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May 2026

A Conversation with Jessica Lang and Peter Boal

PNB Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang talks with Artistic Director Peter Boal about Ghost Variations, Tony Bennett, and creating for PNB’s dancers.

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May 2026

6 Professional Division Students Answer Your NEXT STEP Questions!

Inside the Production

April 2026

Her Door to the Sky Inspirations: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Patio Door Series

Discover how Georgia O’Keeffe’s Patio Door paintings inspired Jessica Lang’s ballet Her Door to the Sky, part of PNB’s ALL LANG program.

Inside the Production

April 2026

The Language of Flowers in Giselle

Explore the Victorian language of flowers hidden in PNB’s Giselle, from Giselle’s daisies to Myrtha’s myrtle crown and Albert’s grave-side lilies.

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Character Guide

April 2026

Meet the Giselle Characters

Meet the cast of Giselle, from the spirited heroine and disguised Duke Albert to Myrtha and her ghostly Wilis, before curtain rise at PNB.

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Director's Notebook

April 2026

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Giselle 2026

Peter Boal previews PNB’s historically restaged Giselle, from Doug Fullington and Marian Smith’s research to Jérôme Kaplan’s sets and costumes.

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Tell the Tale

March 2026

Giselle Pantomime Guide

Learn to read the mime gestures in Giselle, from “I love you” to “we will marry,” with illustrations to help you follow the ballet’s story.

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March 2026

When Adult Dancers Take the Stage: Second Act Collective Performs at the Francia Russell Center

Second Act Collective, a nonprofit for adult ballet dancers, takes the stage at PNB’s Francia Russell Center — faculty member Ikolo Griffin explains why.

Inside the Production

March 2026

Giselle Sets: Before and After

Go behind the scenes as PNB’s scenic team hand-paints Jérôme Kaplan’s Giselle sets, from sketch and diorama to finished stage backdrop.

Tell the Tale //
Inside the Production

March 2026

The Story of Momotaro

Read the Japanese folktale of Momotaro, the Peach Boy who befriends a dog, monkey, and pheasant to defeat ogres — the inspiration for PNB’s new ballet.

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