Chicago’s renowned Joffrey Ballet company performs an exciting program featuring dynamic young choreographers from Europe. Works include Liam Scarlett’s sensual “Vespertine,” Alexander Ekman’s uplifting “Joy” and Nicolas Blanc’s “Beyond the Shore,” which will take audiences through five mesmerizing worlds set to an orchestral and electronic soundscape by Mason Bates.
The Joffrey Presents: Not Your Grandma’s Ballet
Joffrey Ballet
Founded by Robert Joffrey in 1956
Based in Chicago
Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director
Running-time two hours including two intermissions
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Joffrey Ballet
Founded by Robert Joffrey in 1956
Based in Chicago
Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director
Running-time two hours including two intermissions
