Giselle, the story of a young woman who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Lighting Design
Randall G. Chiarelli
Historical Adviser
Doug Fullington
Marian Smith
Music
Adolphe Adam
Scenic and Costume Design
Jerome Kaplan
Choreography
Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa, with additional choreography by Peter Boal
Staging
Peter Boal
Events
Giselle Symposium: April 16-18, 2020
The University of Washington School of Music and Pacific Northwest Ballet will also be presenting a series of conversations and presentations about this Romantic-era ballet in conjunction with the performances of Giselle.
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tue31mar5:00 pmtue7:00 pmImmersion Experience: Giselle5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Phelps Center
Event Details
Sit courtside while PNB dancers rehearse excerpts from Giselle, followed by a tour of PNB’s costume shop and Q&A with the artists.
Event Details
Sit courtside while PNB dancers rehearse excerpts from Giselle, followed by a tour of PNB’s costume shop and Q&A with the artists.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Phelps Center
301 Mercer
Event Details
Dance historians Marian Smith with Doug Fullington are international experts on Giselle’s historical record. Hear about their work examining and reconstructing one of ballet’s most enduring tales.
Event Details
Dance historians Marian Smith with Doug Fullington are international experts on Giselle’s historical record. Hear about their work examining and reconstructing one of ballet’s most enduring tales.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
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Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
fri10apr7:30 pmGiselle7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. Live Captioning displays spoken words in text for the audience to read.* BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager
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Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
Live Captioning displays spoken words in text for the audience to read.*
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
*Live Event Captioning is supported by CCACaptioning.org (Collaborative for Communication Access via Captioning). One in 5 persons, all ages, everywhere, on average, has a hearing loss.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
sat11apr2:00 pmGiselle2:00 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
more
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
sat11apr7:30 pmGiselle7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Sandra Noll Hammond, renowned dance teacher, historian, and educator, will lead this lecture-demonstration assisted by PNB School Professional Division students. This event is part of Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s
Event Details
Sandra Noll Hammond, renowned dance teacher, historian, and educator, will lead this lecture-demonstration assisted by PNB School Professional Division students. This event is part of Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s Teachers’ Seminar and is open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Phelps Center
301 Mercer
thu16apr3:00 pmthu4:00 pmArt Criticism Panel3:00 pm - 4:00 pm University of Washington
Event Details
Simon Morrison (Princeton University), twentieth-century music specialist and author of Bolshoi Confidential, will moderate a roundtable discussion featuring arts/dance writers, including Alastair Macaulay (former chief dance critic of The New York Times), Marina
Event Details
Simon Morrison (Princeton University), twentieth-century music specialist and author of Bolshoi Confidential, will moderate a roundtable discussion featuring arts/dance writers, including Alastair Macaulay (former chief dance critic of The New York Times), Marina Harss (The New York Times, The New Yorker, DanceTabs), and Melinda Bargreen (The Seattle Times).
Peterson Room, Allen Library, The University of Washington
Free admission
Time
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
University of Washington
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
more
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
thu16apr7:30 pmGiselleBeer & Ballet Night7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
more
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Beer and Ballet Night
It’s the same spectacular performance, with great seats on the main floor (and other areas) PLUS special offers on a select craft beer from Spectra, McCaw Hall’s in-house concessionaire.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Presented by the University of Washington School of Music and Pacific Northwest Ballet, “Re-Envisioning Giselle” is a day-long symposium featuring eight presentations relating to the Romantic-era ballet Giselle (Paris, 1841)
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Event Details
Presented by the University of Washington School of Music and Pacific Northwest Ballet, “Re-Envisioning Giselle” is a day-long symposium featuring eight presentations relating to the Romantic-era ballet Giselle (Paris, 1841) by leading scholars and practitioners. Adjunct events will be offered on surrounding days. The symposium is offered in conjunction with Pacific Northwest Ballet’s performances of Giselle, April 10‒12 and 16‒19 at Seattle’s McCaw Hall.
The symposium will take place in the Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, The University of Washington
“Re-Envisioning Giselle” is generously sponsored by Patty Edwards, the University of Washington School of Music and Simpson Center for the Humanities, and Princeton University.
Time
(Friday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
University of Washington
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
more
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
fri17apr7:30 pmGiselle7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
fri17apr7:30 pmBackstage Bash7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Backstage Bash is YPC’s premiere annual event. Hosted at McCaw Hall every spring, Backstage Bash brings together YPC members, PNB company dancers, and guests for a party backstage and onstage.
Event Details
Backstage Bash is YPC’s premiere annual event. Hosted at McCaw Hall every spring, Backstage Bash brings together YPC members, PNB company dancers, and guests for a party backstage and onstage. It’s an event not to be missed!
Please check back for ticket info.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
fri17apr7:30 pmYPC Night at Giselle7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Join YPC members before the show and at intermission for drinks, snacks, and conversation. Located in the Norcliffe Room at McCaw Hall, each YPC reception includes complimentary wine, desserts, and
Event Details
Join YPC members before the show and at intermission for drinks, snacks, and conversation. Located in the Norcliffe Room at McCaw Hall, each YPC reception includes complimentary wine, desserts, and coffee during YPC Night performances.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
sat18apr10:00 amsat11:30 amGiselle Roundtable Discussion10:00 am - 11:30 am McCaw Hall
Event Details
Alastair Macaulay, former chief dance critic of The New York Times, will moderate a roundtable discussion of all things Giselle, featuring scholars and practitioners.
Event Details
Alastair Macaulay, former chief dance critic of The New York Times, will moderate a roundtable discussion of all things Giselle, featuring scholars and practitioners.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
more
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
sat18apr2:00 pmGiselle2:00 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
more
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
sat18apr7:30 pmGiselle7:30 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program. BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction
more
Event Details
Come early and stay late! One hour before curtain and immediately following each program.
BALLET TALK: Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington or a guest speaker for an informal 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. Featuring special guests from the PNB/UW Giselle symposium.
MEET THE ARTIST: Join Artistic Director Peter Boal or a member of PNB’s artistic staff with PNB Company dancers for a lively question-and-answer session following each performance.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Location
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
sun19apr1:00 pmGiselle1:00 pm McCaw Hall
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from
Event Details
Giselle, the story of an innocent country girl who dies of a broken heart, is famous for the Wilis—a sisterhood of ghostly maidens who call Giselle’s spirit from the grave to take revenge on the nobleman who betrayed her. This is Giselle‘s first return since PNB’s production received magnificent new sets and costumes in 2014.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm
Location
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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