Berks Ballet Theatre has announced that tickets are on sale for its production of “The Nutcracker,” being staged Dec. 18 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, West Reading. The production will feature live accompaniment by the Reading Pops Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Willis Rapp. BBT Artistic Director Kelly
Following a virtual performance in 2020, this season, the dancers of Berks Ballet Theatre will reprise the holiday classic now in its 45th year with the accompaniment of the Reading Pops Orchestra. Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) announced the sale of tickets to the upcoming performances of The Nutcracker. A three-show run of the annual holiday classic will take place live
Seniors from 15 high schools vied for scholarships at the Berks County Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program held at Kutztown Area Middle School Sept. 25. Gretchen Kimmel, 18, Oley Valley, was named 2021-22 Berks County Outstanding Young Woman and Overall Winner, receiving a $3,000 scholarship as well as $150 for achievement in performing arts. “I was really surprised when I
Last winter and spring Berks County arts organizations were going to be participating in a Celebration of Women in the Arts, giving much attention to the women trailblazers in all genres of art. Due to COVID-19, many events and performances had to be either canceled or postponed, Berks Ballet Theatre’s 2020 spring performance being one of them. Having entered our 45th
Did you miss “The Nutcracker Suite” premiere on December 19th? Berks Ballet Theatre is pleased to share two more ways you can watch! Watch on BCTV If you live in the Berks County, Pennsylvania area you can watch The Nutcracker Suite on BCTV on Christmas Eve at 7:00pm and on Christmas Day at 10:00am & 6:00pm. You can find BCTV
“The Nutcracker Suite” premieres at 7:00pm EST on Saturday, December 19th! Much hard work and passion has gone into Berks Ballet Theatre’s first-ever virtual production, from behind the scenes to the stage. We want to make sure the experience of watching from home is as smooth as possible. Below are a few ways you can stream the production by casting
Few things herald the coming of Christmas with more festive nostalgia than does Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker”. In a turbulent year where few things were certain and even fewer brought joy, Berks Ballet Theatre was determined to provide a dose of festive cheer by providing a virtual performance of the beloved stage production for all to enjoy that
Berks Ballet Theatre opens its 45th season on Saturday with a new take on its annual production of “The Nutcracker.” The company is adopting what ballet companies across the country are doing and entering the world of digital performances. This winter season, due to COVID-19, BBT is unable to continue the tradition of three live performances of the holiday classic
Each year, Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) brings the magic of the holiday season to life on-stage through its production of The Nutcracker. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this year is no exception. Audiences will be treated to The Nutcracker Suite, a condensed version of the annual production, fit for the current moment in time happening Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7pm EST.
Berks Ballet Theatre opens its 45th season on Dec. 19 with a new take on its annual production of “The Nutcracker Suite.” The company is adopting what ballet companies across the country are doing and entering the world of digital performances. In these unprecedented times, where performing arts organizations cannot host live productions with a full house, directors and choreographers
