Tag Archives: Ballet

Auditorium Theatre Announces Line Up For Upcoming Season

Starting November 3rd, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre gets ready for another fan favorite season with ballet, modern dance and more. According to an official press release from The Silverman Group, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Compañía Nacional de Danza, MOMIX, Alvin Ailey … Continue reading

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The Joffrey Ballet Announces New Season Info

The Joffrey Ballet_Midsummer Night’s Dream_ Photo by Cheryl Mann “Frankenstein,” “The Nutcracker,” ” Studies in Blue,”  “Yonder Blue,”  “Hummingbird”  and “Midsummer Night’s Dream” will all be featured shows in the upcoming season of Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet. According to an official … Continue reading

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“Anna Karenina” Returns to Joffrey Ballet This Season

First the first time since 2019, Yuri Possokhov’s blockbuster Anna Karenina returns to Chicago’s Lyric Opera House from February 15th – February 26th, 2023, according to an official press release from The Silverman Group.  This production is based on the … Continue reading

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[Interview] Dancer Aiden Moss: The Nutcracker Prince Is Leadership

On December 4th, A&A Ballet presents another glamorous performance of “The Art Deco Nutcracker“. Alexei Kremnev‘s eighth full-length ballet plans to make Tchaikovsky’s classic music shine in front of a modern audience. This version of “The Nutcracker”, which is set … Continue reading

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A Thrilling Virtual Season: The Joffrey Ballet’s Comeback

This winter, The Joffrey Ballet is introducing the “Joffrey Studio Series”,  which will be filled with performances, livestreams, and in-depth conversations with industry professionals. An official press release from The Silverman Group outlined the company’s plans for their devoted audience. … Continue reading

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Review: Pulling Back The Curtain: The Nutcracker + Upcoming Schedule For The Holiday Season

Today, The Joffrey Ballet gave everyone an intricate look into Christopher Wheeldon’s version of “The Nutcracker” through an inventive virtual show. The program, “Pulling Back The Curtain: The Nutcracker” illustrated the difficult process of creating the stage’s scenery and getting … Continue reading

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[Interview] Dancer Dara Holmes: My Most Unforgettable Performance Was Ekman’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

After 9 successful years with The Joffrey Ballet, Dara Holmes continues to make her hometowns of New Jersey and North Carolina proud. The 2015 3Arts Award nominee has danced in a host of well-known Joffrey productions including: Incantations, Son of … Continue reading

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[Interview] Dancer Valentino Moneglia Zamora: ‘Born To Be Wild’ Made Me Want To Pursue Ballet As A Profession

In 2016, Valentino Moneglia Zamora joined the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company and scored coveted parts in Swan Lake and Don Quixote. He even landed lead roles in George Balanchine’s Viva Vivaldi and Suite Saint-Saens, Bournonville’s Napoli, and Alexander Ekman’s Episode … Continue reading

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The Joffrey Ballet Cancels Performances For The Rest Of The Year

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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Theatre Review: “Jane Eyre”

“Jane Eyre” is a masterpiece that deserves to be seen again and again! On October 16, BTSCelebs attended the premiere of the classic “Jane Eyre” and was completely blown away. Cathy Marston’s adaptation was pure genius. It honored the original … Continue reading

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