Presenting premieres, new productions, timeless classics, and audience favorites, the. The theater is located at 50 east congress parkway in downtown chicago. A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of joffreys. Christopher wheeldons masterpiece is back december at the auditorium theatre.
Joffrey ballet the nutcracker auditorium theatre, chicago, il. With a policy of no late seating, making sure you have a place to park at the auditorium theatre is imperative, but you wont miss the show if you book with parkwhiz. Joffrey ballet presents the nutcracker see chicago dance. The joffrey ballet is a worldclass, chicagobased ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation. The joffrey ballet, december 10, 2016, auditorium theatre, chicago, il.
The joffrey is a worldclass, chicagobased ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cuttingedge works. Joffrey ballets nutcracker a magical gift that keeps on giving. From the first notes of the familiar classical score, allow yourself to be transported to christmas 1892, just five months before the columbian exposition of 1893 would open. Alvin ailey american dance theater, one of the best known companies in the world the associated press that never fails to inspire and delight chicago tonight, returns to its chicago home of more than 50 years as a visiting resident company. Location the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university. On november 30, 2019, chicagos joffrey ballet opened its annual nutcracker season with a matinee performance at the auditorium theatre, 60 e. We brought our daughter for the first time when she was only 3 and were all completely enchanted by the talented company, brilliant choreography, the beautiful sets and costumes and the magical quality of the perfomance. Nothing like a little snow to ring in the holidays. An important message from the auditorium theatre performances and events impacted by covid19. Joffrey ballets nutcracker a magical gift that keeps on giving lynn colburn shapiro dec 1, 2019 australias bangarra dance theatre gives its chicago debut at the harris theater nov. The joffrey ballet nutcracker is clearly on the short list of the best nutcrackers in the country. During the 201920 season, they will perform jane eyre, the nutcracker and the. For additional information about the auditorium theatre andor the joffrey ballet, please visit their individual event pages. The joffreys modernization premiered last year, choreographed and directed by christopher wheeldon reimagines the nutcracker set in a modest chicago home rather than in a wealthy familys mansion.
The joffrey ballets nutcracker at auditorium theatre. Beginning in the 2020 fall season, the group will move to the lyric opera house, also in chicago, and call it their new performance home. Joffrey ballet, national geographic live, and more announced at the auditorium theatre december 17, 2019. The nutcracker auditorium theatre see tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet.
Joffrey gifts chicago a homegrown holiday classic not to be missed joffrey ballet the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre, chicago, il. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Magic is on the horizon for young marie and her mother, a sculptress creating the iconic statue of the republic. Auditorium theatre il tickets with no fees at ticket club. The nutcracker program book 2019 by the joffrey ballet issuu. Hoffman and alexandre dumas, its a holiday masterpiece set in.
Concerts, plays and even the joffrey ballet perform at the auditorium theatre, often making it hard to find a place to park if one doesnt book parking spaces ahead of time. See tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons. This fresh adaptation of the timeless christmas ballet is set during the historic 1893 chicago worlds fair and centers on marie a young, impoverished girl from the south side whose parents work at the fair. Order tickets for joffrey ballet at auditorium theatre il located at 50 east congress parkway chicago, il 60605. This classic ballet has been reimagined for a modern audience and set in chicago at the 1893 worlds fair. The original company consisted of six dynamic and highly individual dancers. The chicago sinfonietta will provide live musical accompaniment of tchaikovskys classic score. The auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 ida b. Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago. The joffrey ballet presents its annual production of the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre. Auditorium theatre the auditorium is the resident home of the joffrey ballet, as well as the chicago venue of choice for all major domestic and international dance companies. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Wells drive journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with christopher wheeldons holiday masterpiece.
Cheap joffrey ballet auditorium theatre il tickets in chicago, il for fri 14, 2020 00. On one side of joffrey ballet the nutcracker is the ballet company that has changed the way dance was conceived by the masses. As reported in the chicago tribune, the joffrey ballet announced its 202021 season. Many choreographers have worked with the joffrey, including paul taylor, twyla tharp, george balanchine, and founders gerald arpino and robert joffrey. Rent the auditorium historic theatre tours list of shows 18892019. Performing from december 10 through december 26 at the auditorium theater. View all restaurants near joffrey ballet of chicago on tripadvisor. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. Auditorium theatre for information on the joffrey ballet of chicago. This upcoming season will mark the companys first season at lyric opera house as well as joffrey s 25th year in chicago. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. The joffrey ballet nutcracker family dinner downers. The joffrey ballet production of the nutcracker runs through dec. Joffrey ballet s ashley wheater honoured by her majesty queen elizabeth ii with mbe.
Founded in 1956, the joffrey ballet is one of the foremost dance companies performing in the world today. The joffrey ballet, based in chicago, illinois, is a premier dance company. See the full schedule of events coming up the auditorium theatre now through may 5, 2020. Joffrey ballet presents the nutcracker in chicago, illinois. The joffrey ballets the nutcracker runs through dec. Auditorium theater chicago parking parking at auditorium.
For a detailed look at ticket prices and amazing discounts, visit our website. The joffrey ballet, december 10, 2016, auditorium theatre, chicago, il casting details for performances of the nutcracker can be found on the program insert. The joffrey ballets the nutcracker is a mustsee tradition boldly reimagined for a new generation. The auditorium is the resident home of the joffrey ballet, as well as the chicago venue of choice for all major domestic and international dance companies. See tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldons production of the nutcracker in this breathtaking performance by the joffrey ballet. This fresh adaptation of the timeless christmas ballet is set during the historic 1893 chicago worlds fair and centers on marie a young, impoverished girl from the south side whose parents work at. Wheeldons acclaimed turnofthecentury tale opens on christmas eve, 1892, mere months before the grand opening of the 1893 worlds fair, as young marie and her mother prepare for a christmas eve potluck celebration. The nutcracker will be performed at the auditorium theatre for 27 performances between december 1030, 2016. The joffrey ballet tickets are on sale now at stubhub. The joffrey ballet, which appeared at the auditorium in scenes shot for the company 2003, was the first american dance company to appear on tv, and the first to visit russia.
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