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Artistic Director’s Notebook: Little mortal jump, Red Angels, Firebird
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Artistic Director’s Notebook: Little mortal jump, Red Angels, Firebird

Director's Notebook, Performances

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Little mortal jump, Red Angels, Firebird

2026-03-05T16:08:32-08:00March 5th, 2026|Director's Notebook, Performances|

"This trio of winning works offers the absolute best of PNB. You’ll find tradition, innovation, and the unexpected..." Click here to read more from Artistic Director Peter Boal!

Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy Announces Retirement
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Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy Announces Retirement

Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB

Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy Announces Retirement

2026-03-05T10:31:36-08:00March 5th, 2026|Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB|

Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy has announced her retirement. PNB will celebrate her beautiful career at the Season Encore Performance on June 7, 2026.

5 Reasons Why Giselle is the Ultimate Romantic Ballet
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5 Reasons Why Giselle is the Ultimate Romantic Ballet

PDP, Performances

5 Reasons Why Giselle is the Ultimate Romantic Ballet

2026-03-03T14:59:50-08:00March 3rd, 2026|PDP, Performances|

Giselle premiered in Paris in 1841, and was an immediate hit. Today, leading ballet companies across the world perform the ballet for adoring fans. Keep reading to learn five reasons why Giselle is such a hit!

Firebird Fun Facts
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Firebird Fun Facts

PDP, Performances

Firebird Fun Facts

2026-03-05T14:16:47-08:00March 2nd, 2026|PDP, Performances|

After 21 years, Firebird returns to the PNB stage. In honor of this exciting occasion, we’ve gathered some fun facts about the ballet! Click here to learn more.

Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro
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Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro

PDP, Performances, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff

Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro

2026-03-04T12:24:51-08:00February 19th, 2026|PDP, Performances, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|

Jessica Lang and her partner Kanji Segawa are busy in the PNB studios this week creating a brand new ballet: Momotaro (The Peach Boy)! We sat down with Lang and Segawa between rehearsals to learn more about the production.

Momotaro Community Day – Free Event for Ticket Holders
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Momotaro Community Day – Free Event for Ticket Holders

Events, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), PDP, Performances

Momotaro Community Day – Free Event for Ticket Holders

2026-03-05T14:32:04-08:00February 18th, 2026|Events, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), PDP, Performances|

Momotaro Community Day is a free, family friendly event at McCaw Hall! Join us as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American art, dance, and culture, with a special focus on the direct experiences of Puget Sound communities.

PNB School Announces New Partnership with MoBBallet!
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PNB School Announces New Partnership with MoBBallet!

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), PNB School, Summer Course

PNB School Announces New Partnership with MoBBallet!

2026-02-17T09:42:03-08:00February 17th, 2026|Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), PNB School, Summer Course|

PNB School Summer Course students are invited to participate in MoBBallet’s Symposium on the Hill Ballet Intensive during the last week of PNB School’s Summer Course. Both organizations share a student-centered approach, leading to this partnership. Read more in this blog!

Celebrating Ulysses Dove
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Celebrating Ulysses Dove

Choreographers, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.)

Celebrating Ulysses Dove

2026-02-12T15:10:39-08:00February 12th, 2026|Choreographers, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.)|

In honor of Black History Month, PNB is highlighting Ulysses Dove (1947 – 1996), a trailblazing Black dancer and choreographer whose work is beloved by PNB audiences and artists alike.