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Berks Ballet Theatre celebrates 50th with ‘Swan Lake’

Guest artists join local talent for Mother’s Day weekend performance Berks Ballet Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season with a milestone production of “Swan Lake” on Saturday, May 9, at the Miller Center for the Arts. Timed for Mother’s Day weekend, the performance offers a memorable cultural experience for families and the broader Berks County community. For the first time

Berks Ballet Theatre to present ‘Swan Lake’ as part of 50th anniversary season

Berks Ballet Theatre will bring one of classical ballet’s most iconic productions to the stage next month, continuing its milestone 50th anniversary season with a performance of Swan Lake in Reading. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts and will feature Act II and Act III of the renowned

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