Ashley Wheater

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.

Review: THE JOFFREY+BALLET IN THE U.S. at NYPL for the Performing Arts Fascinates
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 26, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is now presenting a fabulous new large-scale exhibition, 'The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.' through March 1st.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Launches Joffrey Ballet Exhibition
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will soon present a new large-scale exhibition, The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. Despite The Joffrey Ballet's size and cultural impact, it has received scant scholarly attention to date. However, in 2017, the Jerome Robbins Dance Division acquired the entire Joffrey archive—the largest acquisition for The New York Public Library in a decade.

Joffrey Ballet Announces Four Additional Performances Of Christoper Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Joffrey Ballet has announced four additional performances of Christopher Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and introduced a Discount Family Series package.

Joffrey Ballet Opens 2024-25 Season With US Premiere Of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Joffrey Ballet has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring the US premiere of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT.

The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes New Member To Its Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

Anne L. Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Shari Massey, Acting President and CEO, have announced the appointment of Ofelia Casillas to the Joffrey Board of Directors for the 2024–2027 term.

Joffrey Academy Launches Call For Artists For 15th Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

The Joffrey Academy is seeking submissions for its 15th annual Winning Works choreographic competition, inviting artists nationwide to showcase their talents and creativity in dance. Learn how to apply!

Free Joffrey Ballet Performance Set for Pritzker Pavilion in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet has announced the programming for the Joffrey for All free performance, which will feature a mixed repertory program in Millennium Park by Joffrey Company Artists and students from the Joffrey Academy of Dance Community Engagement programs.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Presents New Exhibition on The Joffrey Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will present a new large-scale exhibition, The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey Ballet's L.A. Debut of ANNA KARENINA Comes to the Music Center
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

 The Music Center's boldest dance season yet, featuring a number of works about strong, dynamic women, continues when The Joffrey Ballet's rendition of Anna Karenina commands the stage of The Music Center's iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, June 21–23, 2024.