A gripping tableau of shadows and colors, Neumeier’s beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairytale follows the tormented mermaid heroine on a journey between the divergent worlds of land and sea—one utterly complex, the other magnificently serene. With sets and costumes of the grandest scale and an original score by composer Lera Auerbach, this fantastical love story, based on Andersen’s original and decidedly complex themes, makes its long-awaited Chicago debut.
The Little Mermaid
Make sure your holiday season starts with the best holiday event in Evanston! Don’t miss enjoying these favorite Yule festivities with your family and friends … and you can take advantage of our special rates for a package of 2 adult tickets and 3 children’s tickets.
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to compose a symphony which achieved a live performance. The Evanston Symphony is proud to include her orchestral masterpiece, the tuneful Third Symphony, on the opening concert of our series spotlighting women artists. An Evanston favorite, Ukrainian-American pianist Inna Faliks shares this spotlight in the virtuoso solo part of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The concert opens with the orchestral suite from Leonard Bernstein’s ground-breaking and ever popular West Side Story.
A gripping tableau of shadows and colors, Neumeier’s beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairytale follows the tormented mermaid heroine on a journey between the divergent worlds of land and sea—one utterly complex, the other magnificently serene. With sets and costumes of the grandest scale and an original score by composer Lera Auerbach, this fantastical love story, based on Andersen’s original and decidedly complex themes, makes its long-awaited Chicago debut.
Love is all-consuming for the beautiful but married Anna, who finds herself caught in a life-changing affair with the dashing Count Vronsky. Set in the late 19th century of Imperial Russia, Possokhov’s immersive adaptation—winner of the 2019 “Oscars of Dance” Benois de la Danse International Prize for Best Choreography—returns to the Joffrey for the first time since its successful world premiere in 2019. This blockbuster ballet, based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, features an original composition by award-winning composer Ilya Demutsky, costumes and sets by Emmy-Award-winning designer Tom Pye, and lighting by famed designer David Finn.
Magic is on the horizon for young Marie and the Nutcracker Prince, thanks to a visit from the charming but mysterious Great Impresario. At the stroke of midnight on a snowy Christmas Eve when the lines between fantasy and reality blur together, Marie sets out on an unforgettable journey through Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, a marvel of sights, sounds, and enchantment. This annual holiday tradition celebrates the magic of the season and the rich cultural heritage of Chicago.
The Joffrey begins its 2022–2023 season with a mixed program that celebrates the magnetic, lyrical talent of friends of the past and present, including Joffrey icon and co-founder Gerald Arpino, choreographer Liam Scarlett, and a world premiere from choreographer Chanel DaSilva featuring an original score by composer Cristina Spinei.
This annual promotee ceremony celebrates the newest voices to our premier citywide ensemble, Voice of Chicago, with a free high octane concert featuring singers from all over the city.
This seasonal showcase will bring to life the sounds of Chicago's Beverly neighborhood through a concert featuring original music, exciting choreography and multimedia presentations.
This seasonal showcase will bring to life the sounds of Chicago's West Town neighborhood through a concert featuring original music, exciting choreography and multimedia presentations.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Chicago! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
Chicago Dance Crash's flagship production of their 20th anniversary season pulls out ALL the bells and whistles to paint a colorful picture of life, strife and relationship goals after the end of the world. The company's hybrid style of hip hop & contemporary movement is supercharged for your post-pandemic pleasure with a considerable cast size, a radio-friendly soundtrack and a cohort of up-and-coming choreographers on the national scene. Of course, TEOTWAWKI was never meant to be easy! Both comedy and suspense are baked into the onstage adventure as its told through the eyes of an 8-year-old narrator whos memory and exact grasp of her surroundings leave quite a bit of room for flair. After a vague and expansive boom takes the fun out of everything our young, female hero keeps it simple in the apocalypse by keeping her distance. No company, no contact, just her and a boombox. It isn't until events join her with one person then another and another that choices have to get made; friends or family, love or blood, peace or freedom. Sprinkle in a greedy gang of marauders, a distant city beyond the wastelands and a ton of stylistic, high-energy movement and now its complicated. Choreographers include creative artist and Archangels Chicago artistic director Annie Franklin, hip hop & street dance specialist Jimmy Weeden and LA-based dancemaker James Gregg making his return to the windy city. Crash rehearsal director KC Bevis serves double duty as both co-choreographer and the lead, onstage role as our protagonist. Booms Day promises to look like nothing ever seen before at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts with both a heavy lift and healthy technical budget employed by costume designer Jeffrey Hancock and lighting designer Erik S. Barry. This two-act, PG-rated production is created by writer Mark Hackman and director/lead choreographer and artistic director of Chicago Dance Crash Jessica Deahr.
Join Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project as they celebrate the Year of Chicago Dance with a free concert in Millennium Park. This one-night-only event features eight thrilling Chicago-based companies, including Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Ayodele Drum and Dance, Chicago Multicultural Dance Center, Forward Momentum Chicago, Joel Hall Dancers & Center, Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago, Najwa Dance Corps, and Red Clay Dance Company.