Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and christmas magic as you and your loved ones journey with masha. The nutcracker joffrey ballet auditorium theatre of roosevelt university 50 e. With a world premiere, dancers from around the globe and soldout performances, the. Robert joffreys the nutcracker is presented in 23 performances, december 5 28, 2014.
Swan lake is presented in 10 performances only, october 1526, 2014. Joffreys chicagoset nutcracker has become truly alive chicago. Congress parkway, december 4 27, 2015 when robert joffrey choreographed the nutcracker in 1987, he replaced the traditional european setting with a. Joffrey ballet and cleveland orchestra planning a fluid. Dec 11, 2016 the joffrey ballet long had a traditional nutcracker by its founderchoreographer, robert joffrey, which it continued to perform after moving to chicago from new york in 1995. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. Robert joffrey and gerald arpinos uniquely american vision of dance first took form in 1956. The joffrey revisits its contemporary roots in winter 2014 with a mixed repertory program titled contemporary choreographers, featuring a chicago premiere by brock clawson. Dec 16, 2014 published on dec 16, 2014 joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what makes robert joffrey s the nutcracker. Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show youtube. With a lush, dramatic design and an impeccably cast ensemble, joffreys nutcracker makes it impossible to resist the holiday spirit. The joffrey s annual fall engagement brings the joffrey chicago premiere of christopher wheeldons newly envisioned swan lake, october 1526, 2014, followed by the return of the classic holiday. Chicago athletic clubs 20 the joffrey ballet v 202014 annual report. In 2014, wheater accepted the chicago spirit of innovation award for the joffrey ballet and in 2015, he received the university of chicago.
And if your little ballerinaintraining has yet to experience the real live ballet, this would be a heck of a primer. This past weekend, the joffrey ballet opened its annual production of the nutcracker much to the delight of chicagoans seeking the holiday spirit. Chicago tonight joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker. Nov 19, 2015 robert joffrey s the nutcracker seems as essential a part of chicago s holiday season as the daley plaza tree, goodmans a christmas carol, pimpedout department store windows along state street.
Rehearsals begin september 28 and take place at joffrey tower. Congress parkway scheduled to end on december 28, 2014 for tickets call 8009822787 or visit for info on this and other chicago theater, visit. Joffrey artistic director ashley wheater commissioned wheeldon whose revamping of another tchaikovsky classic, swan lake, was performed. This christmas give your family the gift of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker at the rosemont theatre in chicago. The nutcracker the joffrey ballet non equity auditions. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Joffrey ballet 2014 annual report by the joffrey ballet issuu. The joffrey ballet presents the annual holiday classic the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university in chicago december 5 28, 2014. The joffrey ballet celebrates the 27 th annual presentation of robert joffreys the nutcracker, chicagos most popular holiday tradition, in a 24performance engagement at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 e.
Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago, il tickets get your tickets now at tickets. The joffrey ballet, the worldrenowned chicagobased dance company, has a major fundraising project on its hands as the troupe aims to develop a. All students in the greater chicagoland area with dance experience are welcome to audition. The joffreys new nutcracker is set in chicago on the. Located in the rosemont region of chicago, the theater is constantly hosting broadway and other theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and. Nutcracker childrens cast auditions joffrey ballet. Now in its second season with the kinks worked out, choreographer christopher wheeldons.
The joffrey ballets new nutcracker time out chicago. The nutcracker auditions the joffrey ballet theatre in. During a private preshow reception, you will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with two joffrey ballerinas then enjoy the performance from premium seats. Young dancers join pros onstage in joffrey ballets the nutcracker. Sumptuous, unexpected and breathtaking, the joffrey ballet of chicagos swan lake is a sublimely executed and unexpected interpretation of the classic ballet. Feb 18, 2015 the joffrey ballet, the worldrenowned chicago based dance company, has a major fundraising project on its hands as the troupe aims to develop a new production of the holiday classic the nutcracker. The nutcracker joffrey ballet chicago auditorium theatre 50 e. The joffrey ballets incarnation of the nutcracker now in its 27th year is a remarkable blend of old world and new style, and is presented with the unparalleled artistry patrons the world over expect from the joffrey.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet duration. The joffrey ballet celebrates 20 years in chicago with. The joffreys nutcracker abandons plot, pathos, and palatable choreography in favor of special effects the most memorable dances, unfortunately, are. Nov 19, 2014 chicago athletic clubs 20 the joffrey ballet v 202014 annual report. Let me start by saying we have seen the joffrey nutcracker every year for the past 10 years. The joffrey ballets the nutcracker magic brings the joy. In christopher wheeldons telling of the tragic romance, the fairytale aspects of the piece merge with the impressionistic aesthetic of degas and toulouselatrec.
