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Ballet Palm Beach Announces

Spectacular 2022/23 Season Of Events

Snow White, Queen Esther, A Midsummer Night’s Queen Esther, Feb. 11, 12, 2023, Saturday at 7 p.m., the art of classical ballet by cultivating new visions in
Dream join popular holiday hit The Nutcracker at the Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m., Rinker Playhouse, Kravis choreography, impacting the next generation through the
Kravis Center For Four Fantastic Performances Center for the Performing Arts discipline of dance, and enriching the community through
Colleen Smith, founding artistic and executive A tale of Biblical proportions. A young orphan girl this universal art form. Established in 2001, the company
director of Ballet Palm Beach today announced a rescues her people but must sacrifice her freedom while has become a fixture in Palm Beach County. Each year
season of sensational performances from the acclaimed, being isolated in the Persian palace. Brave Esther, BPB produces main stage ballets as well as outreach
professional ballet company. malicious Haman, powerful King Ahasuerus, devoted shows, both locally and abroad. For more information
Featuring a dream of a lineup, the four-show season Mordecai and beautiful Vashti are all players in this true about the professional company or its school, Ballet Palm
includes the classic fairytale Snow White; the family- story with a secret guiding force. Beach Academy, or to support BPB’s outreach efforts call
favorite holiday event, The Nutcracker; a tale of Biblical A Midsummer Night’s Dream, March 31 to April 2, (561) 630-8235 or visit www.balletpalmbeach.org.
proportions with Queen Esther; and the timeless tale from Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday at
the bard himself – A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 1 and 5 p.m.
Upcoming performances by Ballet Palm Beach include: A magical tale of King Oberon’s fairy kingdom. When
Snow White, Oct. 26, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center Oberon sets out to teach Queen Titania a lesson, the
for the Performing Arts, Friday at 6:30 p.m. mischievous Puck ensnares unsuspecting mortal lovers
“Mirror, mirror on the wall…” the Grimms’ fairytale of into the fray. Shakespeare’s timeless tale of fun, frolic
a jealous queen comes to life on stage through stunning, and fairies is brought to beautiful life where love wins
original choreography. The mirror doesn’t lie though, the day – and the night!
and the queen’s own daughter is not immune to her Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Rinker
wickedness, but with the help of an unlikely group of Playhouse is located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard in
seven little men, Snow White isn’t alone! A poisoned West Palm Beach.
apple, a true love’s kiss, and goodness wins in the end. How To Purchase Tickets:
The Nutcracker, Dec. 3, 4, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis For information about prices and how to purchase
Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday at 2 and 7 tickets, please call Ballet Palm Beach at (561) 630-8235
p.m., Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. or visit www.balletpalmbeach.org.
A magical holiday tradition beloved by all returns to the For tickets to performances at the Kravis Center, please
Kravis Center stage. Featuring music by Tchaikovsky, The call (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or visit www.
Nutcracker tells the story of Marie who, when given an kravis.org.
enchanted nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift, has no idea of About Ballet Palm Beach
the adventure that awaits her! Toy soldier battles, giant mice, Ballet Palm Beach (BPB), the professional ballet Sunday, November 6
and a blustery snowstorm led by a majestic Snow Queen await company of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, is a
families of all ages to this magical night of memories. nonprofit 501(c)(3) ballet company dedicated to preserving