The Story of Momotaro
One part Wizard of Oz, one part Tom Thumb, Momotaro (The Peach Boy) is a narrated, hour-long performance featuring PNB School students in Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa’s brand-new adaptation of Japan’s oldest folk tale! Follow the adventures of Momotaro as he befriends animals, fights ogres, and seeks his fortune this March! This addition to PNB’s family matinee series is the perfect introduction to ballet for young audiences.
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Music
Saburo Moroi, Ringtaro Tateishi, Kazuko Yamada, Takashi Yoshimatsu, and Traditional Folk Music
Director & Choreography
Jessica Lang
Creative Associate & Dramaturg
Kanji Segawa
Set Design Concept
Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa
Set Design Illustrator
Yuki Takahashi
Scenic Coordinator
Yuki Izumihara
Costume Design
Meleta Buckstaff
Lighting Design
Reed Nakayama
Narrator
Brad Lo Walker
Featuring The School of TAIKO
Ringtaro Tateishi, Artistic Director
Premiere
March 21, 2026
Pacific Northwest Ballet
We are experiencing intermittent errors with our ticketing system. Tickets for the Sunday, June 7 performances of ALL LANG and Season Encore can be purchased 90 minutes prior to curtain at the McCaw Hall Box Office, or by phone at 206.441.2424.