World Premiere – The Window – In the Upper Room
Dive into greatness with Twyla Tharp’s iconically athletic In The Upper Room, Dani Rowe’s heartbreaking The Window, and a world premiere from PNB Company dancers Christopher D’Ariano and Amanda Morgan. A whirl of music, dance, and fog, this collection features custom scores by Philip Glass and Shannon Rugani and will leave you marveling at the skill of PNB Company dancers.
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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
November 6, 2025
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
Thomas Nickell and Fiona Stocks-Lyons (New D’Ariano & Morgan)
Shannon Rugani (The Window)
Philip Glass, arranged by Kurt Munkacsi (In The Upper Room)
Choreography
Christopher D’Ariano and Amanda Morgan (New D’Ariano & Morgan)
Dani Rowe (The Window)
Twyla Tharp (In The Upper Room)
PNB Premiere
November 7, 2025 (New D’Ariano & Morgan)
November 3, 2023 (The Window)
November 1, 2007 (In The Upper Room)
Premiere
November 7, 2025; Pacific Northwest Ballet (New D’Ariano & Morgan)
November 3, 2023; Pacific Northwest Ballet (The Window)
August 28, 1986; Twyla Tharp Dance (In The Upper Room)