Dylan Gutierrez

Festival Ballet Theatre to Stage DON QUIXOTE at Irvine Barclay Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Festival Ballet Theatre will return to the Irvine Barclay Theatre this spring with its vibrant production of Don Quixote, based on Miguel de Cervantes' beloved novel.

Youth America Grand Prix Brings Student Ballet Competition And Stars Of Today Meet The Stars Of Tomorrow Gala To Tampa
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

Youth America Grand Prix will host auditions for more than 300 student dancers in Tampa from January 8–11, 2026. The weekend culminates with the Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on January 10 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by Tina St. Angelo - Dec 7, 2025

There are 2 artistic performances in Chicago when you know its Christmastime. One is the Goodman’s A Christmas Carol and the other is the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Lyric.

Festival Ballet Theatre To Present THE NUTCRACKER At Irvine Barclay Theatre In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Festival Ballet Theatre will return to the Irvine Barclay Theatre this December with its acclaimed production of The Nutcracker, running December 6–24, 2025.

Review: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jun 9, 2025

The final production of the Joffrey Ballet season is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This is a busy ballet created by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. The music by Joby Talbot is rich and aligns precisely with the choreography. Bob Crowley’s costumes also help tell the story. Some dancers appear as playing cards with numbers, while others become flamingos used in a croquet game.

Review: JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 28, 2024

What did our critic think of JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House?

The Joffrey Ballet And Kartemquin Films Announce Film Documenting 2024 'Winning Works' Choreographers
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024

Discover the journey of 2024's 'Winning Works' choreographers in a feature-length film by Joffrey Ballet and Kartemquin Films, showcasing the artistry and passion behind their phenomenal performances.

Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Returns to the MCA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, will present four world premieres for the 14th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition. Learn more about the programming here!

Youth America Grand Prix Hosts Tampa Stars of Today Meet The Stars of Tomorrow Gala
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2023

Youth America Grand Prix - the world's largest ballet scholarship competition - will host their Tampa Stars of Today Meet The Stars of Tomorrow Gala on January 6, 2024 at the Straz Center. 

The Adler Planetarium to Present An Action Lines Production: COSMIC RHYTHMS, In Association With The Joffrey Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

The Adler Planetarium presents an Action Lines production: Cosmic Rhythms, in association with the Joffrey Ballet. Experience a mesmerizing journey through the universe with dance, animation, and commentary from Adler astronomers. Running from February 14 to April 17, 2024.

Festival Ballet Theatre Presents THE NUTCRACKER!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

Festival Ballet Theatre presents the return of its critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County's premiere entertainment venues.

The Joffrey Academy Announces 14th Annual WINNING WORKS, Featuring Five World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, presents five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) artists to submit applications for the Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Choreographic Competition.

Joffrey Ballet Company Artists' Production Company, Action Lines, Releases New Short Film For Pride Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2022

The Joffrey Ballet and Action Lines, a video production company founded by Joffrey Artists Xavier Núñez, Dylan Gutierrez, and writer/producer Eric Grant, unveil a bold new video filmed at the FDR Four Freedoms State Park to mark Pride Month.

Joffrey Studio Series Continues Through March And April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2021

2020 winners of annual Winning Works choreographic competition reimagine their works for the virtual stage; livestream performances on March 25-26 and April 8-9

Joffrey Ballet Artists Activate 150 Media Stream With Dynamic New Video Installation
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2021

The Joffrey Ballet has announced that a dynamic video installation featuring members of the company will animate the acclaimed 150 Media Stream public art exhibition at 150 N. Riverside Plaza as the inaugural output of Action Lines, a new production company formed here by a pair of Joffrey Ballet Company Artists, Xavier Núñez and Dylan Gutierrez, and writer and film producer Eric Grant. 

The Music Center & KCET Present SPOTLIGHT VIRTUAL GRAND FINALE Featuring Lindsay Mendez, Josh Groban and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2020

The Music Center and KCET have announced an expansion of their broadcast partnership with the upcoming airing of the 32nd annual Music Center Spotlight Virtual Grand Finale on KCET as part of its weekly arts and culture series, SOUTHLAND SESSIONS on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., and on PBS SoCal on Sat, Septembe.r 19, 2020, at 7 p.m.

Review: THE NUTCRACKER by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Welcomes the Holiday Season at The Soraya
by Shari Barrett - Dec 9, 2019

'Tis the season for the popular Christmas-themed ballet THE NUTCRACKER to fill stages around the world offering families the chance to experience the emotionally engaging story of Clara and the dreamlike journey she takes to the Land of Sweets with the Nutcracker as her guide. During the December 7 and 8 weekend, The Soraya's resident dance company, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, perhaps best known for edgy programs featuring the most notable contemporary choreography, kicked off the troupe's fifth Soraya season at Cal State Northridge with something different: the most traditional of story ballets. With Tchaikovsky's original music, this storybook production, choreographed by ASFB executive director Jean-Phillippe Malaty and artistic director Tom Mossbrucker, set THE NUTCRACKER in the Victorian era, beginning with the resplendent holiday party and concluding with the fantastical scenes in the second act centered around a bright and colorful carousel.

Festival Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER Welcomes A Stunning Array Of World-Class Guest Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2019

Festival Ballet Theatre presents the return of The Nutcracker.  The critically acclaimed production, featuring magnificent colorful sets and dazzling costumes by award-winning designers Simon Pastukh and Galina Solovyeva, has been delighting audiences and critics in Orange County for over 30 years.  The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's renowned score, opens December 7 with performances through December 24 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's Presents THE NUTCRACKER
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 2, 2019

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet returns to The Soraya this holiday season with three performances of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker, on December 7 & 8. With Tchaikovsky's original music, this storybook production, choreographed by ASFB executive director Jean-Phillippe Malaty and artistic director Tom Mossbrucker, is set in the Victorian era, beginning with the resplendent party and concluding with the fantastical scenes in the second act centered around a bright and colorful carousel.  

Festival Ballet Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season At Irvine Barclay Theatre 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2019

Festival Ballet Theatre, Orange County's resident professional ballet company, is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season. The season starts with The Firebird on October 12 and 13, followed by The Nutcracker from December 7 to 24, Swan Lake on March 21 and 22, concluding with Gala of the Stars in August 2020 (venue to be announced).