Immerse yourself in a world of romance and beauty with this stunning triple bill. George Balanchine’s Serenade, his first work created in America, is an ethereal celebration of the ensemble of dancers, rather than the individual. Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a vivid and nuanced celebration of art, and Jessica Lang’s newest work promises to be nothing short of brilliant. Filled with lush music and inspirational performances, you won’t want to miss PNB’s 2026/27 season opener.
Perfect for ballet fans wanting to learn more about the performance 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!
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.
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.
Casting is posted five days in advance.
Serenade
Music
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
Costume Design
Karinska
Lighting Design
Randall G. Chiarelli
Premiere
June 10, 1934
School of American Ballet (White Plains, New York)
March 1, 1935
American Ballet (New York, New York)
PNB Premiere
September 29, 1978
World Premiere
Music
David Lang
Choreography
Jessica Lang
Scenic Design
Libby Stadstad
Costume Design
Jillian Lewis
Lighting Design
Brandon Stirling Baker
Premiere
September 25, 2026
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pictures at an Exhibition
Music
Modest Mussorgsky
Choreography
Alexei Ratmansky
Costume Design
Adeline Andre
Lighting Design
Mark Stanley
Projection Design
Wendall K. Harrington
Premiere
October 2, 2014
New York City Ballet
PNB Premiere
June 2, 2017
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.
