Swan Lake

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Overview

October 17-28, 2018

Choreographer: © Christopher Wheeldon

Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Click on the image below to read the Swan Lake program book.

Art intertwines with life in Wheeldon's modern re-telling of one of the most famous ballets of all time. Set in the studios of the Paris Opera Ballet, a company dancer falls in love with his beautiful partner, a star ballerina who is being pursued by an arts patron with bad intentions. A ballet-within-a-ballet, Wheeldon's version combines classical elements with a touch of fantasy, as lavish sets and breathtaking choreography take hold in this timeless story danced to Tchaikovsky's mesmerizing score.

Production Sponsor

Sage Foundation

The performance runs 2 hours and 45 minutes including one 20-minute intermission and one 15-minute intermission.

Large print programs are available in the Aisle 1 Patron Services office.

For more information on accessibility services offered please visit joffrey.org/accessibility

News

Headline	Topic	Publication	Date
‘Swan Lake’ Review — Joffrey Ballet Production Is a Revelation	Swan Lake	Splash Magazines Chicago	October 26, 2018
Chicago STEM Experiences in October	Swan Lake	STEM Kids Chicago	October 25, 2018
Dyer dancer takes ballet bow in Joffrey’s ‘Swan Lake’	Swan Lake Evan Boersma	Post-Tribune	October 24, 2018
The Joffrey Ballet’s SWAN LAKE is a Must-See Production	Swan Lake	The Chicago Moms	October 24, 2018
Christopher Wheeldon’s “Swan Lake” is a masterpiece	Swan Lake	Chicago on Stage	October 22, 2018
Joffrey's 'Swan Lake' draws on Degas, backstage drama	Swan Lake Amanda Assucena	Windy City Times	October 21, 2018
Joffrey’s Swan Lake launches a new season of ballet and music	Swan Lake	WFMT	October 20, 2018
Joffrey Ballet Presents SWAN LAKE Review – Ballet Inside Ballet	Swan Lake	Picture This Post	October 20, 2018
Joffrey Ballet presents Wheeldon's 'Swan Lake'	Swan Lake	Northwest Indiana Times	October 18, 2018
'Swan Lake' review: a new Joffrey treasure — Christopher Wheeldon's changed ending and all	Swan Lake	Chicago Tribune	October 18, 2018
Joffrey Ballet Dancers Demonstrate Their Prowess in ‘Swan Lake’	Swan Lake	WTTW	October 18, 2018
Swan Lake will take you on a trance!	Swan Lake	Chicagonista	October 18, 2018
Christopher Wheeldon's Blockbuster Swan Lake Auditorium Theatre	Swan Lake	Chicago3Media	October 18, 2018
Lake Effect: Joffrey’s Beautiful “Swan Lake”	Swan Lake	Imaginary Friend	October 18, 2018
Theatre Review: Christopher Wheeldon’s “Swan Lake” 2018	Swan Lake	BTS Celebs	October 18, 2018
Joffrey Ballet’s reimagined ‘Swan Lake’ remains a triumph of artistry	Swan Lake	Chicago Sun-Times	October 18, 2018
"Swan Lake" Returns to Stage Auditorium Theatre	Swan Lake	Russian Chicago Magazine	October 17, 2018
Swan Lake – Still Relevant Today	Swan Lake Luis Eduardo Gonzalez	4dancers	October 17, 2018
‘Swan Lake’ is the ballet everyone knows and loves — and the Joffrey is bringing it back	Swan Lake	Chicago Tribune	October 16, 2018
Weekend 101: Oct. 19-21	Swan Lake	Make It Better	October 16, 2018
SNL, Lyric & Joffrey Season Openers Take Audiences From the Ridiculous to the Sublime	Swan Lake	Rebellious Magazine	October 15, 2018
Best Bets: Romeo Santos plays Rosemont's Allstate Tuesday, Bruce Hornsby plays piano at Arcada Wednesday	Swan Lake	Daily Herald	October 15, 2018
Christopher Wheeldon's Blockbuster Swan Lake Returns to Open the Joffrey's 2018-2019 Season	Swan Lake	Spotlight on the Lake	October 11, 2018
Culture Beat: Spotlighting the Can't-Miss Productions of the Season	Swan Lake	Michigan Avenue	October 8, 2018
Joffrey Ballet opens season with Christopher Wheeldon's Swan Lake	Swan Lake	Windy City Times	October 6, 2018
Chicago Is Talking About . . .	Swan Lake	The Celebrity Front Page	October 2, 2018
56 Things to Do in Chicago in October	Swan Lake	Chicago Magazine	October 1, 2018
31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This October	Swan Lake	Make It Better	October 1, 2018
Dance Top 5: October 2018	Swan Lake	Newcity Stage	September 27, 2018
FALL DANCE PREVIEW Flamenco, swans and Sri Lankan devils	Swan Lake	Windy City Times	September 19, 2018
From Harvest Fest to Joffrey to a visit from Miami, 10 dance events coming this fall	Swan Lake	Chicago Tribune	September 6, 2018
The Joffrey Ballet opens 2018-2019 with the much-anticipated return of Christopher Wheeldon’s Swan Lake	Swan Lake	Don411	September 6, 2018
Fall Entertainment Guide 2018: Dance	Swan Lake	Chicago Sun-Times	September 5, 2018
20 Chicago Tours, Attractions & Events to Catch This Fall	Swan Lake	Choose Chicago	July 23, 2018