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Photos: Inland Pacific Ballet Presents CINDERELLA An Enchanting FairyTale Ballet For All Ages
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2024

Inland Pacific Ballet (IPB) will present its original ballet production of Cinderella, returning to the stage with a charming cast of characters including a fairy tale Cinderella, a pair of hilarious Stepsisters, and a radiant Fairy Godmother who sends Cinderella to the ball in a glittering carriage fit for a fairy princess. See photos from the production.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Lewis Family Playhouse
by Amanda Callas - Mar 19, 2024

The marriage of ballet and Disney musical is a delightful one. Beauty and the Beast was a sold-out smash hit at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga March 2nd through 10th.  A joint production of the Candlelight Pavilion and the Inland Pacific Ballet, this Disney musical was lavish and entertaining.

Inland Pacific Ballet Will Perform Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Inland Pacific Ballet in partnership with Candlelight Pavilion will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Broadway Musical, the international sensation nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Lewis Family Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

Inland Pacific Ballet will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast next month. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage version includes all of the songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman.

Inland Pacific Ballet Performs BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Inland Pacific Ballet in partnership with Candlelight Pavilion will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Broadway Musical. Learn more about the show here!

Inland Pacific Ballet Hosts Fall Dance Fest Fundraiser This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Inland Pacific Ballet’s 29th season kicks-off with a Fall Dance Fest fundraiser taking place at IPB’s Academy studios in Montclair. Learn more about the event and find out how to get tickets here!

Star-Studded One Night Only Returns to The Mccallum Featuring Blackhurst, Snyder, Stritch, Bufford and More
by David Green - Aug 21, 2023

Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center announces the return of “One Night Only' for the 17th year at the McCallum Theatre produced by Michael Childers with returning director Scott Coulter and musical director Todd Schroeder along with choreographer Jonathan Sharp. This year’s theme is “Las Vegas: The Golden Age, 1950-1970.” Patrons will take a step back in time for “Las Vegas: The Golden Age, 1950-1970” starring Debby Boone, Clint Holmes, Jennifer Leigh Warren (all 3 pictured) Klea Blackhurst, Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, Jason Graae, Valarie Pettiford, , Nita Whitaker, Seth Sikes, Nicholas King, Kelli Rabke, Gary Shaw, Scott Coulter, Julie Garnye’, Alex Getlin, Tamika Lawrence, Aaron Lazar, Debbie Gravitte, Jessica Hendy, Daniel LeClaire, Chris Mann, Lesli Margherita, Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Sharp, James Snyder and Nickerson-Rossi Dance.

Idyllwild Arts Academy to Present Spring Dance Concert This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023

Idyllwild Arts Academy Spring Dance Concert will take place on their Idyllwild campus on March 15 & 16 at 7.30pm and 6.30pm on March 17, 2023.

Inland Pacific Ballet Presents World Premiere of LILYPADA, a New Original Musical For All Ages
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023

Inland Pacific Ballet presents the world premiere of LilYpada, a new original musical for all ages, combining musical theater and ballet, a journey in song that has a connection to Rancho Cucamonga, with two magical performances on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga.

SIMPLY BARBRA Starring Steven Brinberg Returns to OSCAR'S in Palm Springs This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022

Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra), Award-winning singer and actor returns with “SIMPLY BARBRA - ” to Oscar's (125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #108  Palm Springs, CA 92262)  on Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23 at 7:00pm.

Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program Will Present Student Showcase in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020

Idyllwild Arts Academy has announced its Spring 2020 off-site student performance, catering to Idyllwild Arts family of supporters and their friends in the Desert Cities. The Idyllwild Arts Academy Student Showcase on March 4 promises a spectacular hour-long, fashion-inspired event, which will take place at Rancho Mirage Library (71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270).

BWW Interview: Jonathan Sharp, Jack Stewart, Luna Montana Hoetzel of CAMELOT at Pacific Festival Ballet
by Cary Ginell - May 14, 2019

Pacific Festival Ballet of Thousand Oaks will be premiering its new ballet version of Camelot, the original 'Game of Thrones' in two performances on May 18 at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Directed and choreographed by Kim Maselli and featuring new music by Eric Allaman.

Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program Presents April 2019 Student Showcase And Visual Arts Reception
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2019

Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program announces its Spring 2019 off-site student performances, catering to Idyllwild Arts family of supporters in the Desert Cities.

Inland Pacific Ballet Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2019

Inland Pacific Ballet returns this spring with its spectacular landmark production of The Little Mermaid, the classic tale for all ages about the young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea for love. This colorful and engaging production combines classical ballet and creative puppetry to create a magical ocean world with a cast of delightful sea creatures, magnificent sets, and elaborate costumes. Aerial Technology and brilliant new lighting enhance the underwater illusion and bring The Little Mermaid to life in this enchanting undersea adventure at Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, April 6-7; Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, April 13-14; and April 27-18 at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont.

Patrick Cassidy to Perform At Inland Pacific Ballet's SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2018

Actor Patrick Cassidy, best known for his roles in musical theatre and television, headlines Some Enchanted Evening ~ A Night of Broadway Song & Dance to benefit Inland Pacific Ballet, the professional ballet company based in the Inland Empire. This 2nd annual intimate cabaret evening features song and dance by Inland Pacific Ballet dancers and Academy students, cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, dessert, silent/live auction, and is hosted by IPB Associate Director Jonathan Sharp (The Red Shoes, Carousel, The Rocky Horror Show Live, The Dance of the Vampires, Fiddler on the Roof). Some Enchanted Evening takes place on Saturday, September 22 at 6 p.m., at Inland Pacific Ballet located at 9061 Central Avenue, Montclair, 91763.

THE NUTCRACKER Inland Pacific Ballet's Spectacular with Over 80 Dancers Returns
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2017

Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California's most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet comprised of beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage with a total of 10 performances from December 9-23 at three theatres Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College in Claremont, Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, and the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside.

THE NUTCRACKER Inland Pacific Ballet's Spectacular with Over 80 Dancers Returns
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2017

Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California's most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet comprised of beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage with a total of 10 performances from December 9-23 at three theatres Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College in Claremont, Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, and the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside.

Get Your Tickets Now for Possum Point Players Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2017

Tickets are selling rapidly for Possum Point Players' additional performance of Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at possumpointplayers.org or at 302-856-4560.

International Actresses Star in AlphaNYC's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017

Brazilian TV actress Paula Berwanger and Australian actress Isabel Kruse star as the lead ladies in AlphaNYC Theater Company's production of Oscar Wilde's classic the Importance of Being Earnest.

International Actresses Star in AlphaNYC's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2017

Brazilian TV actress Paula Berwanger and Australian actress Isabel Kruse star as the lead ladies in AlphaNYC Theater Company's production of Oscar Wilde's classic the Importance of Being Earnest.