Day of the Gypsy

Event Type
Performance
Event Description

“Day of the Gypsy” featuring choreography by Ruth Page Award winner Gordon Peirce Schmidt, is an immersive theatrical experience inspired by the mystical allure of Gypsy Jazz music and its iconic pioneer, Django Reinhardt.  With a cast of 12 dancers and five musicians, “Day of the Gypsy” follows a series of magical misadventures. Powerful, athletic choreography drives the enchanting story and irresistible charm of a magic spell that entangles the hearts of a Gypsy girl and an average Joe.

Yumelia Garcia, Randy Herrera, Jennifer Goodman and Tom Mattingly are featured in the lead dance roles. Live accompaniment will be provided by Grammy Award-winning musician John Jorgenson and the John Jorgenson Quintet.

The design team for "Day of the Gypsy" includes Gordon Peirce Schmidt (director/choreographer) and  Laura Berman (associate choreographer). Original music is composed by John Jorgenson. Other members of the design team are Joseph Jefferson Award winner Jeff Bauer (set design, costume design) and Julie Ballard and Jason Brown (lighting design).

Performances are Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. All performances take place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.

Tickets are $20-$75. For tickets or more information visit HarrisTheaterChicago.org.

Dance Styles
Musical Theater
Multi-disciplinary
Modern / Contemporary
Ballet
Family
Jazz

Location

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

205 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 334-2400