Inside christopher wheeldons workingclass nutcracker. Dancers must be available for rehearsals in october, november and december. Dec 18, 2015 the 2016 joffrey nutcracker will be a brandnew interpretation, choreographed by christopher wheeldon and set in old chicago. Congress parkway, december 5 28 when robert joffrey choreographed the nutcracker in 1987, he replaced the traditional european setting with a 19 th century. 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.
Chicago september 25, 2014 joffrey ballet artistic director ashley wheater and executive director greg cameron announced today that erica lynette edwards, a dancer with the joffrey since 2000 who took on such roles as the chosen one in nijinskys the rite of spring, fourth song soloist in antony tudors dark elegies and the fairy godmother in frederick ashtons cinderella, will. The joffrey ballet holds open auditions for the childrens cast of robert joffreys the nutcracker at its downtown studios in joffrey tower, 10 e. While robert joffrey stayed in new york to teach ballet classes and earn money to pay the dancers salaries, gerald arpino led the troupe across americas heartland, in a station wagon that pulled a uhaul trailer. The joffreys annual fall engagement brings the joffreychicago premiere of christopher wheeldons newly envisioned swan lake, october 1526, 2014, followed by the return of the classic holiday. With choreography athletic and sweet, fantastic set pieces and puppetry, and delightful effects, robert joffreys nutcracker is a holiday classic that will be missed. The joffrey ballet presents the annual holiday classic the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university in chicago december. For 28 years in chicago, the joffrey ballets nutcracker, created by founder robert joffrey, was the gold standard for the traditional version of the ballet set in a beautiful mansion with a.
Inside access from chase invites you and your family to join the joffrey ballet for a grand production of the nutcracker, with peter ilyich tchaikovskys glorious score played live by the chicago philharmonic. Chicago november 4, 2014 the joffrey ballet celebrates the 27 th annual presentation of robert joffreys the nutcracker, chicagos most popular holiday tradition, in a 24performance engagement at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 e. Click here for more information 2019 nutcracker childrens cast auditions. Ten years in the making, the joffrey ballets new nutcracker tells the story of a city our city.
Joffrey ballet 2014 annual report by the joffrey ballet. Dont miss the nutcracker, december 5 december 28, and use code phil for 20% off. The joffrey ballet celebrates the 28th annual, and final, presentation of robert joffreys the nutcracker, chicagos most popular holiday tradition, in a 24performance engagement at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 e. Feb 17, 2015 the joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in chicago in dec. The joffrey ballet is pleased to present a brilliantly reimagined nutcracker by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon. Performances take place december 528 at the auditorium theatre no performance december 25. Joffrey ballet on the hunt for millions of dollars to. For 28 years, chicagos joffrey ballets nutcracker, created by founder robert joffrey, was the gold standard for the traditional version of the ballet set in a beautiful mansion with a. When robert joffrey choreographed the nutcracker in 1987. The joffrey ballet presents final season of the nutcracker. The date and location for this event is 29dec19 at auditorium theatre il, chicago. Dec 06, 2014 the nutcracker joffrey ballet auditorium theatre of roosevelt university 50 e. The chicago philharmonic, conducted by scott speck, provides live accompaniment. The joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in.
Final robert joffreycreated nutcracker for 201516 season. Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago, il. The joffrey ballet celebrates 20 years in chicago with 201415. Performances run approximately two 2 hours with one 1 intermission. Published on dec 16, 2014 joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what makes robert joffreys the nutcracker.
