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A stitch in time: Joffrey Ballet costume crew stands ready to fix any rips in ‘The Nutcracker’

From repairing torn pants to stopping the walnuts from bumping into each other on stage, the work of Joffrey Ballet’s sewing team goes on long after the show starts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

Rahm Emanuel: ‘Frankenstein’ at Joffrey Ballet shows Chicago’s dedication to the arts

As pillars of the Chicago performing arts community, the partnership between the Joffrey and the Lyric Opera House has blossomed into something truly inspiring for our city, writes former mayor Emanuel, now the ambassador to Japan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Joffrey Ballet tells ‘Frankenstein’ story with menace and beauty

In Chicago premiere of the late Liam Scarlett’s adaptation, Jonathan Dole powerfully conveys the hurt, twisted emotions and deep humanity of the creature brought back to life.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Things to Do in Chicago Dec. 1-7: The Mix

Violinist Itzhak Perlman at Symphony Center, holiday fun at Skydeck Chicago, and the Pentatonix Christmas Spectacular are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

Holiday things to do in Chicago: Myriad spins on ‘The Nutcracker’ arriving on area stages

From art deco to hip-hop to an immersive experience, “The Nutcracker” remains a holiday dance favorite.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Joffrey Ballet season opens with bold and distinctive trio of works in ‘Beyond Borders’

Chanel DaSilva’s “colōrem” becomes the first mainstage work created for the company by a Black woman.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Oct. 6-12

The Joffrey Ballet’s presents “Beyond Borders,” Lyric Opera’s Midwest premiere of the song cycle “The Brightness of Light,” and Brookfield Zoo’s “Boo! At the Zoo” are just some of the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Fall dance preview 2022: Ukraine’s Kyiv City Ballet, Elevate Chicago Dance, Cloud Gate Theatre among season highlights

The Kyiv City Ballet undertakes its first-ever American tour Sept. 16 through Oct. 24, including performances at the Auditorium Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago July 7-13, 2022

The annual Rhythm World dance fest, Movies in Millennium Park, and Taste of Chicago in Grant Park are among the entertainment highlights in the weeks ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2022

‘Don Quixote’ remains a classic tale in Joffrey Ballet’s dazzling production

There is a reason why this story is a classic: It still resonates with audiences.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022