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The Joffrey Ballet Marks 10 Years Of Christopher Wheeldon’s THE NUTCRACKER At The Lyric Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker this December with 27 performances at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.), running December 5–28, 2025.

Works & Process to Present San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet in Yuri Possokhov's EUGENE ONEGIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Works & Process will present San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet in Yuri Possokhov's Eugene Onegin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.

Joffrey Ballet Welcomes First All-Grainger Academy Class Of New Company Artists For 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater has added three dancers to the Joffrey roster for the 2025-26 season. Learn more about the new dancers here!

The Joffrey Ballet Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon's THE NUTCRACKER
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025

This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the 10th anniversary of two-time Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker. Learn more about when to see it how to get tickets!

Wrightwood 659 to Present THE JOFFREY + BALLET IN THE U.S. Exhibition This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

Wrightwood 659 will present The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. October 3–December 20, 2025. The exhibition celebrates The Joffrey Ballet’s 70th Anniversary with rare archival footage, costumes, and documents, tracing the company’s role as a model for American ballet.

Joffrey Ballet to Open 70th Season with US Premiere of Liam Scarlett's CARMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet will open its 70th anniversary season with the U.S. Premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen, a tale of love, betrayal, and defiance set within the gritty confines of a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain. Learn more!

The Joffrey Ballet Appoints Mary Rose Alexander To Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet has announced the appointment of Mary Rose Alexander to its Board of Directors for the 2025–2028 term. The announcement was made jointly by Board Chair Jim McDonough and President and CEO Greg Cameron.

Joffrey Ballet and Lyric Opera of Chicago Extend Residency Agreement Through 2034
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet have announced a seven-year extension of their partnership, officially securing the Joffrey’s residency at the historic Lyric Opera House through June 30, 2034.

Joffrey Ballet Announces New Rehearsal Director Christine Rocas
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet has announced the appointment of Christine Rocas, former Joffrey Company Artist, as Rehearsal Director of The Joffrey Ballet. Rocas steps into the role following twenty years as a Company Artist and one year serving as Interim Rehearsal Director.

ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Closes The Joffrey Ballet 69th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet concludes its 69th season with two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's enchanting and family-friendly Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Joffrey Ballet Welcomes Rahm Emanuel and Jason Kalajainen to Board of Directors
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

Anne L. Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Greg Cameron, President and CEO, have announced the appointment of Rahm Emanuel and Jason Kalajainen to the Joffrey Board of Directors for the 2025–2028 term.

New Joffrey Welcomes Minjoo Kim To Ballet Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet has welcomed Minjoo Kim (lncheon, South Korea), as the Joffrey's newest Company Artist for the remaining 2024–25 season.

EUGENE ONEGIN To Have World Premiere Production From San Francisco Ballet And The Joffrey Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025

San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet have announced the world premiere commission of Yuri Possokhov's Eugene Onegin, based on Alexander Pushkin's classic novel and marking the first full-length co-production between the two renowned companies.

The Joffrey Ballet Reveals 2025-26 Season at Lyric Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

The Joffrey’s 2025-2026 season at Lyric Opera House has been revealed, featuring U.S. and Chicago premieres by Liam Scarlett and Yuri Possokhov, and a celebration of dance legends Martha Graham, Glen Tetley and more. Learn more!

Celebrate 15th Anniversary Of Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works At The MCA in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

​The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of its choreographic competition, Winning Works, with five world premieres over two weekends in March. Learn more!

Joffrey Ballet Presents Two World Premieres In GOLDEN HOUR Mixed Rep Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.

Joffrey Ballet Reveals Winners Of 15th Annual Winning Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet announced the winners of its 15th annual Winning Works competition, with new performances set to premiere from March 14-23, 2025, showcasing innovative choreography. Learn more!

Joffrey Ballet's Reimagined THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Lyric Opera House Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet's reimagined production of The Nutcracker by two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, will return to the Lyric Opera House next month. Learn more about the new production and find out how to get tickets here!

The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes Four New Dancers To The Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater MBE has announced the addition of four dancers to the Joffrey roster for the 2024-25 season.

Joffrey Ballet Receives $5M Gift From Grainger Foundation To Endow & Rename Joffrey Academy Of Dance
by Joshua Wright - Sep 26, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million gift from Lake Forest-based Grainger Foundation to support the next generation of ballet and endow and rename the Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of The Joffrey Ballet; announced today by The Joffrey Ballet Board of Directors. Effective immediately, the Joffrey Academy of Dance will assume the name of Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet.