Nov 6–15, 2026

Ghost Stories

// Silent Ghost
// PACOPEPEPLUTO
// World Premiere: The Raven
// La Sonnambula

Give in to inevitable goosebumps this November! George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, returns to PNB after a 10-year absence. Two contrasting pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo highlight his moody (Silent Ghost) at witty (PACOPEPEPLUTO) sides, giving you a full picture of this modern chorographer’s style. And, as a special treat, principal dancer Kyle Davis will create a world premiere work inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s famous narrative poem “The Raven.”

Events

Ghost Stories: Conversations & Dress Rehearsal

Enjoy an in-depth discussion between PNB artists, from choreographers to costume designers, before attending a dress rehearsal performance with PNB Company dancers and the PNB Orchestra. You’ll get behind-the-scenes perspectives and a sneak peek at the show.

Date
November 5, 2026
Time
5:30 pm
Where
McCaw Hall
Cost
$25 Suggested Donation
Ghost Stories: Ballet Talk

Perfect for folks wanting to learn more about ballet and its history, “Ballet Talks” are entertaining half–hour lectures about PNB’s current show given by dance experts. Join us an hour before your performance downstairs in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall!

Time
One Hour Before the Start of the Performance
Where
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall
Cost
Free
Ghost Stories: Meet the Artist

Connect with PNB Company artists in these inspiring Q&A sessions directly following your performance. “Meet the Artist” is an opportunity to discuss how the ballet you just watched impacted you and to learn the performers’ unique insights.

Time
Immediately Following the Performance
Where
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall
Cost
Free

Casting

Casting is posted five days in advance.

Program Credits

Silent Ghost

Music

Ólafur Arnalds, Jon Hopkins & Kenny Anderson, Nils Frahm, Dustin Hamman

Choreography

Alejandro Cerrudo

Costume Design

Branimira Ivanova

Lighting Design

Michael Korsch

Premiere

July 10, 2015
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

PNB Premiere

November 2, 2018

PACOPEPEPLUTO

Music

Songs sung by Dean Martin and Joe Scalissi

Choreography

Alejandro Cerrudo

Costume Design

Rebecca M. Shouse

Lighting Design

Matt Miller

Premiere

June 7, 2011
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

PNB Premiere

November 19, 2020

The Raven

Music

Alexander Dreyschock

Choreography

Kyle Davis

Scenic Design

Jim French

Costume Design

Emma Kingsbury

Lighting Design

Jim French

Premiere

November 6, 2026
Pacific Northwest Ballet

La Sonnambula

Music

Vittorio Rieti

Choreography

George Balanchine

Scenic Design

Randall G. Chiarelli

Costume Design

Christine Joly after original design by Karinska

Lighting Design

Randall G. Chiarelli

Premiere

February 27, 1946
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

PNB Premiere

March 15, 2007