'American Legends' shine in Joffrey program

The Joffrey Ballet is shining off a few of its favorite ballets by American choreographers and handing them to dance fans during its "American Legends" winter show.

Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" with Mother Ginger

Towering Mother Ginger is an annual favorite stage moment for Joffrey's Ballet's "The Nutcracker" celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2012.

OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'Nutcracker' celebrates a talented 25th Anniversary run

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Yuletide Applause: Tickets for holiday stage productions are ideal stocking stuffers

Charlie Blum has been booking shows for Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville for 23 years.

Joffrey delves into the human spirit

The Joffrey Ballet's latest program offers a diverse blend of engaging works.

Choreographer Kurt Jooss and "The Green Table"

The ground-breaking anti-war ballet "The Green Table," choreographed by Kurt Jooss, pictured here in a decades-old publicity photo for the work about the aftermath of World War I, is part of Chicago Joffrey Ballet's 2013 season.

OFFBEAT: Kurt Jooss anti-war ballet 'The Green Table' presented for 80th anniversary by Chicago Joffrey

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OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'The Nutcracker' a dancing dream of winter wonderment

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OFFBEAT: Joffrey's 'The Nutcracker' a dancing holiday dream of winter wonderment

The Joffrey Ballet presents a total of 20 performances through Dec. 27 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway in Chicago.

Young region dancers soar on the professional stage in 'The Nutcracker'

Young dancers from the region will take part in one of the acclaimed magical productions of "The Nutcracker" beginning Friday in Chicago.

Audience takes journey with Joffrey Ballet's 'Don Quixote'

The line between dreams and reality are blurred in the Joffrey Ballet's production of "Don Quixote," leaving the audience with a satisfying happy ending where true love, with the help of some old-fashioned chivalry, conquers all.

OFFBEAT: Original 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' car set for spring sale

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Dancing Around It

The Joffrey Ballet's “The Nutcracker” continues until Dec. 26 at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, including Yumelia Garcia and Mauro Villanueva as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier.