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VIDEO: WVIA wins Pa. Broadcasters Award for Scranton Civic Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ presentation

VIDEO: WVIA wins Pa. Broadcasters Award for Scranton Civic Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ presentation

From a press release: WVIA has earned a Judges’ Merit television award in the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters’ 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for its holiday presentation of “The Nutcracker” by the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. “WVIA was honored to present this performance to the people of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. This award is a […]

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WVIA airs ‘The Nutcracker’ by Scranton Civic Ballet for first time on TV Dec. 20-27

WVIA airs ‘The Nutcracker’ by Scranton Civic Ballet for first time on TV Dec. 20-27

From a press release: For the first time, WVIA will produce and air the Scranton Civic Ballet Company’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. on WVIA-TV. This is the ballet company’s 34th annual “Nutcracker” presentation. Typically, it is shown as a live educational performance for 1,200 school children at […]

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On 1st U.S. tour, Ballet Theatre of Odessa presents ‘Swan Lake’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 30

On 1st U.S. tour, Ballet Theatre of Odessa presents ‘Swan Lake’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 30

From a press release: As their first visit to the United States continues, the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa will present the classic ballet “Swan Lake” at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The renowned ballet company performed at the Hershey Theatre on Feb. 8, 2019 as part […]

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Moscow Ballet’s ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ marches back to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 14

Moscow Ballet’s ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ marches back to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 14

From a press release: This holiday season, Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $28, $38, $48, and $68, plus fees, are on sale now and available at the Sundance Vacations Box Office at the Kirby Center (71 […]

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On 1st U.S. visit, Ballet Theatre of Odessa performs ‘Swan Lake’ at Hershey Theatre on Feb. 8

On 1st U.S. visit, Ballet Theatre of Odessa performs ‘Swan Lake’ at Hershey Theatre on Feb. 8

From a press release: The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa will present the classic ballet “Swan Lake” at the Hershey Theatre on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show, which are $40-$60 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the […]

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First Friday Scranton photo exhibit captures ballet ‘Dancers in the City’ on Sept. 1

First Friday Scranton photo exhibit captures ballet ‘Dancers in the City’ on Sept. 1

From a press release: A new photography exhibit highlighting art, architecture, and the beauty of “Dancers in the City” will debut during First Friday Scranton on Sept. 1 at Trinka’s Gallery & Artisan Gifts in downtown Scranton. The exhibit features six dancers from Scranton Civic Ballet Company artfully posed at some of Scranton’s most noteworthy […]

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State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at Hershey Theatre on Feb. 3

State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at Hershey Theatre on Feb. 3

From a press release: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia will perform one of the world’s most beloved classic ballets, “Sleeping Beauty,” at the Hershey Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show, which are $37.85, $47.85, and $57.85 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, June 2 at […]

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Ballet Northeast presents holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 18-20 at Wilkes University

Ballet Northeast presents holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 18-20 at Wilkes University

From a press release: Ballet Northeast, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s only youth ballet company, presents its annual holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 18-20 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the campus of Wilkes University (84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre). Watch in wonder as toy soldiers and mice become life size, and Clara is transformed into […]