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Women on Fire
Ballet 5:8 launches a National Tour with The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe and La Llorona, followed by a season of bold storytelling, celebration, and new work.
This 15th Anniversary Season features works by Jessica Lang, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Stephanie Martinez, and Julianna Rubio Slager, alongside the return of Beyond the Nutcracker.
Single tickets on sale August 1Save the Dates
Mark your calendar for Ballet 5:8’s 2026/27 Season. Single tickets go on sale August 1.
Fall 2026
- September 26 · Ballet 5:8 15th Anniversary Gala
- October 2 to 5 · The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Baltimore Tour
- October 12 to 18 · La Llorona and The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Albuquerque Tour
- October 31 · La Llorona at the Hemmens in Elgin
- November 7 · Emerging Artist Showcase
Winter 2026/27
- December 5 · Beyond the Nutcracker Tea & Sensory Friendly Performance
- December 17 to 19 · Beyond the Nutcracker with Illinois Philharmonic
- January 30 · Women on Fire Spring Rep Preview
- February 13 · Valentine’s Dinner at Park Community Church
- February 20 · The Ballerina Ball
Spring 2027
- March 5 to 6 · The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe South Bend Tour
- March 19 to 20 · The Thick & The Clear Conference on Faith & Art
- April 17 · Women on Fire: 15th Anniversary Show at the Harris Theater
- May 1 · Shrewd, a retelling of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
- May 22 to 23 · Angelina: The Wayward Daughter by the School of Ballet 5:8
Make a season of it.
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Accessibility & Inclusion
- Wheelchair seating and companion seating are available at all venues.
- Large-print programs are available at all venues upon request at the box office.
- Welcoming spaces: Our performances are open to all. Patron privacy is respected, and venues do not screen immigration status. Any law-enforcement presence on site is for general safety and event operations only.
How much are tickets?
Most programs range from $25 to $90. The House on Mango Street is Pay-What-You-Can. Kintsugi Gala tickets are $100.
Audience guidance
- Family Friendly: Beyond the Nutcracker, The House on Mango Street, Beauty Will Save the World, Ballerina Ball, Emerging Artist Showcase, The Shape of Joy
- Teens & Adults: La Llorona, Edgar Allan Poe, Kintsugi Gala, BareFace, The Thick and the Clear Conference, The Poe Masquerade
- Mature Audiences: none currently
Run time
Performances are generally 90 minutes to 2 hours. Exact run times are listed on each show card when available.
Refunds & exchanges
Tickets are not refundable but are transferable when purchased through Ballet 5:8. For tickets purchased through independent theaters, policies vary.
Photography & videography
Photography and videography are strictly prohibited.
Late seating
Late seating is in the balcony only.
Parking & transit
- Harris Theater, Chicago: Millennium Park Garage, validation available. Entrance: 205 E Randolph.
- Logan Center, Chicago: Street and garage options nearby. CTA Green Line Garfield. Metra Electric 59th St.
- Lincoln-Way North PAC, Frankfort: Free parking on site.
- GSU Center for Performing Arts, University Park: Free parking in West Lot 1 and East Lot 1. GSUXpress shuttle from Metra University Park.
- James Lumber Center, Grayslake: Free parking in Lots 4 to 6. Accessible parking in Lots 4 to 5. Lot 4 is the closest entrance.
- Freedom Hall, Park Forest: On-site parking available.
Ballet 5:8 — 2026/27 Season
Women on Fire
Ballet 5:8 launches a National Tour with The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe and La Llorona, followed by a season of bold storytelling, celebration, and new work.
This 15th Anniversary Season features works by Jessica Lang, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Stephanie Martinez, and Julianna Rubio Slager, alongside the return of Beyond the Nutcracker.
Single tickets on sale August 1Save the Dates
Mark your calendar for Ballet 5:8’s 2026/27 Season. Single tickets go on sale August 1.
Fall 2026
- September 26 — Ballet 5:8 15th Anniversary Gala
- October 2–5 — The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Baltimore Tour
- October 12–18 — La Llorona and The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe Albuquerque Tour
- October 31 — La Llorona at the Hemmens in Elgin
- November 7 — Emerging Artist Showcase
Winter 2026/27
- December 5 — Beyond the Nutcracker Tea & Sensory Friendly Performance
- December 17–19 — Beyond the Nutcracker with Illinois Philharmonic
- January 30 — Women on Fire Spring Rep Preview
- February 13 — Valentine’s Dinner at Park Community Church
- February 20 — The Ballerina Ball
Spring 2027
- March 5–6 — The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe South Bend Tour
- March 19–20 — The Thick & The Clear Conference on Faith & Art
- April 17 — Women on Fire: 15th Anniversary Show at the Harris Theater
- May 1 — Shrewd, a retelling of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
- May 22–23 — Angelina: The Wayward Daughter by the School of Ballet 5:8
Replace the “Date to be announced” text with confirmed dates, venues, and ticket links as they become available.
Ballet 5:8 sparks discussion on life, faith, and human dignity through powerful storytelling and breathtaking dance. Our work challenges assumptions—about who ballet is for, where it belongs, and what it can say.
