THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE PRESENTS
Announcing casting and ticket information for American Ballet Theatre's FREE outdoor performance at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
ABT ACROSS AMERICA on Thursday, July 8 @ 7:30PM
The Auditorium Theatre announces ticket information and casting for ABT Across America, a FREE American Ballet Theatre (ABT) performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on July 8, 2021 @ 7:30PM.
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the great dance companies in the world and is internationally celebrated as a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and extending the great legacy of classical dancing. Presented by the Auditorium Theatre, ABT will bring their acclaimed artist-athletes to a live performance outdoors in Millennium Park as part of the company’s cross-country road trip traveling to 8 U.S. cities this July.
TICKET INFORMATION
ABT Across America is a FREE 50-minute performance that is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis in the seated bowl area and lawn of Jay Pritzker Pavilion. A small number of reserved seats in the bowl will be made available to the general public at AuditoriumTheatre.org through Grant Park Music Festival starting Tuesday, June 29 @ 10AM CDT. Current COVID-19 protocols will be in place and enforced at the time of the performance in adherence with city and state guidelines.
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
CHICAGO CASTING
La Follia Variations
Lauren Bonfiglio, Kiely Groenewegen, Abbey Marrison, Chloe Misseldine, Carlos Gonzalez, Tyler Maloney, Joseph Markey, João Menegussi
Don Quixote Pas de Deux
Catherine Hurlin, Sung Woo Han
Let Me Sing Forevermore
Devon Teuscher, Cory Stearns
Indestructible Light
Anabel Katsnelson, Kanon Kimura, Hannah Marshall, Betsy McBride, Jacob Clerico, Michael de la Nuez, Mevlin Lawovi, Duncan McIlwaine
(Subject to change)
"The Auditorium Theatre is grateful for all the support we've received during our closure, and we wanted an exciting way to say 'Thank You'," said Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan. "American Ballet Theatre is a great partner of ours, and we are delighted to offer this evening of incredible dance as our gift to Chicago."
“The Auditorium Theatre has been a foundation in Chicago’s cultural landscape for over 131 years, and has survived many trials–including the pandemic of 1918!” said Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly. “I am delighted they are bringing live ballet back to the city with ABT Across America, and I look forward to their reopening this fall."
Event Information
What: ABT ACROSS AMERICA - A FREE outdoor 50-minute American Ballet Theatre performance presented by the Auditorium Theatre.- When: Thursday, July 8 @ 7:30PM
- Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
- Tickets: FREE! First-come, first-served, doors open at 6PM. A small number of reserved bowl tickets will be released Tuesday, June 29 @ 10AM here (limit four per order).
About The Auditorium Theatre
The Auditorium Theatre, located at 50 E Ida B Wells Dr at Roosevelt University in Chicago, is an Illinois not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming to all of Chicago and beyond as The Theatre for the People. The organization also is committed to the continued restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark.
The Auditorium Theatre 2020-21 Season is made possible in part with support from The Florian Fund, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel.
For more information visit AuditoriumTheatre.org.
Photo of ABT's Indestructible Light by Todd Rosenberg Photography; Chloe Misseldine and Jose Sebastian in La Follia Variations by Todd Rosenberg Photography; Catherine Hurlin in Don Quixote by Erin Baiano, courtesy Vail Dance Festival; photo of Auditorium Theatre by John Boehm.