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Second Stage

March 2026

Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy Announces Retirement

PNB Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy announces her retirement after 15 years with the company — celebrate her career at the Season Encore Performance.

Director's Notebook //
Inside the Production

March 2026

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

Peter Boal previews PNB’s revival of Firebird alongside Cerrudo’s Little mortal jump and Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels, with a tribute to Stewart Kershaw.

Inside the Production //
Performances

March 2026

5 Reasons Why Giselle is the Ultimate Romantic Ballet

Discover five reasons Giselle has captivated audiences since 1841, from its compelling love story to the iconic Wilis and Adolphe Adam’s score.

Inside the Production //
Performances

March 2026

Firebird Fun Facts

Discover fun facts about PNB’s Firebird, from Stravinsky’s first ballet score to Ming Cho Lee’s sets and the Costume Shop’s 2026 restoration work.

Performances //
Inside the Production

February 2026

From the PNB Archives: Notes on Cinderella

Explore the 30-year history of Kent Stowell’s Cinderella at PNB, from Martin Pakledinaz’s 120 costumes to its humanized retelling of the fairy tale.

Choreographers & Staff //
I.D.E.A

February 2026

Celebrating Ulysses Dove

For Black History Month, PNB celebrates trailblazing choreographer Ulysses Dove, creator of Red Angels, with reflections from Peter Boal and dancers.

I.D.E.A //
School //
Summer Intensive

February 2026

PNB School Announces New Partnership with MoBBallet!

Pacific Northwest Ballet School partners with Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet, letting Summer Course students attend both programs in one summer.

Performances //
Choreographers & Staff //
Q&A //
School

February 2026

Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro

Choreographers Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa discuss creating Momotaro, PNB’s new family ballet with live taiko drumming and PNB School students.

I.D.E.A //
Performances

February 2026

Join us for Momotaro Community Day!

Celebrate Japanese and Japanese American art and culture at PNB’s free Momotaro Community Day, March 28 at McCaw Hall, with performances and a market.

Inside the Production //
Character Guide //
Performances

January 2026

The Costumes and Characters of Momotaro (The Peach Boy)

Meet the characters of PNB’s Momotaro, from the Peach Boy and his animal friends to Forest, Star, and Water Fairies, with sketches by Meleta Buckstaff.

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