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Thanks to PBS, Everyone Can Get a Glimpse of Wheeldon's Buzzy New Nutcracker

Christopher Wheeldon’s new Nutcracker for the Joffrey Ballet was huge news when it premiered last winter. The choreographer shifted the setting from the home of a well-off German family to the Chicago world’s fair, making the hero the young daughter of a working-class, Polish immigrant sculptress. This month, WTTW Chicago, the city’s public broadcasting station, […]

Livestream Alert: Wheeldon Rehearsing Joffrey Ballet's New Nutcracker

Some dreams really do come true: This Thursday, September 8, you can be a fly on the wall in a rehearsal with choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. And you don’t even have to leave the house. From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Central time (12:30 to 2:30 pm Eastern), Joffrey Ballet will present a live-streamed rehearsal of […]

10 Reasons Wheeldon’s Winter’s Tale Will Last

Christopher Wheeldon’s The Winter’s Tale is that rare accomplishment: a brand new story ballet that speaks to today’s audience. I saw two excellent casts with National Ballet of Canada (it premiered with co-commissioning partner The Royal Ballet in 2014) at Lincoln Center Festival July 28 and 29, and wish I could see it many more […]

Wheeldon Talks Broadway and Ballet On "60 Minutes"

The dance world is well aware of Christopher Wheeldon’s prolific choreographic portfolio. But the regular world is just starting to catch up. On Sunday, “60 Minutes” profiled the An American in Paris director and choreographer. During the segment, he mostly talks about directing his first musical, what inspires his movement and how he juggles all […]

Wheeldon's New Winter's Tale in Cinemas

OK, so we have to wait a while to see Christopher Wheeldon’s An American in Paris on Broadway—previews begin in March.    In the meantime, we can see his latest production with The Royal Ballet, A Winter’s Tale, in cinemas next Tuesday, February 17. It’s got juicy parts for Royal Ballet stars Edward Watson, Lauren […]

Wheeldon, Ratmansky and Whelan Team Up

On October 18, Wendy Whelan will give her last performance as a New York City Ballet principal. The occasion alone is enough to make this night easily top my list of must-see performances this fall. But it gets even better: It’s been announced that Alexei Ratmansky and Christopher Wheeldon are co-choreographing a piece for the […]

Watch Joffrey Rehearse with Wheeldon

Head’s up, bunheads: You might not be very productive tomorrow if you’re spending the afternoon anywhere near a computer. The Joffrey Ballet is inviting the world to watch its Swan Lake rehearsals with Christopher Wheeldon though a live stream on its YouTube channel from 11:30 am to 3 pm CST. Artistic director Ashley Wheater will […]

Wheeldon’s New Piece: More Than a Daring Experiment

Some kind of alchemical reaction happens in Christopher Wheeldon’s new Five Movements, Three Repeats, shown at Fall for Dance. Mixing one modern dance star with one ballet superstar and two other NYCB dancers, it could have been a disaster. Instead, it’s a beautifully patient piece that glows with inventiveness. However, when I saw the premiere […]