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### Golden Hour by Joffrey Ballet **Event Overview:** Bask in the glow of "Golden Hour," a radiant mixed repertoire program presented by the Joffrey Ballet. This captivating event will take place from February 20 to March 2, 2025, at the Lyric Opera House. The program promises an evening of warmth and splendor, featuring a blend of world premieres and audience favorites. **Performance Details:** 1. **Princess and the Pea** - **Choreography:** Dani Rowe - **Music:** Jim Stephenson - **Description:** Australian choreographer Dani Rowe, known for her rich, flowing, and contemporary style, presents a modern re-envisioning of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale, "Princess and the Pea." 2. **Heimat** - **Choreography:** Cathy Marston - **Music:** Richard Wagner - **Description:** Cathy Marston’s "Heimat" is a dance interpretation of Wagner's symphonic poem "Siegfried Idyll." It paints a serene picture of a family in the Swiss countryside and explores the concept of "heimat," a term that suggests a place of spiritual and creative familiarity. 3. **Under the Trees' Voices** - **Choreography:** Nicolas Blanc - **Music:** Ezio Bosso - **Description:** Set to Symphony No. 2 by Bosso, Nicolas Blanc’s "Under the Trees’ Voices" examines the persistence of community and connection in the age of distance and isolation. The piece imagines a future of hope and unity, reminding us that we are better together than alone. 4. **Andante** - **Choreography:** Yuri Possokhov - **Music:** Dmitri Shostakovich - **Description:** Renowned choreographer Yuri Possokhov returns with an intimate world premiere set on three dancers. Possokhov is celebrated for his critically acclaimed works, including "Anna Karenina," "The Miraculous Mandarin," and "Don Quixote." **Choreographers:** - **Dani Rowe:** Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre, known for her works with San Francisco Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater, and more. - **Cathy Marston:** Award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich. - **Nicolas Blanc:** Chicago-based choreographer and Rehearsal Director at The Joffrey Ballet, with works created for New York City Ballet, Rome Opera Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet. - **Yuri Possokhov:** Renowned dancer and choreographer with creations for The Joffrey Ballet, The Australian Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Bolshoi Ballet. **Venue:** - **Location:** Lyric Opera House - **Dates:** February 20 - March 2, 2025 Join the Joffrey Ballet for an unforgettable evening of dance that celebrates the beauty of human connection and artistic expression.

Dancers from Chicago’s world-renowned Joffrey Ballet join the CSO with newly commissioned choreographies. Symphonies by Haydn and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges abound in witty and joyful melodies while two 20th-century works are full of popular influences: Perkinson’s jazz-tinted Sinfonietta No. 1 and Milhaud’s rollicking Brazilian postcard, The Ox on the Roof.

### Event Description: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Joffrey Ballet **Event:** Alice's Adventures in Wonderland **Dates:** June 5-15, 2025 **Location:** Lyric Opera House, Chicago **Choreography:** Christopher Wheeldon **Music:** Joby Talbot #### Event Overview: Experience the Chicago premiere of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with the Joffrey Ballet, the first American ballet company to bring Christopher Wheeldon’s imaginative interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale to life. This production plunges audiences down the rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with whimsical characters and extraordinary adventures. #### Artistic Highlights: - **Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon:** Two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings a modern twist to this beloved story, creating a visually stunning and emotionally engaging performance. - **Music by Joby Talbot:** The hallucinatory soundscape composed by Joby Talbot features sweeping melodies and ticking clocks, enhancing the magical atmosphere of Wonderland. - **Design by Bob Crowley:** Tony Award-winning designer Bob Crowley’s vibrant stagecraft and puppetry make Wonderland wonderfully real, adding layers of humor, eccentricity, and fantasy to the performance. #### Characters: - **Alice and the White Rabbit** - **Mad Hatter** - **Queen of Hearts** - **Caterpillar** #### Sponsors: - **Presenting Sponsor:** Ethel Gofen - **Major Sponsors:** Mary Jo and Doug Basler, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters - **Costume Sponsor:** Jane Ellen Murray Foundation Join us for a seamless fusion of dance, storytelling, and visual artistry as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland takes you on a magical trip through an extraordinary realm. Don’t miss this audience-favorite dance adventure at the Lyric Opera House from June 5-15, 2025.