Joffrey Brings FRANKENSTEIN Ballet To Life
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Joffrey Ballet dancers José Pablo Castro and Stefan Goncalvez to talk about the new production of FRANKENSTEIN.
Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel FRANKENSTEIN has been the source material for countless adaptations over the years. The gothic tale has inspired numerous films, plays, comic books and even a ballet. In 2016, London’s Royal Ballet presented a world premiere choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett. That adaptation has made it’s way to Chicago, the Joffrey Ballet is kicking off its 68th season this week with a production of Scarlett’s FRANKENSTEIN. While there’s definitely some darkness, the ballet leans closer to Shelley’s novel than any of the film adaptations many people might be more familiar with.
Stefan Goncalvez, José Pablo Castro & Amanda Assucena are dancers in Joffrey Ballet’s FRANKENSTEIN. Photo Credit: Todd Rosenberg
