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The health and safety of the Joffrey artists and audience members remain the Joffrey’s priority.

On behalf of everyone at the Joffrey, we cannot wait to see audiences at the theatre soon. Adding to all of this is the beginning of our partnership with Lyric Opera House, which we are so proud and excited to call our new home. We also celebrate the return of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker, a production that is sure to uplift spirits this holiday season. We are thrilled to present a season that represents the Joffrey on so many different levels, including three works by close members of the Joffrey family, a work of genius by Yuri Possokhov, a world-premiere adaptation of a powerful American story from Cathy Marston, and a Joffrey debut by George Balanchine-a giant of the art form. The return of live performance is a welcome salve right now, a chance for all of us to come together again and share the magic of the stage. “After an extraordinary year of unknowns, we can think of no greater pleasure than announcing the Joffrey’s coming season of hope, renewal, and joy. Galvin Artistic Director, and Greg Cameron, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joffrey: Joint statement from Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Closing the season in spectacular fashion is the world-premiere adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men by choreographer Cathy Marston (featuring an original composition by Academy Award®-nominated composer Thomas Newman), and the Joffrey premiere of Serenade by dance pioneer George Balanchine, April 27–May 8, 2022.Īll performances take place at the historic Lyric Opera House in downtown Chicago at 20 North Upper Wacker Drive. Soon after, the Joffrey celebrates the return of Christopher Wheeldon’s magical production of The Nutcracker, December 4–26, 2021, followed by the Joffrey remount of Yuri Possokhov’s family-friendly, humorous version of Don Quixote February 16–27, 2022.

The Joffrey Ballet begins its 2021–2022 season with the triumphant mixed repertory program, Home: a Celebration, October 13–24, 2021, including original works by choreographers Chanel DaSilva, Joffrey Rehearsal Director Nicolas Blanc, Joffrey Artist Yoshihisa Arai, and a beloved ballet classic choreographed by Joffrey co-founder Gerald Arpino.

Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, proudly announces The Joffrey Ballet’s inaugural season at the Lyric Opera House, marking the Company’s long-awaited return to the stage with live performances featuring several new-to-the-stage works, highly-anticipated remounts, company debuts, and the world-premiere adaptation of a classic American story. Wednesday, (Chicago) – Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B.