

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Btscelebs

Tomorrow, Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra premieres its 32nd Season with “Simply Serenades”. Composer in Residence Jonathan Bingham is poised to make the world premiere of his orchestral serenade “Tautology”, and BTSCelebs was given the golden opportunity to interview him. Currently, the … Continue reading →

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The Joffrey Ballet Cancels Performances For The Rest Of The Year

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Btscelebs

Chicago’s top dance company made the tough decision to postpone their first season at the Lyric Opera House. According to a recent press release, they are cancelling Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon (October 14-25, 2020) and Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker (December … Continue reading →

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The Joffrey Ballet Confirms Lineup for New Season

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Btscelebs

The Joffrey Ballet is excited to bring more thrilling shows to their Chicago audience. Yesterday, they announced via a press release that beloved classics will be included in the powerful setlist for the coming year. “Jane Eyre” starts everything on … Continue reading →

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Anna Karenina: Joffrey’s World Premiere and First-Time Collaboration with Australian Ballet

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Btscelebs

From February 13-24, The Joffrey Ballet intends to bring “Anna Karenina” to the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, according to an official press release. The Leo Tolstoy classic envisioned by Yuri Possokhov will be brought to the Chicago audience through … Continue reading →

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“La Bohème” and “Cendrillon” Kick Off the New Year at Lyric Opera

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Btscelebs

After successful openings this fall, Puccini’s romantic tearjerker and an Italian production inspired by the Cinderella tale are ready to return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago.”La Bohème” is scheduled  for a string of performances January 10 – 31, while “Cendrillon” has … Continue reading →

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A&A Ballet’s “The Art Deco Nutcracker” is Coming to Chicago

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Btscelebs

“The Art Deco Nutcracker” opens next month, and A&A Ballet is sharing all the details! According to an official press release from A&A Ballet and Carol Fox & Associates, the shows will be held in Chicago’s Studebaker Theatre from November … Continue reading →

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New Dancers Officially Joining The Joffrey Ballet

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Btscelebs

Welcome to Chicago! According to an official press release from The Silverman Group, Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet will be opening their new season with more talented dancers! Derek Drilon, Anna Gerberich, Valentino Mongolia Zamora, Xavier Núñez, Princess Reid, Julia Rust, and Leticia … Continue reading →

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[Review] A&A Ballet’s “Debut” was Wonderful

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Btscelebs

On March 17 in Curtiss Hall, A&A Ballet presented a lovely intimate event (“Debut”) promoting the talent within their well-respected company. Jane Kelly was a fun and lively host, while Spooky Generator, Red Clay and Ani Gogova brought their signature sound … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Francine Rivers’ “The Masterpiece”

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Btscelebs

“We’re all God’s masterpiece, created anew in Christ.” (a Grace Moore quote) In Francine Rivers’s upcoming novel “The Masterpiece”, devout atheist Roman Velasco has a near-death experience that opens his eyes to the afterlife, while his religious assistant, Grace Moore, … Continue reading →

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