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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gerald Arpino centennial celebration showcases legacy of Joffrey Ballet’s visionary co-founder, choreographer

Seven major dance companies will be in town this weekend for two Arpino Centennial programs containing nine of his best-known works, including some that have not been presented anywhere for more than decade.

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Pro-Ukraine demonstrators denounce Joffrey Ballet’s production of ‘Anna Karenina’

The Joffrey has stood firm in its decision to stage Yuri Possokhov’s “Anna Karenina,” based on the novel by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Dancing into a minefield

New Joffrey ‘Anna Karenina’ leaps into a world at war.

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Things to Do in Chicago Feb. 9-15 — The Mix

The Joffrey Ballet, ‘Les Mis’ and a full-on staging of “Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till” are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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Summer Guide 2022: Dance for Life, SummerDance, Flamenco Passion and more sure to please fans

There’s plenty of fancy footwork heading to Chicago’s stages and neighborhoods in the months ahead.

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The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago June 2-9

The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, the 57th Street Art Fair, the Joffrey Ballet’s “Don Quixote” are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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Joffrey Ballet juxtaposes Steinbeck and Balanchine in emotionally jarring pairing

Because of its narrative simplicity and emotional power, “Of Mice and Men” turns out to be well-suited to adaptation as a ballet.

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‘Of Mice and Men’ travels a new road in Joffrey Ballet world premiere

“To me, it’s a piece about empathy and friendship, both things that are really life-affirming,” says choreographer Cathy Marston.

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