Leah Terada on Season Encore 2025
"Last night, the curtain came down on PNB’s 2024–25 season. But before it did, we gathered for Season Encore—our annual celebration of dance, community, and the stories we tell through movement..."
Remembering the Unknown; “Tomorrow” in Pieces | Samuel Portillo NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Samuel Portillo share his inspirations for his upcoming NEXT STEP work titled Tomorrow.
What Comes Next? A note from Price Suddarth about his family’s next big adventure
"After 16 seasons with PNB and 30 years of performing on stage, I’m stepping away from the curtain call. Together, Emma and I are launching Jumpkut, a multimedia contemporary ballet company that blends movement, cinema, and storytelling."
Celebrating Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer
PNB's 2025/26 Season marks Jessica Lang’s second year as PNB’s Resident Choreographer! PNB will celebrate Lang with our ALL LANG program in May of 2026, as well as her new ballet for children Momotaro. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica Lang, her choreographic process, and what you can look forward to next season!
Artistic Director’s Notebook: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE 2025 (…throes of increasing wonder, Nine Sinatra Songs, Cracks)
"PNB hasn’t presented Nine Sinatra Songs in 13 years, so many of you will be revisiting this piece with fresh perspective or seeing it for the first time..."
Q&A with Meleta Buckstaff, PNB Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer for Cracks
PNB Costume Shop Manager Meleta Buckstaff is designing the costumes for Rena Butler’s new work Cracks. We sat down with Meleta in the costume shop to talk about her designs for this new work, what exactly a costume shop manager does, and more!
Between Nostalgia and Now | A look into Lily Wills’ new work for the NEXT STEP 2025 program
PNB Company dancer Lily Wills share her inspirations for her upcoming NEXT STEP work.
Unwrapping …throes of increasing wonder | Leah Terada in conversation with Kiyon Ross
Go behind the scenes with PNB Company dancer Leah Terada and Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross as they discuss the inspirations behind ...throes of increasing wonder, which was created as a 50th anniversary gift for PNB.
A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancers Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan share their inspirations for their upcoming, collaborative NEXT STEP work.
Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal on his 20th Anniversary Season
The 2025/26 Season marks Artistic Director Peter Boal's 20th year with the company. PNB has thrived under Peter's leadership, and we are so excited to celebrate his remarkable achievements. Read on to learn more about Peter’s tenure and what he's most looking forward to next season!