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Inside the Production //
Performances

November 2024

5 Reasons Why The Nutcracker is a Holiday Favorite

Discover five reasons The Nutcracker is a holiday favorite, from Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score to Ian Falconer’s charming sets and costumes at PNB.

DISCOVER DANCE //
Community Education //
School

November 2024

DanceChance in 2024 – By the Numbers!

See DanceChance in numbers: PNB School’s free ballet program for Seattle Public Schools students marks 30 years reaching 1,800 third and fourth graders.

Performances //
Uncategorized

November 2024

Which Balanchine Ballet Are You? Quiz

Take this fun quiz to discover which Balanchine ballet matches your personality: Prodigal Son, Square Dance, or Stravinsky Violin Concerto.

Life at PNB //
History //
Performances

October 2024

Prodigal Son Through the Years at PNB

Celebrate Prodigal Son’s 95th anniversary and its 40th year at PNB with archival photos of the Balanchine ballet’s performances through the decades.

Inside the Production //
Director's Notebook //
Performances

October 2024

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Square Dance, Prodigal Son, Stravinsky Violin Concerto

Peter Boal explores Balanchine’s range across 47 years of choreography in PNB’s ALL BALANCHINE program: Square Dance, Prodigal Son, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto.

Audience Tips //
Performances

October 2024

5 Reasons Why PNB’s The Nutcracker Tickets Are More Affordable Than People Think

Nutcracker tickets start at $35 at PNB. Discover value seats, family pricing, discounts, and tips to enjoy the Northwest’s favorite holiday ballet for less.

Choreographers & Staff //
Orchestra

October 2024

Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Concertmaster and Solo Violinist Michael Jinsoo Lim’s Playlist

Meet PNB Concertmaster Michael Jinsoo Lim and explore the music that inspires him, from Corigliano to Stravinsky, ahead of PNB’s ALL BALANCHINE program.

Life at PNB

October 2024

PNB Dancers You Should Follow on Instagram

Beautify your feed with more ballet! Here’s a comprehensive list of PNB Company dancers with public Instagram accounts to follow.

Tell the Tale //
Inside the Production

October 2024

Prodigal Son Story

ead the story of Balanchine’s Prodigal Son, with libretto by Boris Kochno drawn from Pushkin’s The Stationmaster, following the ballet’s three scenes.

Audio Dance Description //
I.D.E.A

October 2024

New Audio Dance Description Program at PNB

Learn how a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust helped PNB launch Audio Dance Description for Blind and Low-Vision audiences in 2023.

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