First State Ballet Theatre to debut ‘Cinderella’

Family-friendly production is company’s second world premiere this season First State Ballet Theatre will present the premiere of ‘Cinderella’ at the Grand Opera House on April 12 and April 13. Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe Continuing its tradition of presenting a Delaware or world premiere each season, First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) will debut “Cinderella” – its second world premiere...

Vampire-themed Valentine making world premiere

First State Ballet Theatre to perform ‘Irene’ at Grand Opera House The cast of “Irene” will include dancers Justin Estelle (from left, bottom row) and Emily Shenaut; and Ethan Raysor (top, from left), Molly Rooney, Aubrey Clemens and Jake Nowicki. Here’s a cultural opportunity patrons can sink their teeth into: the world premiere of “Irene,” a vampire-themed Valentine offered by the...

Tale of passion, sorcery to unfold in Wilmington

First State Ballet Theatre to perform ‘Swan Lake’ next weekend Mary Kate Reynolds will star as Odette and Alex Bucker will play Von Rothbard, the Evil Sorcerer, in this weekend’s production of “Swan Lake” by the First State Ballet Theatre. For dance lovers who thought they had to travel to Philadelphia to pursue their passion, the First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT), Delaware’s professional...