PNB Blog
The Impact of PNB’s New Works Initiative on Stage this November
For two decades new works have kept PNB at the cutting edge of ballet. New works draw national attention, attract artists, audiences, and critics, while offering career-defining opportunities to choreographers, designers, and dancers. Read how PNB's New Works Initative makes IN THE UPPER ROOM possible in this blog!
Jewels Wine Pairings with Browne Family Vineyards
Last weekend, PNB supporters enjoyed an evening of artistic insights and thoughtful wine parings at our Jewels Opening Night Wine Tasting, in partnership with Browne Family Vineyards. Elizabeth Tornabene, manager of the Seattle Browne Family Wine Tasting Room, and PNB’s Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross led the discussion.
Magical Lobby Experiences at The Nutcracker
Make your visit to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® even more magical at your chosen performance with an extra-special lobby theme!
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Margarita Armas
Meet Margarita Armas, a new faculty member at PNB School and former Professional Division Student.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Jewels, AfterTime, The Window, In The Upper Room
Read Peter Boal's insightful reflections on Jewels, AfterTime, The Window, and In the Upper Room. PNB performs these works this fall.
The Nutcracker Poems
Each year, PNB creates a poem to help spread the news about George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. This year, we asked our Nutcracker fans to wow us with their poetic brilliance. We were blown away by the many magical poem submissions. Read all the entries in this blog!
Q&A with PNB School’s Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk
PNB School's new Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk is off to a fabulous start as we kick off the school year. Eager to get to know Mrs. Houk? Check out this quick Q&A to learn her teaching approach, her favorite Seattle spot, and more!
Jewels Inspired Playlist
Check out this Jewels-inspired playlist, featuring all things gems, glitter, and sparkle!
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Lucien Postlewaite Announces Retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Lucien Postlewaite has announced that after a 23-year career with the company, he is retiring at the end of PNB’s 2025-26 season. Postlewaite joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2003, was promoted to corps de ballet in 2004, soloist in 2007, and principal in 2008. He joined Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in 2012 and re-joined PNB in 2017. His career will be celebrated at the Season Encore Performance, Sunday, June 7, at McCaw Hall.