Artistic Director’s Notebook: Giselle 2026
Dear Friends, Giselle has enthralled audiences since its premiere in Paris in 1841. I’ll do the math for you—that’s 185 years ago. Despite the years, audiences seem as intrigued today as they were on opening night. There are a few reasons why Giselle works. First, the plot is so good. As the curtain rises on […]
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Little mortal jump, Red Angels, Firebird
Artistic Director Peter Boal previews PNB’s Firebird revival, Alejandro Cerrudo’s Little mortal jump, and Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels. Read insider details.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Cinderella 2026
Artistic Director Peter Boal reflects on Kent Stowell’s Cinderella, its timeless themes, and the artistic team bringing this fairytale to life.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Jewels, AfterTime, The Window, In The Upper Room
Dear Friends, George Balanchine’s Jewels is sometimes referred to as the first plotless evening-length work. Not exactly the catchiest byline. Did Balanchine hope to tap into the box office strength of full-length ballets? Interestingly, Jewels was not a stand-alone work at its premiere. In fact, it wasn’t even called “Jewels.” Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds were there, but there was no overarching name. Critic […]
Artistic Director’s Notebook: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE 2025
Peter Boal introduces Director’s Choice 2025 featuring Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs, Kiyon Ross’s …throes of increasing wonder, and Cracks by Rena Butler.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Roméo et Juliette 2025
Peter Boal reflects on PNB’s fifth staging of Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, the role of former dancers in coaching, and the production’s cinematic power.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Dawn Patrol, Afternoon of a Faun, Mopey, and Emergence
Peter Boal previews PNB’s EMERGENCE program featuring Price Suddarth’s Dawn Patrol, Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun, Goecke’s Mopey, and Crystal Pite’s Emergence.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Sleeping Beauty 2025
Peter Boal shares the creative journey behind PNB’s new Sleeping Beauty with Paul Tazewell’s costumes, Preston Singletary’s sets, and Petipa’s choreography.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® 2024
Peter Boal welcomes audiences to PNB’s Nutcracker, sharing behind-the-scenes details about the cast, orchestra, and the magic of Ian Falconer’s production.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Square Dance, Prodigal Son, Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Peter Boal explores Balanchine’s genius across three works in PNB’s All Balanchine program: Square Dance, Prodigal Son, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto.