Making a new american nutcracker takes you behind the scenes as the joffrey ballet reinvents the nutcracker into an inclusive american tale, relocating the ballet to the worlds fair in 1893 chicago and changing the aristocratic family of the original into a closeknit, working class immigrant family. The goal of the program is to create working professionals in the dance world. Ten years in the making, the joffrey ballet s new nutcracker tells the story of a city our city. A big fan of the wonderful joffrey ballet and recently loved their classical presentation of swan lake. Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired by chicago. Choreographer christopher wheeldon, whos been a star in the dance world for years, recently expanded his reach with the broadway rendition of the classic film an american in paris. See the nutcracker live at the historic auditorium theatre of roosevelt university in downtown chicago at 50 east congress parkway, december, 2017. Dec 04, 2019 the joffrey ballet production of the nutcracker. Robert joffrey s the nutcracker inside the studio duration. Robert joffrey and gerald arpinos uniquely american vision of dance first took form in 1956.
Joffrey ballet opens the holiday season with the nutcracker. Nov 29, 2017 yet when the joffrey ballet presented the world premiere of christopher wheeldons new nutcracker last year, audiences got a uniquely chicagoan production that turns the original story on its head. A video i filmed and edited for the joffrey ballet, during a tech rehearsal on december 18, 2008. Joffrey ballet to salute early roots in all stars all stars. Subscribers and fans of the joffrey ballet have been anticipating the companys new nutcracker for well over a year now. The story, now set during the construction of the 1893 columbian worlds exposition in chicago, features the immigrant communities that built this spectacular fair. Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show youtube. Having retired cofounder robert joffreys production of the nutcracker after nearly 30 years, the joffrey ballet debuted a brandnew version in 2016, set in. The joffrey ballet announced tuesday that it has commissioned a new nutcracker from choreographer christopher wheeldon, which will have its world premiere in. Joffrey ballet presents christopher wheeldons the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre the nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic set to peter tchaikovskys iconic score. Having retired cofounder robert joffrey s production of the nutcracker after nearly 30 years, the joffrey ballet debuted a brandnew version in 2016, set in chicago against the backdrop of the. 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 school is the only ballet school in new york city that offers a wellrounded dance curriculum that includes serious training in both classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, adagio, mens classes and contemporary ballet technique, improvisation, partnering, as well as modern, character, choreography, dance. All summer intensive programs take place in chicago, il.
The joffrey ballet celebrates the holidays with the. Nothing like a little snow to ring in the holidays. Joffrey testimonials an experience i will never forget 3 aussies share joffrey joy read article. The joffrey nutcracker is the star atop chicago s holiday tree. What makes joffrey training unique is that the dancer is trained in all forms of dance with a foundation in classical ballet. The joffreys new nutcracker is set in chicago on the grounds of the 1893 worlds fair. The magic of the season takes hold when a visit from the. Nov 29, 2018 nothing like a little snow to ring in the holidays. Brian wrote a new narrative for christopher wheeldons nutcracker at the joffrey.
Joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker continues to dazzle and charm. Tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon has reimagined the. Balllet chicago nutcracker dec 19, 2014 show ron mckinney. 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. Here, marie is a poor polish immigrant whose family lives in a shack on the construction grounds of chicagos 1863 worlds columbian exposition. Click here for more information on childrens cast auditions for the nutcracker. Ten years in the making, the joffrey ballets new nutcracker tells the story of a city our city. The joffrey ballets new nutcracker is set at the 1893 worlds columbian exposition in chicago. This week, the joffrey ballet is holding open auditions for the childrens cast of the nutcracker. The joffrey s nutcracker maintains the spirit of the original 1987 performance, while sparkling with contemporary choreography, dazzling costumes, tchaikovskys thrilling score, inventive lighting and extravagant set design. The joffrey ballet school is the only ballet school in new york city that offers a wellrounded dance curriculum that includes serious training in both classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, adagio, mens classes and contemporary ballet technique, improvisation, partnering, as well as modern, character, choreography, dance history, music, pilates and yoga. A free inside look at the joffrey ballet salary trends based on 16 salaries wages for 12 jobs at the joffrey ballet.
Joffrey ballet reimagines the nutcracker set in chicago. All students in the chicago area with dance experience are invited to audition. The joffrey ballets holiday gift to chicago is a nutcracker that the city can call its own, one that tells the story of chicagoans and the magic of family, said ashley wheater, the mary b. How was the joffrey s creative team inspired by the epochal worlds fair, and what aspects of the reallife fair made it into their new production.
The joffrey ballets criticallyacclaimed reimagined classic, the nutcracker, by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon, returns to open the holiday season at the historic. Expert is a resale marketplace, not a box office or venue. The nutcracker gets a spectacular update in choreographer christopher wheeldons world premiere for joffrey ballet. Discover how the joffrey ballets creative team brought this original piece to life. Pbs documentary of wheeldons nutcracker at joffrey. Chicago tonight joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker. Journey to chicagos 1893 worlds fair with wheeldons holiday masterpiece. The joffrey ballet s new nutcracker is set at the 1893 worlds columbian exposition in chicago. How could anything replace robert joffreys beloved nutcracker, his final gift to the. A radiant moment in chicago history key to magic of joffreys. Salaries posted anonymously by the joffrey ballet employees. 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.
