PNB by the Decades: The 2000’s Launch a New Era at PNB

The 2000s began a new era of Pacific Northwest Ballet history with the retirement of Kent Stowell and Francia Russell and the hiring of Peter Boal as artistic director. In many ways, the PNB that audiences know and love today took shape during the 2000s. Read on to learn about this influential decade!

2023-08-16T16:29:58-07:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Choreographers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB by the Decades: The 2000’s Launch a New Era at PNB

PNB by the Decades: Dancing around the Globe and in Seattle in the ’90s

As PNB celebrates our 50th anniversary season, we are looking back to our past. In the 1990's, finally established as a prestigious dance company, PNB focused on engaging with the local Seattle community and touring to New York, Melbourne, and more.

2023-08-16T16:28:49-07:00April 20th, 2023|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Life at PNB, PNB on Tour|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on PNB by the Decades: Dancing around the Globe and in Seattle in the ’90s

PNB by the Decades: 1980s at PNB, the Origins of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake and Nutcracker

PNB took tremendous leaps toward establishing itself as an acclaimed ballet company in the 1980s. PNB’s original productions of Swan Lake and the Nutcracker, which both premiered in the ‘80s, were pivotal steps in this dance toward success. As PNB celebrates our 50th Anniversary, step back in time with us to our twentieth year and the very beginnings of some of our favorite productions!

2023-08-16T16:24:07-07:00November 10th, 2022|Categories: Choreographers, Dancers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB by the Decades: 1980s at PNB, the Origins of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake and Nutcracker
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