Tickets • 2023 Spring Tour • Radiant

Listen to the artistic director’s interview sharing about Radiant on KAUF.

RADIANT, an evening of neoclassical and contemporary ballet by NWABT’s new artistic director with music from A.L. Webber, W.A. Mozart, and more, promises an athletic, elegant, and moving experience.

4 Cities • 5 Pieces • 6 Shows

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JOIN NWA Ballet Theatre as they present Radiant: 5 brand-new works created by new artistic director, Stephen Wynne. Here are a few details about the evening exciting lineup.

A Table 4 4 - Choreography: Stephen Wynne
Music: Gary Garcia String Quartet, Linkin Park/Gnuss Cello, and Kinesthesia
Synopsis: Expecting to meet up with someone, four strangers end up waiting at the same table; the someone never shows up. Reluctantly, they begin to talk, but the tables turn as their conversation begins to deepen.
Cast: Hannah Mucha, Tara Shelby, Kendra Spreutels, Lacey Tisdale

Unglued - Choreography: Stephen Wynne
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Synopsis: A neoclassical choreography inspired by Webber's impactful compositions and their emotion-evoking lyrics that will have you reaching for your tissues.
Cast: Claire Fugate, Grace Hudson, Grace Reed, Eliana Swanberg

Of a Feather - Choreography: Stephen Wynne
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Synopsis: Of a Feather skillfully juxtaposes the expressions of classical and contemporary techniques and costuming to explore biases in our interactions. Dual protagonists courageously take advantage of an unexpected opportunity to widen perspectives.
Cast: Claire Fugate, Grace Hudson, Hannah Mucha, Grace Reed, Tara Shelby, Kendra Spreutels, Eliana Swanberg, Lacey Tisdale

A la Playa - Choreography: Stephen Wynne
Music: Nicky Youre/ Dazy
Synopsis: Waking up at the beach to find your friends have gone on without you and there remains only an umbrella to jog your memory.
Cast: courtesy of NWA Conservatory of Classical Ballet, Anastasia Castleman is a high school senior soon departing to major in dance

Emerge - Choreography: Stephen Wynne
Music: Kiasmos and Clint Mansell/ Kronos Quartet
Synopsis: A contemporary concept-piece depicting the anatomy of a rise and fall, expounds on the opposition associated with remaining in power. Pressed and seemingly buried, new leadership emerges. Cast: Claire Fugate, Hannah Mucha, Eliana Swanberg, Lacey Tisdale

The entire evening is called, Radiant, and, you do not want to miss it, get your tickets now. It redefines what dance can be and what it can say and is appropriate for all ages. Join NWA Ballet Theatre as they emerge from their COVID stage-blackout, you will leave uplifted, motivated, and inspired!