The Joffrey Ballet

06/16/2026

Calling all emerging choreographers. ✨

Applications are now open for the 17th Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition.

A mission-driven initiative rooted in the values of Joffrey for All, Winning Works provides a platform for artists to create original works, share new perspectives, and help shape the future of dance.

Five choreographers—including one Chicago-based artist—will be selected to create new works in collaboration with dancers from the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet.

Selected artists receive a $5,000 stipend, rehearsal support, and travel accommodations.

Apply today at joffrey.org/winningworks.

06/16/2026

As this season marks the close of an extraordinary chapter, we pause to honor and celebrate Nicolas Blanc as he concludes his time with The Joffrey Ballet after years of remarkable contributions to our Company.

Nic has guided our Company Artists with precision and care, shaping each rehearsal with insight, discipline, and artistry. Beyond the studio, he has been a trusted mentor and inspiring presence, fostering growth and nurturing the artistic voices of those around him.

As a choreographer, his creative vision has enriched our repertoire and captivated audiences, and we are grateful that his work will continue to live and evolve on the Joffrey stage for years to come.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Nicolas Blanc for his exceptional artistry, leadership, and heart. Joffrey will always be home. ❤️✨

06/15/2026

One last look at ‘Eugene Onegin’ ✨

Thank you to the artists, musicians, production crew, staff, and audiences who brought this extraordinary production to life. From the first rehearsal to the final curtain, your artistry, dedication, and passion made every moment possible.

📸 Cheryl Mann

06/13/2026

“I hope the audience comes with an open soul, with an open heart.” — Yuri Possokhov

Go inside Yuri Possokhov’s creative process in conversation with Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater MBE and Associate Artistic Director Adam Blyde.

Only three chances remain to see Possokhov’s masterpiece, ‘Eugene Onegin’. Purchase tickets at joffrey.org/onegin.

06/12/2026

The reviews speak for themselves. ✨

Four performances remain of Yuri Possokhov’s ‘Eugene Onegin’. Don’t miss the ballet critics are calling a “masterwork,” “phenomenal,” and “remarkable.”

See it before the final curtain falls June 14. Tickets available at joffrey.org/onegin.

📸 Cheryl Mann
Featuring Jose Pablo Castro Cuevas

06/09/2026

“Possokhov’s ballet brings these nuanced emotions to the stage in a fully realized marriage of dance, music and visual design.” - Newcity

Read the full review through the link below.

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06/09/2026

“O spring, O time of love’s elation!
What tender and oppressive yearning
You bring to soul and heart’s sensation” - Alexander Pushkin, ‘Eugene Onegin’ 🌿🌷

Only one more weekend to see Yuri Possokhov’s ‘Eugene Onegin’. Purchase tickets at joffrey.org/onegin.

Video featuring Ao Wang

06/08/2026

The one that got away 💔

Only 5 more chances to see Yuri Possokhov’s ‘Eugene Onegin’! Come and see what the hype is all about. Tickets at joffrey.org/onegin.

📸 Cheryl Mann
Featuring Jeraldine Mendoza & Dylan Gutierrez

06/05/2026

“A perfect mix of classical and new…visually stunning,” wrote Lauren Warnecke for Chicago Tribune.

See why critics are praising Yuri Possokhov’s ‘Eugene Onegin.’ Read the review through the link below.

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06/04/2026

“I don’t think I have the answers always, and I feel like for me, maybe it will be a slightly different feeling each time I go on stage because, you know, we’re humans.” — Victoria Jaiani

Hear from Victoria Jaiani about her experience working with Yuri Possokhov and bringing the character of Tatiana to life.

‘Eugene Onegin’ opens tomorrow. Secure your seat today at joffrey.org/onegin.

🎥 Featuring Victoria Jaiani & Jose Pablo Castro Cuevas