“Even with its vengeful ghosts, Giselle is the ultimate love story. A triumph of classical ballet, the production flourishes under the PNB touch, reminding audiences of the joy and magic of live theater while underscoring the lasting power of true love.” –The Seattle Times
This romantic ballet gem has been updated and staged by Peter Boal for PNB with sumptuous costumes and sets by Jérôme Kaplan. A mountain village in a lush forest becomes the backdrop to love, betrayal, and otherworldly specters in this compelling masterpiece.
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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.
Date
April 9, 2026
Time
5:30pm
Guest Artist
TBD
Where
McCaw Hall
Cost
$25 Suggested Donation
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!
Date
All Performances
Time
One Hour Before the Start of the Performance
Where
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall
Cost
Free
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.
Date
All Performances
Time
Immediately Following the Performance
Where
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall
Cost
Free
Casting
Casting is posted five days in advance.
Program Credits
Music
Adolphe Adam, with additional music by Friedrich Burgmüller, Ludwig Minkus, and Cesare Pugni
Choreography
Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa, with additional choreography by Peter Boal
Scenic & Costume Design
Jérôme Kaplan
Lighting Design
Randall G. Chiarelli
PNB Premiere
June 3, 2011; new production May 30, 2014
Premiere
June 28, 1841; Ballet du Théâtre de l’Académie Royale de Musique (Paris), choreography by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
Angelica Generosa; PNB company dancers; Elizabeth Murphy and Lucien Postlewaite; Angelica Generosa and Jonathan Batista; PNB company dancers; Angelica Generosa and Jonathan Batista in Giselle. Photos © Angela Sterling.