The Story of La Sonnambula
Nov 6–15, 2026
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.”
Running Time: Two hours and six minutes including two 20 minute intermissions.
Casting is posted five days in advance.
Silent Ghost
Composer
Various
Choreographer
Alejandro Cerrudo
Costume Design
Branimira Ivanova
Lighting Design
Michael Korsch
Premiere
July 10, 2015
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
PACOPEPEPLUTO
Composer
Dean Martin, Joe Scalissi
Choreographer
Alejandro Cerrudo
Costume Design
Rebecca M. Shouse
Lighting Design
Matt Miller
Premiere
June 7, 2011 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (Inside/Out Choreographic Workshop, UIC Theatre, University of Illinois)
The Raven
Composer
Alexander Dreyschock
Choreographer
Kyle Davis
Costume Design
Emma Kingsbury
Lighting Design
Jim French
Scenic Design
Jim French
Premiere
November 6, 2026 Pacific Northwest Ballet
La Sonnambula
Composer
Vittorio Rieti
Choreographer
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
Costume Design
Christine Joly after original design by Karinska
Lighting Design
Randall G. Chiarelli
Scenic Design
Randall G. Chiarelli
Premiere
February 27, 1946 Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
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.
