The House on Mango Street

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm UTC-05:00

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts | Chicago

Ballet 5:8
Publisher/HostBallet 5:8
The House on Mango Street
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A new ballet inspired by Sandra Cisneros’ acclaimed book about growing up on Chicago’s West Side. / Un nuevo ballet inspirado en el aclamado libro de Sandra Cisneros sobre crecer en el lado oeste de Chicago.
Follow Esperanza as she comes of age on Mango Street—caught between two worlds (American and Mexican), longing to belong, and daring to dream bigger. / Acompaña a Esperanza mientras crece en Mango Street—entre dos mundos (Estados Unidos y México), buscando pertenecer y soñando en grande.
With movement that turns tenderness into thunder and a musical world rooted in Chicano sounds—family parties, street corners, oldies, and memory. / Con movimiento que convierte la ternura en trueno y un mundo musical de raíces chicanas—fiestas familiares, esquinas, oldies y memoria.
Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest as part of America 250. / Con el apoyo del National Endowment for the Arts y Arts Midwest como parte de America 250.
Join us after the show for a festive post-performance Fiesta en Mango Street—and a celebration of Ballet 5:8 Day! / Acompáñenos después de la función para una festiva Fiesta en Mango Street posterior a la presentación, ¡y para celebrar el Día de Ballet 5:8!
Taking place on 5/8, our company birthday, this special evening brings patrons and donors together for snacks and refreshing beverages, dancing inspired by The House on Mango Street, and warm community celebration. At the Logan Center, directly after the performance of The House on Mango Street, guests will enjoy an exclusive preview of Ballet 5:8’s 2026/27 season and the rare honor of welcoming Sandra Cisneros, whose iconic work continues to inspire our stage and our stories. / El 5/8, fecha que marca el aniversario de nuestra compañía, esta velada especial reunirá a patrocinadores y donantes para disfrutar de bocadillos y bebidas refrescantes, baile inspirado en La casa en Mango Street y una cálida celebración en comunidad. En el Logan Center, inmediatamente después de la función de La casa en Mango Street, los invitados disfrutarán de un adelanto exclusivo de la temporada 2026/27 de Ballet 5:8 y del honor especial de dar la bienvenida a Sandra Cisneros, cuya obra icónica continúa inspirando nuestro escenario y nuestras historias.
Premiere Night / Noche de Estreno (May 8, Logan Center): Sandra Cisneros will attend. / (8 de mayo, Logan Center): Sandra Cisneros estará presente.
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Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 6021 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-2611, United States

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