American Legends

Interplay

Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Music: Morton Gould
A lavish and bright color palette and unapologetic energy set the tone for this playful romp that celebrates the exuberance of children as they grow up.

“Exhilarating”
– The New York Times

Sea Shadow

Choreography: Gerald Arpino
Music: Maurice Ravel
In Sea Shadow, a lush duet inspired by the romantic Ondine fable, a beautiful sea nymph falls in a love with a man, despite the tragic consequences. It is “one of the most beautiful duets in all ballet.” (Walter Terry, late dean of American dance critics) This ballet was created by Joffrey co-founder and former artistic director Gerald Arpino, who would have marked his 90th birthday this year. We perform Sea Shadow in his honor.
“Effectively sensuous”
– The New York Times

Nine Sinatra Songs

Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Music: Frank Sinatra
The classic voice of Sinatra will set you swinging during this wildly popular Tharp piece that explores dance in sultry, glamorous and sometimes comic vignettes.

“An indisputable winner”
– The New York Times
Production Sponsor – Jane Ellen Murray Foundation

Son of Chamber Symphony

WORLD PREMIERE
Choreography: Stanton Welch
Houston-based choreographer and artistic director for the Houston Ballet, Stanton Welch creates a new work on The Joffrey Ballet.

Stanton Welch is “making the world take notice”
– San Francisco Chronicle

Meet the Artists will occur on:

Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at 1:30pm
Thursday, February 21st, 2013 at 6:30pm
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at 6:30pm

All performances take place at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway