Changes afoot at the Auditorium Theatre

CHICAGO – Tania Castroverde Moskalenko officially took the helm as the new CEO of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University at a press luncheon onstage…

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Abundant Eye Candy in Joffrey’s ‘Bold Moves’ (review)

The contemporary works on Joffrey’s latest (through Feb. 21 at the Auditorium Theatre) have little in common, once again showing off the company’s versatility in a…

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Choreographer Ashley Page Premieres Joffrey Work in ‘Bold Moves’

CHICAGO — After nearly three decades dancing and choreographing with the Royal Ballet in his native London, and another in Glasgow as the director of…

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Joffrey’s ‘Sylvia’ breaks from tradition, just like it used to

Following a highly successful pre-season weekend last month featuring up-and-coming choreographers, the official opening night of the Joffrey Ballet’s 60th anniversary season threw many of…

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Frank Chaves’ Swan Song

Even on the heels of a highly successful 25th anniversary season, the announcement of Frank Chaves’ retirement as Artistic Director of River North Dance Chicago (RNDC)…

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Dance for Life 2015 is in the books

To quote Miley Cyrus, “It’s our party, we can do what we want…” …and at Dance for Life 2015, we sure did. I took a…

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An exclusive peek at RivNo’s world premiere “the frost that binds”

This Saturday, March 28 River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) will be presenting two world premiere performances as part of the closing performance of the company’s…

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Celebration and Celebrities at the Aud’s 125th Birthday Bash

Last night the Auditorium Theatre was teeming with opulence and excitement, in addition to Chicago celebrities John Mahoney, Patti LuPone, and Mayor Rahm too. The…

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Highlights to look for in 2014-15 (and tickets on the cheap)

Season announcements for the big venues have been trickling into my inbox, and this is actually the time to think about loading your dance calendar….

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River North’s spring one night stand at the Auditorium Theatre

Seeing River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) at the Auditorium Theatre felt a little bizarre. Like a buffalo in the Amazon, the ornately dressed Auditorium isn’t…

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