The State Ballet of Georgia sweeps into Chicago tonight through Sun., March 9, with Don Quixote, featuring the virtuoso dancing of international ballet superstars Nina Ananiashvili and Vasil Akhmeteli. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky, Don Quixote is considered one of the most joyous and technically demanding classical ballets. Prima ballerina Ananiashvili—who’s also the troupe’s artistic director—and Akhmeteli will dance Don Quixote March 5 and 9, and a mixed repertory program on March 7. State Ballet of Georgia dancers Anna Muradeli and Lasha Khozashvili will dance the March 8 performance of Don Quixote. All performances of Don Quixote will feature live orchestral accompaniment. At the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress; 312-902-1500; $30-$89.
SPOTLIGHT: State Ballet of Georgia
