Carla Körbes in Swan Lake. (©Angela Sterling)   Ticket Information Special Events & Offers Attending the Ballet April 9–19, 2009 Classical ballet at its thrilling best and the most beloved story ballet of all time—Kent Stowell's magnificent Swan Lake returns to the McCaw Hall stage where it last appeared to standing-room-only audiences. Famous for its romantic, treachery laced plot and enchanted setting, Swan Lake is equally renowned for offering ballerinas the ultimate challenge of a dual role: Odette, trapped in the body of a white swan, and Odile, the temptress daughter of the malevolent sorcerer Baron Von Rothbart, who plots the downfall of Odette's true love, Prince Siegfried. Virtuoso solos, an achingly beautiful score and a majestically ethereal corps de ballet make Swan Lake an endlessly satisfying performance experience. Pacific Northwest Ballet's Swan Lake, sumptuous with scenic, costume and lighting design and detail, made its world premiere in September 2003, as the Company's historic grand entrance into Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Swan Lake Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography: Kent Stowell Scenic Design: Ming Cho Lee Staging: Francia Russell after Petipa/Ivanov Costume Design: Paul Tazewell Lighting Design: Randall G. Chiarelli PERFORMANCES: Thu., Apr. 9 7:30 pm Fri., Apr. 10 7:30 pm Sat., Apr. 11 1:00 pm Sat., Apr. 11 7:30 pm Thurs., Apr. 16 7:30 pm Fri., Apr. 17 7:30 pm Sat., Apr. 18 1:00 pm Sat., Apr. 18 7:30 pm Sun., Apr. 19 1:00 pm Tickets: Ticket Prices Seating Chart—McCaw Hall To Purchase Tickets: Buy Tickets Online through PNB's website. Call the PNB Box Office at 206-441-2424. (Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Closed Sun.) Visit the PNB Box Office, 301 Mercer St, Seattle (Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Closed Sun.) Subscribe Today. Receive tickets to Swan Lake as part of your 2008–2009 Season Subscription! As a subscriber, you will receive big savings on tickets and exclusive privileges, including free ticket exchanges, 20% off additional single tickets, and more. GROUPS Groups of 10 or more can receive discounts of 20%. For more information please see our Group Tickets Page. COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? Find Seattle's best hotel rates through Seattle Super Saver. Special Events & Offers: UNDER 25 FRIDAYS Friday, April 10 & Friday, April 17, 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 April 10 & April 17 only. Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Each attendee must present valid I.D. upon ticket retrieval. PNB $5 FRIDAYS Friday, Apr. 3, 2009, 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 Kent Stowell's Swan Lake. 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, Apr. 5, 2009, 2:00–3:00 pm An hour-long discussion about Swan Lake 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, Apr. 7, 2009, 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 Kent Stowell's Swan Lake, complete with video excerpts. More Information LECTURE SERIES & DRESS REHEARSAL Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2009 Lecture 6:00–6:50 pm, Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall Dress Rehearsal 7:00–9:30 pm, McCaw Hall Join us for this engaging interview during the hour preceding the dress rehearsal. Attend the lecture only, or stay for the dress rehearsal. 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.