The Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents the long-awaited return of Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s renowned Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, with the Chicago Premiere of Doña Perón in two performances only, March 26 and 27, 2022. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to music by Peter Salem, Doña Perón is the first full evening-length work commissioned by the Company and reclaims the narrative of the iconic Latina figure by a Latina choreographer. The work is an explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most recognizable, and controversial, women in Argentinian history. The illegitimate daughter of a prosperous farmer, Evita concealed this shameful past as she rose the ranks from dancehall performer to Argentina’s First Lady – all before her untimely death at 33 years of age. Ballet Hispánico presents the Chicago Premiere of Doña Perón in two performances only at the Auditorium Theatre: Saturday, March 26 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 27 at 3pm. For additional information about Doña Perón or for Covid Safety Protocols, visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org.

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