PNB Blog // Pacific Northwest Ballet

Inside the Production //
Performances

January 2026

Fun Facts about PNB’s Cinderella

Discover fun facts about PNB’s Cinderella, from 120 hand-sewn costumes and a working stage clock to the hand-built 23-foot carriage.

Inside the Production //
Character Guide //
Performances

January 2026

Cinderella Character Guide

Meet the characters of Kent Stowell’s Cinderella before curtain rise, from the Fairy Godmother and Season Fairies to the stepsisters and court jester.

Director's Notebook //
Performances

January 2026

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Cinderella 2026

Peter Boal reflects on Kent Stowell’s Cinderella, its timeless theme of kindness, and the artistic team — Chiarelli, Straiges, Pakledinaz — behind it.

Performances //
I.D.E.A //
School

January 2026

Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

Get ready for PNB’s world premiere of Momotaro with book, video, and recipe recommendations to explore the Japanese folktale before the show.

Tell the Tale //
Performances

January 2026

Cinderella Stories Throughout History

Explore Cinderella tales from ancient Greece and China to the Brothers Grimm, and see how Kent Stowell’s PNB production brings the story to life.

Tell the Tale //
Performances

December 2025

The Story of Cinderella

Follow Cinderella from her cruel stepfamily to the Prince’s ball, in Kent Stowell’s three-act romantic retelling of the classic fairy tale.

School //
Summer Intensive

December 2025

Audition Season Tips from Elle Macy, PNB Principal Dancer

PNB Principal Dancer Elle Macy shares audition season advice on managing nerves, positive self-talk, and handling rejection for young dancers.

Audience Tips //
Performances

December 2025

Ticket Resellers: What to Watch Out for as a PNB Patron

Protect yourself from ticket scams. Learn how to spot third-party resellers and buy Pacific Northwest Ballet tickets safely through PNB.org.

Life at PNB //
Q&A

December 2025

Interview with Ariana Lallone, Former PNB Dancer

Former PNB principal Ariana Lallone reflects on her 24-year ballet career and her transition to aerial arts with Teatro ZinZanni at age 42.

Inside the Production //
Performances

November 2025

10 Fun Facts for The Nutcracker’s 10th Anniversary!

Celebrate 10 years of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at PNB with fun facts about the costumes, orchestra, mice, and 1,200 pairs of pointe shoes.

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