The nutcracker december 528, 2014 all performances are located at the auditorium theatre, 50 e. Published on dec 16, 2014 joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what makes robert joffrey s the nutcracker. Abigail simon, former ballerina with abt and joffrey ballet, hones ballet skills and technique for her students during private lessons multiple locations 3. With a lush, dramatic design and an impeccably cast ensemble, joffrey s nutcracker makes it impossible to resist the holiday spirit. The 201415 anniversary season features both company favorites and a. Alvin ailey american dance theater events and offerings. Robert joffreys the nutcracker seems as essential a part of chicagos holiday season as the daley plaza tree, goodmans a christmas carol, pimpedout. Robert joffrey s the nutcracker is presented in 23 performances, december 5 28, 2014. Joffrey ballets the nutcracker is a magical holiday tradition by. Get into the holiday spirit as the joffrey ballet performs the nutcracker at the auditorium theater through december 28. Dec 02, 2016 a new production, for the joffrey ballet of chicago, moves the christmasseason classic to the site of the worlds columbian exposition of 1893. A preshow reception and premium seats to the joffrey. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired by chicago.
Dec 08, 2019 welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in chicago. Joffrey artistic director ashley wheater, music director scott speck and dancers amanda assucena and yoshihisa. View all hotels near joffrey ballet of chicago on tripadvisor. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. When robert joffrey choreographed the nutcracker in 1987, he replaced the traditional european setting with a 19th century. The joffrey ballet celebrates the 28 th annual, and final, presentation of robert joffreys the nutcracker, chicagos most popular holiday tradition, in a 24performance engagement at the auditorium theatre of roosevelt university, 50 e. For questions and general inquiries, email nccadmin at joffrey dot org all auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street. Click here to view a digital version of the nutcracker program book.
Congress parkway chicago, il 60605 312 7390120 date. Joffrey ballets new reimagined nutcracker for chicago. Academy 8 the joffrey ballet v 202014 annual report. The nutcracker follows a young girl as shes transported to a fantasy world of living snowflakes, toys, and sweet treats, and joffrey ballet, annual production takes audiences on a similarly magical journey to a dream world of dance. Robert joffreys the nutcracker, chicagos most popular holiday. Robert joffrey s the nutcracker will be presented in 22 performances, december 6 28, 20.
December 12, 2014 the chicago philharmonic is proud to serve as the official orchestra of the joffrey ballet. Production is underway on the nutcracker behind the scenes, a onehour documentary on the joffrey ballets new version of the holiday classic, to air later this year on wttwchannel 11 and. Joffrey ballet announces 20142015 season swan lake, the. Dec 07, 2014 the joffrey s 27th annual nutcracker, through dec. Robert joffreys version of the nutcracker, with its distinctive victorianera american setting and its grand tchaikovsky score, has been the story it has told most often since its debut. The rosemont theatre has become one of the most popular of its kind in the country since opening its doors in 1995. Robert joffreys the nutcracker inside the studio youtube. The joffrey ballet celebrates 20 years in chicago with 2014. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Dec 01, 2014 the nutcracker joffrey ballet chicago auditorium theatre 50 e. Illinois nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet.
Founded in 1956, the joffrey ballet is one of the foremost dance companies performing in the world today. March 8, 2014 i was a teaching artist for the joffrey ballets office of community engagement. Part of the 2014 childrens cast of the joffrey ballets the nutcracker. Amanda assucena and yoshihisa arai discuss what makes robert joffreys the nutcracker magical. With a lush, dramatic design and an impeccably cast ensemble, joffreys nutcracker makes it.
See more ideas about joffrey ballet, ballet and the rite of spring. Joffrey ballets nutcracker brims with wit and magic. Joffrey ballet on the hunt for millions of dollars to mount a. 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. This is the third time the joffrey has won the top award for its whimsical, victorianera america take on the ballet, adapted from e. The original company consisted of six dynamic and highly individual dancers. Dec 18, 2014 the joffrey ballets incarnation of the nutcracker now in its 27th year is a remarkable blend of old world and new style, and is presented with the unparalleled artistry patrons the world over expect from the joffrey. The joffreys annual fall engagement brings the joffreychicago premiere of christopher wheeldons newly envisioned swan lake, october 1526, 2014, followed by the return of the classic holiday chestnut, robert joffreys the nutcracker, december 528, 2014. Click buy tickets and enter snow into the promotional code box when choosing your seats. Artist the national philharmonic orchestra, richard bonynge.
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