International Ballet Classique Announces Peter Crimmins as "Guest Narrator"

International Ballet Classique in Media is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Crimmins of WHYY will be our on stage guest narrator for the Saturday, December 14, 7:30 PM performance of our Nutcracker Ballet at Neumann University.

Peter Crimmins is an arts and culture commentator and reporter for WHYY and NewsWorks.org. Peter has the unique opportunity to meet and report on cutting edge news stories and creative cultural activities in our tri state region and beyond. Peter hails from San Diego, Ca. He began his career in radio over 20 years ago at the University of California at Berkeley and continues at WHYY to share stories and insights with listeners on the importance of the Arts in our region If it is happening in our region, then Peter has the story for you.

WHYY is Greater Philadelphia's leading public media provider, serving southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and all of Delaware for more than 50 years. WHYY takes pride in bringing their audience news when it needs it, entertainment when it wants it and education when it counts — on television, radio and the Web and in the community. They welcome you to their programs on television, radio and HD radio for innovative programs such as First, Friday Arts, On Canvas, Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Radio Times with Marty Moss Coane and to explore new programs. WHYY offers television programs such as On Stage at Curtis using WHYY's video player or Comcast's on-demand service. Listen to radio programs such as NewsWorks Tonight, Voices in the Family and You Bet Your Garden online or take them with you by subscribing to podcasts. Even tune in to news and radio programs anytime, anywhere using a mobile device. International Ballet Classique is a proud Partner with WHYY.

Mr. Crimmins first saw The Nutcracker as a young adult, at the San Diego Civic Theater. He will share with the audience the story and themes of the Nutcracker Ballet including his personal thoughts on why the Nutcracker Ballet is so important to all during the holiday season. Performances will be Thursday December 12 through Sunday December 15. For additional details and tickets please call 484-444-2389 or visitwww.academyballetru.com.