NEW WORKS presents the Pacific Northwest Ballet premiere of A Garden, choreographed by Mark Morris, acclaimed as "an American master working at the peak of his powers...a masterpiece" (San Francisco Chronicle), in addition to world premieres from Company dancers Kiyon Gaines, praised for his gifted contributions to PNB's annual Choreographers' Showcase, and New York City Ballet dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied, "beloved for his bright, understated choreography." (New York Magazine).
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NEW WORKS First Weekend Highlights
Kiyon Gaines's World Premiere
One Flat Thing, reproduced
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Capping a mixed bill too eclectic and electric to miss is the return of William Forsythe's controversial, intricately layered One Flat Thing, reproduced, "[a] visualized adrenaline rush...both exhilarating and ambiguous: part earthquake, part industrial noise, part joyous release" (The New York Times).
A Garden Music: Richard Strauss
Choreography: Mark Morris
3 Movements Music: Steve Reich
Choreography: Benjamin Millepied
One Flat Thing, reproduced Music: Thom Willems
Choreography: William Forsythe
World Premiere PNB Premiere
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PERFORMANCES:
Thu., Nov. 6
7:30 pm
Fri., Nov. 7
7:30 pm
Sat., Nov. 8
2:00 pm
Sat., Nov. 8
7:30 pm
Thurs., Nov. 13
7:30 pm
Fri., Nov. 14
7:30 pm
Sat., Nov. 15
7:30 pm
Sun., Nov. 16
1:00 pm
Tickets:
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Special Events & Offers:
UNDER 25 FRIDAYS Friday, November 7 & Friday, November 14, 7:30 pm
Under 25? Get 1 ticket for $15 or 2 for $25! For tickets call PNB's Box Office 206.441.2424 or visit 301 Mercer St. Under 25 Friday ticket offer is good Nov. 7 & Nov. 14 only. Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Each attendee must present valid I.D. upon ticket retrieval.
PNB $5 FRIDAYS Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Phelps Center Join us for an hour-long dance preview led by Artistic Director Peter Boal and featuring PNB dancers performing excerpts from the New Works program. PNB $5 Fridays offer an upbeat and up-close view of the Company preparing to put dance on stage. Tickets & More Information
CONVERSATIONS WITH PNB — FREE Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, 2:00–3:00 pm Meet choreographers Kiyon Gaines and Benjamin Millepied. An hour-long discussion about PNB's New Works program with PNB artists and guests in the casual atmosphere of the Elliott Bay Book Company reading room. Elliott Bay Bookstore, 101 S. Main Street, Seattle. More Information
BALLET PREVIEW — FREE Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, 12:00–1:00 pm Join PNB for a free lunchtime preview lecture at the Central Seattle Public Library. Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington will offer insights about PNB's New Works program, complete with video excerpts. More Information
LECTURE SERIES & DRESS REHEARSAL Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 Lecture 6:00–6:50 pm, Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall
Dress Rehearsal 7:00–9:30 pm, McCaw Hall
Morris repetiteur Joanna Berman on Mark Morris' A Garden. Join us for this engaging interview during the hour preceding the dress rehearsal. Attend the lecture only, or stay for the dress rehearsal and enjoy a full immersion into the pre-Opening experience at PNB. Tickets & More Information
Pre-Performance Lectures—FREE
Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington for a 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. One hour before performances (except Nutcracker), Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall, Free Admission.
Post-Performance Q&A—FREE
After the show, skip the traffic and enjoy a post-performance Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal and PNB dancers. Immediately following each performance (except Nutcracker), Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall, Free Admission.
