Joffrey Ballet: On The Threshold

The most influential ballet of the last quarter-century
TimeOut Chicago
Why see Joffrey Ballet: On The Threshold?
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Bring on the electronic-punk of In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated by groundbreaking choreographer Forsythe. This piece pushes ballet to its limits with spectacular results. This is the winter program that turns up the heat.
After the Rain
Filled with heartfelt emotion and bold movements, Christopher Wheeldon's After the Rain embodies a passionate relationship, at times tender and connected while other times pulling away or struggling. The emotional push-and-pull is palpable.
Infra
Infra opens with techno figures on a giant LED screen above the stage. Below, dancers live out the ebb and flow and surges pulsing under the surface of everyday life - all set to Richter's quartet.
Creative
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Choreography: William Forsythe
Music: Thom Willems
After the Rain
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Arvo Part
Infra
Choregraphy: Wayne McGregor
Music: Max Richter
Sets: Julian Opie