Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Sleeping Beauty 2025
"It is with great excitement that PNB presents our all-new production of The Sleeping Beauty. You may ask what’s “all-new” when the original Beauty premiered 135 years ago..."
Staging The Sleeping Beauty at PNB
Since its creation in 1890 in St. Petersburg, Russia, The Sleeping Beauty has been a pillar of the classical ballet repertory. Dance Historian and The Sleeping Beauty stager Doug Fullington explains some of the historic influences on PNB's world-premiere production, as well as the influences of collaboraters Preston Singletary and Paul Tazewell.
A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Operating Puppets in The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty features some mischievous puppet characters designed by McArthur Fellowship recipient Basil Twist. We interviewed PNB School Professional Division student Cassidy Morris about her daily routine while prepping for The Sleeping Beauty – puppets and all!
Indigenous Design in The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty scenic designer Preston Singletary has imbued the production with cultural and aesthetic elements of Indigenous Northwest Coast design. Tlingit scholar, writer, and artist Kariel Galbraith explains some of these Indigenous design elements in this informative article!
10 Fast Facts about The Sleeping Beauty Costumes
With 184 roles and 80 costume designs, The Sleeping Beauty is PNB’s largest production ever. Over 90 artisans, craftspeople, drapers, stitchers, first hands, dyers, and milliners have contributed to the costume build, including costume designer Paul Tazewell, who also designed costumes for Wicked, Hamilton, and PNB's Swan Lake. Click for more fast facts about this amazing production!
Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Music Director and Principal Conductor Emil de Cou’s Playlist
Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Music Director and Principal Conductor Emil de Cou’s Playlist
PNB is the home of so many artists: dancers, costumers, musicians, and more. In this series, we highlight PNB Orchestra members through their musical taste. Today, meet PNB Music Director and Principal Conductor Emil de Cou. As PNB approaches […]
The Story of The Sleeping Beauty
"There’s a place along the western oceanic coast where madrone trees bend gently toward the sea. Lofty eagles soar above while mischievous ravens dart below and the monarch butterflies are known to return to this spot each spring, boasting brilliant black and saffron wings..." Immerse yourself in the mythical world of The Sleeping Beauty, as told by Peter Boal, PNB's artistic director and the concept designer of this world-premiere production.
How to Prepare for Your Summer Intensive: Advice from PNB Soloist Leah Terada
What exactly makes a ballet summer intensive such a game-changer and why should you consider attending one? Whether you’re applying for your first one or are a seasoned dancer looking to enhance your technique, a summer intensive can be a transformative experience that shapes your growth as an artist and an individual. In this post, PNB soloist Leah Terada unpacks a few of the benefits and challenges worth considering when planning your summer.
2024 Nutcracker Lobby Experiences
Make your visit to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® even more magical at your chosen performance with an extra-special lobby theme!
Behind-the-Scenes of The Nutcracker with PNB Production Stage Manager Sandy Barrack
Many people's favorite Nutcracker moment is an impressive feat of stagecraft, like the tree growing on stage or the snow falling on the dancers. Today on the blog, PNB Production Stage Manager Sandy Barrack takes us behind the scenes for some of these iconic moments. Click here to learn about the secret, backstage performance in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®!