Location
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Description
Chicago premiere of Lola de Ávila’s visionary re-imagining of full-length story ball, Giselle. When a young peasant girl discovers her lover is betrothed to another, she dies of grief, only to be enlisted by the vengeful Wilis, a ghostly army of maidens who haunt the forests, dancing to death any male mortal who crosses their path. When her beloved wanders into their grasp, Giselle carries out the ultimate act of love to free him from his fate.
Event Cost: $34-$159
Event Times: Oct. 18-29. Check website for schedule.
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