The Joffrey Ballet presents
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
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A production in two acts with costumes by Bregje van Balen (former dancer with Nederlands Dance Theatre) and original set/lighting designs by Linus Fellbom (credited with more than 200 productions, including the world tour for Swedish rock band Refused),Midsummer Night's Dream made its world premiere with The Royal Swedish Ballet in 2015 and is widely considered Ekman's wildest and most daring production. Ekman's ode to the longest day of the year follows a traditional Midsummer festival—from a passionate, lively celebration by day to a whirl wind dream by night. Ekman's picturesque fusion of classical and contemporary ballet blurs the line between the real and the imagined, making audiences wonder, was it all just a dream?
Celebrated around the globe for his cutting-edge creativity, Ekman has collaborated with companies worldwide to create award-winning works that both entertain and challenge the observer. Midsummer Night's Dream will be the fourth work by Ekman that The Joffrey Ballet has performed; past productions include his critically a acclaimed Joy (April 2017) and Tullei in 2015, along with the wild and rhythmic Episode 31. Midsummer Night's Dream features live music performed by the Lyric Opera Orchestra,conducted by Scott Speck,Music Director of The Joffrey Ballet. |
With gratitude to Midsummer Night's Dream Presenting Sponsor and Set and Costume Build Sponsor: Lynda Sue Lane M.D.,Major Production Sponsors: Mary Jo and Doug Basler, Mr .and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters III ,and the Women's Board of The Joffrey Ballet ,and Production Sponsors: Holly Palmer Foundation ,and Jeanette Stevens.
Tickets and Schedule The Joffrey Ballet performs Midsummer Night’s Dream from April through Sunday, May 5,2024; the full performance schedule is as follows: Saturday,April 27 at 7:30 PM; Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 PM; Thursday,May 2 at 7:30 PM; Friday, May 3 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 PM. Single tickets start at $36 and are available for purchase at Lyric Opera Box Office located at 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr. and by telephone at 312.386.8905, or online at joffrey.org |