Copper Coin Ballet brings Sleeping Beauty to the Legacy Theatre this weekend

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Craig McFarland

Published February 24, 2026 at 8:49 AM CST

Contributor Craig McFarland previews this weekend's Copper Coin Ballet Company performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Legacy Theatre. Cast members Anna Liberman and Cambrie Easley, along with associate artistic director Ronda Brinkman tell us more.

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Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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