One of chicagos favorite holiday traditions, robert joffreys the nutcracker has been delighting audiences both young and old since its first chicago performance in 1996. Magic is on the horizon for young marie and her mother, a sculptress creating the iconic statue of the republic. Yet when the joffrey ballet presented the world premiere of christopher wheeldons new nutcracker last year, audiences got a uniquely chicagoan production that turns the original story on its head. 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. Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago, il tickets get your tickets now at tickets. They build elaborate rat puppets and a magnificent tree. The art deco nutcracker is a fabulously fun frolic of an evening. As they prepare for their annual holiday celebration, a visit from the charming but mysterious great impresario sets off a christmas eve dream of. The world renowned joffrey ballet once again transforms the auditorium theatre into a winter wonderland full of magical toys and waltzing snowflakes during the annual production of robert joffreys the nutcracker. Joffrey ballet to begin nutcracker auditions next monthit might still be summer, but chicagos joffrey ballet company is looking ahead to its annual christmastime tradition a production of the. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
The joffrey is a worldclass, chicagobased ballet company and dance. Wgn radios michael heidemann catches up with joffrey ballet dancer, amanda assucena regarding her career and her amazing performance in the nutcracker. One way it does that is in ensuring that no two performances of its nutcracker are ever the same. Join narrator neve campbell and the creative team behind the joffrey ballets new production of christopher wheeldons the nutcracker, a bold reimagining of the christmas classic that. The original company consisted of six dynamic and highly individual dancers. Peter llyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the chicago philharmonic. Used for joffreys broadcast and online advertising campaign for. One of chicagos favorite holiday traditions, robert joffreys the nutcracker has been delighting audiences both young and old. Dec 29, 2019 click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. Joffrey ballet holds auditions for the nutcracker in chicago. The nutcracker program book by the joffrey ballet issuu. Their nutcracker 2019 however, while brilliantly performed deformed the plot and lost the charm.
Christopher wheeldons the nutcracker takes you on a magical journey with marie to the dream fair set in chicago before the 1893 worlds columbian exposition. With gratitude to the nutcracker commissioning sponsors. Chicago wls youve never seen the nutcracker the way it will look this december in a joffrey ballet extravaganza. 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. Dec 17, 20 the joffrey takes pains both artistic and physical to keep it seemingly new. The joffrey is a worldclass, chicago based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a uni. Nutcracker childrens cast auditions joffrey ballet. Chicago tonight joffrey ballets reimagined nutcracker inspired. The joffrey ballet schools production of the nutcracker is a traditional holiday classic you wont want to miss. Click here for more information 2019 nutcracker childrens cast auditions. View all hotels near joffrey ballet of chicago on tripadvisor. The joffrey ballet is not affiliated with any other dance training or school program, including the joffrey ballet school in new york.
Every december at the joffrey ballet in chicago, illinois. Photo by cheryl mann choreographed by the tony awardwinning christopher wheeldon, and set to the beloved tchaikovsky score, it cleverly shifted the story courtesy of childrens book author brian selznick to the fairs chicago construction site during the wintry months of 1892. The twoact ballet had its premiere at the maryinsky theatre in street petersburg, russia, on december 17, 1892. Click the image below to view the nutcracker digital program book. The joffrey ballet performs christopher wheeldons chicagothemed reinvention of the nutcracker. I think that the bar has been raised, said joffrey ballet artistic director ashley wheater. An allstar creative team joined forces with the athletic dancers of the joffrey for a. Dec 03, 2017 joffrey ballet presents christopher wheeldons the nutcracker at the auditorium theatre. Here, marie is a poor polish immigrant whose family lives in a shack on the construction grounds of chicago s 1863 worlds columbian exposition. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The joffrey ballet s holiday gift to chicago is a nutcracker that the city can call its own, one that tells the story of chicagoans and the magic of family, said ashley wheater, the mary b. The nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic set to peter tchaikovskys iconic score.
Final robert joffreycreated nutcracker for 201516 season. Photo by cheryl mann the wonderful story of the nutcracker and the mouse king written. The joffrey academy, located in the exelon education center at joffrey tower in chicago, illinois is the only school that follows the organizational mission, training syllabi, and artistic vision of the joffrey. Created last year and performed again in 2017, the joffrey ballet gives a fresh take on this christmas tale setting the story in chicago in 1893 during the chicago. The joffrey takes pains both artistic and physical to keep it seemingly new. Anchoring the production is tchaikovskys timeless, evocative score, which is. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The joffrey ballet is pleased to present a brilliantly reimagined nutcracker by tony awardwinning choreographer christopher wheeldon. Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago.
When it premiered in 2016, some greeted wheeldons reimagining of the nutcracker, with skepticism. How was the joffreys creative team inspired by the epochal worlds fair, and what aspects of the reallife fair made it into their new production. The joffrey ballet will be performing the nutcracker through dec. Created last year and performed again in 2017, the joffrey ballet gives a fresh take on this christmas tale setting the story in chicago in 1893 during the chicago worlds fair. The joffrey ballet celebrates the holidays with the nutcracker. I wanted to get some closeup shots of the dancers, views that joffrey ballet nutcracker 2008 on vimeo. Pbs documentary of wheeldons nutcracker at joffrey ballet. Christopher wheeldons allnew production of the nutcracker for the joffrey ballet of chicago is shaping up to be quite a broadwaystyle extravaganza. Set in chicago, the christmas ballet should soon top the list. Nov 01, 2017 christopher wheeldons the nutcracker takes you on a magical journey with marie to the dream fair set in chicago before the 1893 worlds columbian exposition.
Audition for summer dance intensives, yearround programs, and the joffrey ballets nutcracker. Magic abounds in christopher wheeldons the nutcracker, the joffrey ballets magnificent holiday gift that keeps on giving, playing at the auditorium theatre through december 29th. Joffrey ballet tickets at auditorium theatre il chicago, il. For questions and general inquiries, email nccadmin at joffrey dot org all auditions take place at joffrey tower 10 east randolph street. Christopher wheeldons masterpiece is back december at the auditorium theatre.
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