Ozark Ballet Theater Makes NWA History with Its First Locally Produced Swan Lake in Springdale

After five years of work, Ozark Ballet Theater is presenting Swan Lake at the Pat Walker Theater in Springdale, the first locally produced full-length Swan Lake in Northwest Arkansas history. The production features Ozark Ballet Theater’s largest ever cast, pairing world-class professional dancers with the finest local talent the region has to offer. For a community that has watched the NWA arts scene grow steadily over the past decade, this is the kind of production that marks a turning point.

THE DEETS

📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕑 Friday: 7:00 PM | Saturday: 2:00 PM | Sunday: 2:00 PM
📍 Pat Walker Theater, 1103 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA
🎟️ Tickets $36–$42
🚗 Free parking | Accessible parking and seating available
🔗 More info and Ticket Purchase

What You’re Watching

Set to Tchaikovsky’s score, Swan Lake follows Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. The production runs approximately 105 minutes with an intermission, and moves from moonlit lakeside scenes to grand palace dances. It’s all-ages and family-friendly, with lap children welcome and all occupied seats requiring a ticket.

The cast brings together professional artists and local students. Lead roles are performed by former Miami City Ballet Principal Soloist Emily Bromberg as Odette/Odile, National Ballet of Cuba Soloist Ariel Morilla as Prince Siegfried, and Alexander Sokolov as Rothbart. Henry Woods, a principal guest artist with credits including Ballet West Scotland, performs the Jester role. Northwest Arkansas native Esther Gowin, who has performed with Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre, Ozark Ballet Theater, and Canyon Concert Ballet, dances the Pas De Trois Swan Soloist role.

Why This One Is Different

This is Ozark Ballet Theater’s most ambitious production to date, and every ticket sale goes directly toward ballet training and performance opportunities in Northwest Arkansas. Three performances across the weekend give you plenty of options to attend.

Pick your date, grab your tickets at the link above, and come be part of NWA ballet history.