Ballet 5:8 Presents La Llorona
Sunday, September 21st 3:00PM
$17.00+

Ballet 5:8’s La Llorona returns to Illinois stages in 2025–26. This powerful, critically acclaimed ballet reimagines the Mexican legend as a deeply human story of postpartum depression, grief, and healing. 

La Llorona de Ballet 5:8 regresa a los escenarios de Illinois en 2025–26. Este poderoso ballet, aclamado por la crítica, reimagina la leyenda mexicana como una historia profundamente humana de depresión posparto, duelo y sanación.

Featuring original choreography by Julianna Rubio Slager and a haunting score featuring Mexican folk music, experimental trumpet music by Nills Petter Molvaer and original music by Lhasa de Sela, La Llorona invites audiences into the emotional world of a mother unraveling and finding her way back.

Generations of children have grown up afraid of La Llorona but in this interpretation of the age-old Mexican tale, is the story of a mom just trying to find her way.

What People are Saying about La Llorona:

“Yes, it was DEEP! Very emotional. This is real life for many postpartum women.”
— Marvalinn

“La Llorona brings a whole new aspect to the table – mental health.”
— Audience Member

“Una historia con mucha importancia... Ballet 5:8 cuenta la historia a través de la danza de manera increíble.”
— Andy Boeta, Orland Park Chamber of Commerce

“It’s a very important piece, and will explode as the world of dance keeps evolving.”
— Dora Ciacca, Dancer & Choreographer

“A 10/10 experience. I was struggling to hold back tears.”
— Mya Love

“As a registered nurse, this perfectly captured the stories told to me by women suffering from postpartum depression.”
— Registered Nurse

Watch the trailer here: