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Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri

Swan Lake Act II plus Peter & the Wolf



  Beauty & the Beast will be presented May 15 - 17, 2026 at the historic Landers Theater.

All Springfield Ballet single tickets are only sold through the Landers Theatre Box Office. No third party ticket vendor sells valid Springfield Ballet tickets. Single tickets may be ordered by phone at 417.869.1334, via the web click here, or at the Box Office at 311 E. Walnut St in downtown Springfield.

**For streaming tickets, these must be purchased 2 hours ahead of the show date and time to allow for proper coordination of streaming link and information to purchasers.

All shows will be performed at The Landers Theatre.
  • Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm

Run time for Beauty & the Beast is approximately two hours, including a 20 minute intermission.


 

Guest Artists



Daniel Walley | The Prince/Beast


Originally, from Springfield, Missouri, Daniel Walley began his dance training at age 17 with Springfield Ballet where he studied for six years while also attending Missouri State University. He has trained at summer intensives with Springfield Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, and Burklyn Ballet Theatre, where he also served as a Resident Assistant.


Daniel began his professional career as an apprentice with Ballet Frontier before joining Ballet North Texas in 2025. He has guested with Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre, Patty Harper Dance Studio, Chamberlain Ballet, and Springfield Ballet. Some notable roles include the Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker, Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, the Male Lead in Les Sylphides, Basilio in excerpts from Don Quixote, Solor in La Bayadère, and Continuo, by Antony Tudor. He has had the privilege of working with choreographers such as Dylan Crossman, Alexandra F. Light, Penny Saunders, and others.

 

Daniel performs courtesy of Ballet North Texas and is excited to return to Springfield Ballet and the Landers stage!


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Kyler Dibben | Father

Kyler Dibben serves as Executive Director of Springfield Ballet, bringing extensive experience in nonprofit operations and financial management following his prior service as the organization’s Administrative and Financial Coordinator. Before stepping into executive leadership, he built his career in client-facing roles across sales and fine wine service, while also developing a strong foundation in nonprofit financial accounting. Together these experiences shaped his relationship-driven approach to leadership, communication, and community trust-building. A committed advocate for ballet and arts education, Kyler brings deep institutional knowledge and passion for advancing the organization's mission. Kyler is excited to take the stage in his first Springfield Ballet production, strengthening his connection to the organization’s artistic mission and sharing the joy of dance with the community.