Official Trailer | ’Frankenstein’

The critically acclaimed adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, ’Frankenstein’, is a visceral, profoundly emotional tale of life, death, love, and identity. Set to Liebermann’s original sweeping score and immersed within the stunning stage design by world-renowned artist John Macfarlane, this must-see Chicago premiere is one of the most innovative works of ballet today. ’Frankenstein’ takes the audience on a captivating journey through scientist Victor Frankenstein’s ambitious plan to animate a patchwork of lifeless body parts, setting in motion a detrimental chain of fateful events. Scarlett’s 19th century and dawn of modern science production retains the essential nature of Shelley’s novel while transforming previous notions of horror into an allegory of the human condition. Subscribe to the Joffrey’s YouTube channel: ​​​​​​​ Visit us: ​​​​​​​ Follow us on: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: ​​ TikTok: @thejoffreyballet