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The Mercury: Berks Ballet Theatre gets ready for ‘The Nutcracker’

Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party featured a special preview performance. Berks Ballet Theatre’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party was held Sunday at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading in advance of its performance of “The Nutcracker.” The event offered a special preview performance of “The Nutcracker,” story time, and meet-and-greets with costumed characters, including the Sugar Plum

Reading Eagle: Berks Ballet Theatre to present ‘The Nutcracker’ at KU [Spotlight]

Half a century after first bringing “The Nutcracker” to Berks County audiences, BBT’s golden-year production honors its legacy while embracing a fresh artistic vision under the direction of Artistic Director Nathan Bland. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, vivid new costumes and a full live orchestra — all hallmarks of the company’s signature production — elevated for this special season. Click

50 Years of Magic With a Reimagined Nutcracker

Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a refreshed and vibrant production of The Nutcracker on December 20 and 21 at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium! A holiday tradition for Berks County families, this year’s performances blend beloved storytelling with new artistic updates to mark the milestone season. Read on to see what's new!    A Fresh

Cinderella’s Tea Party kicks off enchanting afternoon at Berks Ballet Theatre performance

Families were treated to an afternoon of fairytale magic on Saturday, May 10, as Berks Ballet Theatre hosted its whimsical “Cinderella’s Tea Party” ahead of the company’s spring performance at the Miller Center for the Arts. Click here to continue reading on BerksWeekly.com

WFMZ: Berks Ballet Theatre dazzles with “Nutcracker” performance

It’s the Christmas season, and for dance lovers, that means the return of a beloved tradition. Click here to watch on WFMZ.com 

Berks Weekly: Go behind the scenes of this year’s “Nutcracker”

Berks Weekly’s, Jason Hugg stopped by Berk’s Ballet Theatre’s studio as they rehearsed for their upcoming performances of “The Nutcracker.” Berks Ballet Theater will bring the magic of the holiday season to life beginning December 21. Watch the video below to hear from Berks Ballet Theatre Artistic Director, Nathan Bland, company dancer, Collette Jordan, and Reading Pops Orchestra Conductor, Dr.