Last weekend, PNB supporters enjoyed an evening of artistic insights and thoughtful wine parings at our Jewels Opening Night Wine Tasting, in partnership with Browne Family Vineyards. Elizabeth Tornabene, manager of the Seattle Browne Family Wine Tasting Room, and PNB’s Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross led the discussion.
Jewels, a trio of works by ballet great George Balanchine, is a perfect beginner ballet that just gets better every time you see it. Whether you’re preparing for your first time seeing Jewels, or your 50th, here’s what to watch for onstage.
PNB first performed George Balanchine's iconic Jewels in full in 2006. Bask in the history of Jewels at PNB with this beautiful photo essay.
By Doug Fullington
Jewels. The name sounds expensive and perfect for a box-office hit. But when Balanchine’s “plotless full-length ballet,” as it was touted, premiered at New York City Ballet on April 13, 1967, it had no title, only three sections called Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds. (Balanchine explained, “I thought of doing sapphire, too—I […]
Dear Friends,
As late spring turned to summer in Seattle, all of us at PNB took a deep, steadying breath. It was […]
Dance Happens Everywhere. That’s the title of our 20-21 digital season, and it’s true; dance does happen everywhere. I’m not just referring to different cultures […]
The Joyce Theater Foundation presents Pacific Northwest Ballet in two mixed-repertory programs at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater June 23-28, 2020. All performances will be accompanied by the PNB Orchestra.
“I have long […]
Our Favorite Balanchine Quotes for His 115th Birthday
Everyone knows George Balanchine the choreographer, and George Balanchine the founder of New York City Ballet. How about Balanchine the wordsmith?
An iconic figure in 20th century dance, the Russian-born son of a composer shaped our current vision of […]
With each Pacific Northwest Ballet production, Artistic Director Peter Boal creates a Director’s Notebook. We’re inspired today to bring you his latest editorial for JEWELS, giving you a glimpse into the business behind ballet.
By Peter Boal
Sometimes, just after the curtain […]
George Balanchine’s Jewels celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and we’re throwing the biggest birthday party possible! All new costumes and sets are coming to PNB’s production of Jewels. But these things don’t happen overnight. Read on for breathtaking photos AND facts about the process of stitching it all together!