Nov 6–15, 2026

Silent Ghost
PACOPEPEPLUTO
World Premiere: The Raven
La Sonnambula

Buy Tickets to Ghost Stories

Nov 6–15, 2026

Ghost Stories

// Silent Ghost
// PACOPEPEPLUTO
// World Premiere: The Raven
// La Sonnambula

Buy Tickets to Ghost Stories

Give in to inevitable goosebumps this November! George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, returns to PNB after an almost 20-year absence. Two contrasting pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo highlight his moody (Silent Ghost) and witty (PACOPEPEPLUTO) sides, giving you a full picture of this modern choreographer’s style. And, as a special treat, principal dancer Kyle Davis will create a world premiere work inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s famous narrative poem “The Raven.”

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Program Credits

November 6, 2026

7:30pm

November 7, 2026

7:30pm

November 7, 2026

2:00pm

November 13, 2026

7:30pm

November 14, 2026

2:00pm

November 14, 2026

7:30pm

November 15, 2026

1:00pm

Events

Ghost Stories Conversations & Dress Rehearsal

Principal dancer Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan will interview The Raven creative team on the eve of the world premiere. Join Sarah in conversation with choreographer Kyle Davis, scenic and lighting designer Jim French, and costume designer Emma Kingsbury on bringing Kyle’s vision for The Raven to the stage.

Date

November 5, 2026

Time

5:30pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$40 Suggested Donation

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Ghost Stories Opening Night Wine Tasting

In partnership with Browne Family Vineyards.

Date

November 6, 2026

Time

6:00pm

Where

Allen Room // McCaw Hall

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Ballet Talk: Ghost Stories

Perfect for ballet fans wanting to learn more about the performance 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!

Time

One Hour Before the Start of the Performance

Where

Nesholm Family Lecture Hall

Cost

Free
Meet the Artist: Ghost Stories

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.

Time

Immediately Following Every Performance

Where

Nesholm Family Lecture Hall

Cost

Free
Ghost Stories Audio-Described

Pacific Northwest Ballet is delighted to offer select audio-described performances for visually impaired and blind patrons for only $20 per ticket. The $20 subsidized ticket rate is offered to patrons utilizing a listening device, plus one companion (additional tickets may be added at the standard or child rate).

Date

November 14, 2026

Time

2:00pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20 per ticket

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Casting

Casting is posted five days in advance.

Program Credits

Silent Ghost

Music

Ólafur Arnalds, Jon Hopkins & Kenny Anderson, Nils Frahm, Dustin Hamman

Choreography

Alejandro Cerrudo

Costume Design

Branimira Ivanova

Lighting Design

Michael Korsch

Premiere

July 10, 2015
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

PNB Premiere

November 2, 2018

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PACOPEPEPLUTO

Music

Songs sung by Dean Martin and Joe Scalissi

Choreography

Alejandro Cerrudo

Costume Design

Rebecca M. Shouse

Lighting Design

Matt Miller

Premiere

June 7, 2011
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

PNB Premiere

November 19, 2020

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The Raven

Music

Alexander Dreyschock

Choreography

Kyle Davis

Scenic Design

Jim French

Costume Design

Emma Kingsbury

Lighting Design

Jim French

Premiere

November 6, 2026
Pacific Northwest Ballet

La Sonnambula

Music

Vittorio Rieti

Choreography

George Balanchine

Scenic Design

Randall G. Chiarelli

Costume Design

Christine Joly after original design by Karinska

Lighting Design

Randall G. Chiarelli

Premiere

February 27, 1946
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

PNB Premiere

March 15, 2007

Photo credits: Louise Nadeau and Olivier Wevers in La Sonnambula, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust, photo © Angela Sterling. Noelani Pantastico and Lucien Postlewaite in Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost, photo © Angela Sterling. Lucien Postlewaite in Alejandro Cerrudo’s PACOPEPEPLUTO, photo © Lindsay Thomas. PNB Company dancers in Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost, photo © Angela Sterling. Dylan Wald and Elizabeth Murphy in Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost, photo © Angela Sterling. Christopher D’Ariano in Alejandro Cerrudo’s PACOPEPEPLUTO, photo © Lindsay Thomas.