Audience Events
Learn more about PNB and connect with other ballet fans!
Ballet Talk
Perfect for folks wanting to learn more about ballet and its history, “Ballet Talks” are entertaining half–hour lectures about PNB’s current show given by dance experts. Join us an hour before your performance* downstairs in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall!
*No Ballet Talk for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall | Free for Ticket Holders
Meet the Artist
Connect with PNB Company artists in these inspiring Q&A sessions directly following your performance*. “Meet the Artist” is an opportunity to discuss how the ballet you just watched impacted you and to learn the performers’ unique insights.
*No Meet the Artist for The Sleeping Beauty or George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall | Free for Ticket Holders
Conversations & Dress Rehearsal
Enjoy an in-depth discussion between PNB artists, from choreographers to costume designers, before attending a dress rehearsal performance with PNB Company dancers and the PNB Orchestra. You’ll get behind-the-scenes perspectives and a sneak peek at the show.
McCaw Hall | $25 suggested donation
Other Events
Pride Night at PNB
June 6, 2025, 7:30 pm performance
Enjoy our season-closing performance, DIRECTOR’S CHOICE, which features gay choreographer Kiyon Ross’ work …throes of increasing wonder as well as a world premiere by queer-identifying choreographer Rena Butler. You’ll also be treated to drink specials, lobby activations, photo ops, and more. Bring your friends, family or chosen family, and other loved ones – let us know in advance and you can get a shout-out from the curtain from Kiyon himself! Submit your shout-out message here.
McCaw Hall | Free for Ticket Holders
Conversations and Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Rep I – PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal interviews Jessica Lang
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm
Celebrated choreographer Jessica Lang’s residency begins in earnest with PNB’s The Times Are Racing program. Gain insights into Lang’s relationship with PNB, her new work inspired by the Japanese art form Kintsugi, and more in this conversation with PNB’s Artistic Director Peter Boal.
Rep II – PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal interviews the Prodigals of Prodigal Son
Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:30pm
Danced by the likes of Jerome Robbins, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and PNB’s very own Artistic Director Peter Boal, the titular role of Prodigal Son pushes dancers physically and emotionally. Attend this dress rehearsal conversation to learn more about the dancers performing The Prodigal Son role in PNB’s All Balanchine program and what it means to them.
Rep III – PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal interviews Paul Tazewell
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm
Paul Tazewell’s Academy Award®-nominated work in West Side Story and his costumes in the Tony Award®-winning Broadway production of Hamilton make him an internationally respected designer. He’s well-known by Seattle audiences too, thanks to his designs for Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake, and now, The Sleeping Beauty. On the eve of The Sleeping Beauty’s premiere, join us for a fascinating discussion about Tazewell’s inspirations for the new production and insights into his creative process.
Rep IV – Seattle arts journalist Marcie Sillman hosts a conversation with PNB Company Dancer Price Suddarth
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:30pm
The Emergence program features the world premiere of PNB Company dancer (and choreographer) Price Suddarth’s new work. Join us for this conversation with Price and his team of artistic collaborators as they discuss the many creative elements that make a world-premiere ballet.
Rep V – Converge Media host Trae Holiday interviews PNB Company dancers
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm
Jean-Christophe Maillot’s contemporary version of Roméo et Juliette requires dancers tap into unique skills of storytelling. Converge Media host Trae Holiday will moderate a conversation with PNB dancers taking on these iconic roles for the first time.
Rep VI – PNB Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross interviews Rena Butler
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm
Delve deep into the creative process with this discussion between two of the innovative choreographers on PNB’s Director’s Choice program. PNB’s Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross leads the conversation with Princess Grace Award-recipient Rena Butler to discuss her new work, her choreographic process, and more.
Audio Dance Described Performance Schedule
All Balanchine
November 2, 2024
Matinee Performance at 2:00 PM followed by a screening of Telephone in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall.
November 13, 2024
4:00-6:00 PM
Digital Screening and Q&A of Telephone with Krishna Washburn and Heather Shaw
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
December 1, 2024
Matinee Performance at 12:30 PM
December 7, 2024
Evening Performance at 7:30 PM
December 19, 2024
Matinee Performance at 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly)
The Sleeping Beauty
February 2, 2025
Matinee Performance at 1:00 PM
Roméo et Juliette
April 12, 2025
Matinee Performance at 2:00 PM