Festival Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker – International Ballet Stars Dance in Beloved Holiday Tradition to Enchant Audiences of all Ages

October 17, 2022 (IRVINE, CA) — Festival Ballet Theatre presents the return of its critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s premiere entertainment venues. The production has been delighting audiences in Orange County for more than 30 years. The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score, opens [...]

By |2022-10-20T09:28:28-07:00October 20th, 2022|

Beckanne Sisk and Chase O’Connell Join Festival Ballet Theatre For Coppelia

Fountain Valley, Calif., February 1, 2018 – Festival Ballet Theatre will enchant Orange County audiences with its performance of Coppélia on March 24 and 25 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.  Following a very successful Nutcracker season of sold-out performances, FBT presents the sentimental comic story which will delight audiences with its humor and charm. Set [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:37-08:00February 7th, 2018|

International Ballet Stars Dance in Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the cherished classic, The Nutcracker.   Fountain Valley, CA | (October 31, 2017) — Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, will present the family favorite production of The Nutcracker, December 9 - 24, 2017 at Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. Festival [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:38-08:00November 2nd, 2017|

Alice in Wonderland Comes to Orange County in Festival Ballet Theatre’s Whimsical Presentation

Fountain Valley, CA | Sept 28, 2017  - Festival Ballet Theatre is delighted to present Lewis Carroll's classic tale Alice In Wonderland at Irvine Barclay Theatre on October 14-15, 2017. In this captivating tale of curiosity and adventure, we follow Alice as she takes a journey down the Rabbit Hole into Wonderland Garden and through [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:39-08:00October 3rd, 2017|

Festival Ballet Theatre Announces a 2017-2018 Season of Enchantment at Irvine Barclay Theatre

Fountain Valley, Calif., August 18, 2017 — Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, is pleased to announce its 2017-18 season. The year of classic ballet favorites will begin with Alice In Wonderland on October 14 & 15, followed by The Nutcracker from December 9-24, Coppélia on March 24 & 25, concluding [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:39-08:00September 20th, 2017|

Festival Ballet Theatre Announces Rare and Rousing Performances From World-Renowned Ballet Dancers at the 10th Anniversary GALA OF THE STARS

One night only: Friday, August 18 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts   Guests are invited to experience an unforgettable night of dance featuring world-renowned guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet.   Fountain Valley, CA (July 24, 2017) – Festival Ballet Theatre’s 10th [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:39-08:00July 24th, 2017|

Marcelo Gomes and Hee Seo Join Festival Ballet Theatre For Don Quixote

Fountain Valley, Calif., January 25, 2017 – Stars of the Ballet World will perform with Festival Ballet Theatre in FBT’s production of Don Quixote.   Orange County audiences will enjoy a real treat, as two of ballet’s most prestigious dancers will appear as guest artists. Featured in the leading roles of Kitri and Basilio are Hee Seo and Marcelo [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:40-08:00January 27th, 2017|

International Ballet Stars Dance in Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Fountain Valley, CA (October 19, 2016) — Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, will present the family favorite production of The Nutcracker, December 10 - 24, 2016 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly, breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:41-08:00October 25th, 2016|

Festival Ballet Theatre Launches 2016-17 Season with “Secret Garden” at the Irvine Barclay Theatre

Fountain Valley, Calif., Sept. 9, 2016 – Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, will introduce its 2016-17 season with the contemporary, full-length ballet Secret Garden on October 15 & 16 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Secret Garden, centered on the restoration of a neglected garden as a metaphor for [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:42-08:00September 26th, 2016|

Local and International Talent Showcased at Festival Ballet Theatre’s Aug. 12 Gala Of The Stars

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2016 – Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, Festival Ballet Theatre, delivered an exceptional night of dance at its 9th annual Gala of the Stars on August 12, a singular evening that showcased outstanding international ballet stars at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Performing to a sold-out crowd were San Francisco Ballet’s [...]

By |2018-12-17T22:24:42-08:00September 26th, 2016|

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