Review: JOFFREY BALLET AMERICAN ICONS at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by Tina St. Angelo - Feb 23, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century.
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
Joffrey Ballet Opens 70th Anniversary Season with CARMEN
by Emmy Rice - Jun 22, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet opens 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.
Joffrey Ballet Announces New Rehearsal Director Christine Rocas
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 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.
Joffrey Ballet Dancer Christian Holder Dies at 75
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Christian Holder, noted as a dancer, choreographer, actor, teacher, costume designer, writer, painter and singer, has died at age 75.
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!