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The Costumes and Characters of Momotaro (The Peach Boy)
Momotaro (The Peach Boy), adapted by Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa, is PNB’s latest addition to our family matinee series! Momotaro is based on the popular Japanese folktale that teaches us about bravery, resilience, compassion, and the value of trust and teamwork. This new blog is a behind-the-scenes peek at the new production with costume sketches by designer Meleta Buckstaff and details about some of the major characters!
Fun Facts about PNB’s Cinderella
Pacific Northwest Ballet's Cinderella combines the story you know and love with spectacular choreography, Prokofiev’s familiar score, and superb design. Keep reading to learn what makes this ballet so special!
Cinderella Character Guide
Kent Stowell's adaptation of Cinderella is a romantic retelling of the classic fairytale. If you’re attending the show, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with each character before you see them on stage. Read on to meet each magical Cinderella character with this quick, helpful guide!
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Cinderella 2026
"You might see the Cinderella story as a prophetic tale of people who come from different backgrounds finding common denominators in such human qualities as love and kindness. Hmm. Could this story be applicable to our world today?" Click here to read more!
Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!
Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB! Peach Costume Sketch by Meleta Buckstaff. This March, PNB will bring [...]
Cinderella Stories Throughout History
The story of Cinderella is timeless. Known by many names around the world, this folk tale emphasizes the innately human desire to overcome [...]
The Story of Cinderella
Kent Stowell's adaptation of Cinderella is a romantic retelling of the classic fairytale. Stowell's version is unique, as many ballets are based on Frederick Ashton’s 1948 production, which is more comic-tragic in nature. Read the full story on the PNB Blog!
Audition Season Tips from Elle Macy, PNB Principal Dancer
PNB Company dancer Elle Macy shares her audition season tips for young dancers preparing for summer intensives and more!
PNB Costume Shop on The Nutcracker (10 Years In!)
PNB's production of The Nutcracker features costumes designed by Ian Falconer, and PNB's costume shop was responsible for bringing many of these designs to life. Today on the PNB Blog, members of the costume shop share their favorite Nutcracker memory, their holiday traditions, and more!