Inspired by Ferenc Molnár’s 1909 play and the musical adaptation Carousel, Neumeier’s adaptation follows Liliom, a charismatic but self-destructive carnival barker whose fierce love for Julie is unraveled by pride, poverty, and rage. Set in an American amusement park during the Great Depression, passion turns to crime and tragedy.

Granted a chance to return to Earth, Liliom confronts his choices and attempts one final act of grace. This stark reckoning with guilt and the possibility of redemptionis Neumeier’s most profound artistic endeavor. Distinguished by his emotional depth and theatrical nuance, Liliom features Michel Legrand’s evocative score, blending classical and jazz influences that echo a restless America.

Choreographer Neumeier’s masterpiece Liliom premieres with the Joffrey, the first American ballet Company to bring the production to life.

Join us for the Chicago premiere! More information here: https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/26-27-season/liliom/