The Royal Ballet will perform five times on the Auditorium's stage and will entrance audiences with Carlos Acosta's rendition of one of the most exhilarating and timeless ballets of all time, "Don Quixote." Frenetic and powerful, expressive and captivating, "Don Quixote" requires exceptional technical abilities and the most capable performers to truly succeed. As a review in "The Guardian" stated, "Acosta (is)...giving The Royal Ballet's 'Don Quixote' a completely new lease on life."
The full scope and massive scale of The Royal Ballet's work is unsurpassed in the world of dance. Commemorating the arrival of such an acclaimed group of artists necessitates an equally expansive gala celebration. At the Auditorium Theatre we are especially thrilled that this historic event will be co-chaired by two of Chicago's most prestigious and compassionate arts lovers. Jay Franke and David Herro, co-founders (with Lar Lubovitch) of the Chicago Dancing Festival, have already made an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Chicago. It is only fitting that such an exalted gala event be led by two individuals whose accolades are simply too numerous to list in a single article. We are grateful for their friendship and we anxiously look forward to what promises to be an elegant sendoff to the Auditorium Theatre's 125th Anniversary Dance Season.
For more information about the Auditorium Theatre’s
Royal Ballet Gala, please call (312) 341-2397.
The Royal Ballet in Don Quixote by ROH/JOHAN PERSSON 2013
The Royal Ballet in Don Quixote by ROH/JOHAN PERSSON 2013
