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Atonement


  • Lyric Opera House 20 North Upper Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, 60604 United States (map)
 
 

Atonement

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

  • WHENOctober 17-27, 2024

  • CHOREOGRAPHYCathy Marston

  • WHERELyric Opera House

  • MUSICLaura Rossi

  • RUN TIME2 Hours & 18 Minutes

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston's 'Atonement' in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film.

The poignant story follows Briony Tallis, revealed in the book as its author and now portrayed in the ballet as a celebrated choreographer, as she grapples with the haunting echoes of her past through a breathtaking dance of redemption.

Marston’s adaptation unfolds the tragic love story of Briony’s older sister, Cecilia, against the historical backdrop of 1935 England to explore the intricate layers of societal norms and the enduring impact of a single lie. Enveloped in Rossi’s evocative musical score, with dynamic choreography portraying the complexities of self-deception, the transformation of memory, and the weight of guilt, Atonement shares an emotionally charged experience with a startling twist finale that will linger in the soul. 

Role: Audio 1

Source: https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/atonement/
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