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John Neumeier

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by Eileen B. Fisher | September 22, 2026

The Joffrey Ballet’s Otherworldly and Cinematic “Liliom” at the Lyric Opera House John Neumeier's ballet quickly pulls us into the colorful yet tawdry landscape of a Depression-era carnival with top-notch dancing from Joffrey.

Four dancers pose dramatically on stage, leaning together while holding a bunch of colorful balloons. A large tilted sign and carousel horse are visible in the dimly lit background.

by Sharon Hoyer | September 8, 2026

Into the Dark World of John Neumeier’s “Liliom” with the Joffrey Ballet This fall, the Joffrey brings a dark tale envisioned by Neumeier to these shores. “Liliom,” the source material for the musical “Carousel,” runs September 17-27 at the Lyric Opera House.

by Sharon Hoyer | July 3, 2024

Every Fiber Of Her Being: An Interview with Joffrey Ballet Artist Victoria Jaiani

by Hugh Iglarsh | April 24, 2023

Surface Level: A Review of the Joffrey Ballet’s The Little Mermaid

by Sharon Hoyer | February 1, 2023

Dance Top 5: February 2023

by Aaron Hunt | September 27, 2017

Dancing With The Stars: A Review of Orphée et Eurydice at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by Sharon Hoyer | September 1, 2017

Dance Top 5 September 2017

by Sharon Hoyer | February 19, 2016

Art From Mortal Substance: Hamburg Ballet returns to the Harris

by Sharon Hoyer | October 9, 2015

Preview: Sylvia/Joffrey Ballet

by Sharon Hoyer | February 18, 2014

Preview: Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler/Hamburg Ballet at Harris Theater

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