The Man Behind the Music: Philip Glass
Explore composer Philip Glass’s life, from Baltimore roots to iconic operas and ballet scores. Learn how his music shapes dance at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Celebrating Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer
Learn about Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer, her creative process, and upcoming works including ALL LANG and the new children’s ballet Momotaro.
The Man Behind the Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Explore Sergei Prokofiev’s life and legacy, from his early training in Russia to iconic ballet scores for Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, and Prodigal Son.
PNB’s Resident Mouse King, Erik Andor: The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and Beyond
Erik Andor, and his eponymous Andor Studio, fabricated the mice costumes you see on stage during The Nutcracker. (And one giant, can’t-be-missed Mouse King costume.) The studio is also in the process of creating royal tiaras, mice puppets, and a large ogre body puppet (performed by two dancers) for PNB’s upcoming production of The Sleeping Beauty. Read on […]
Interview with Salina Fisher, Composer for Black Wave
The premiere of Jessica Lang’s Black Wave was an exciting celebration of many “firsts.” Black Wave is the first work of Jessica Lang’s Choreographic Residency at PNB. Black Wave is also the first work in PNB’s repertory with music composed by award-winning artist Salina Fisher. In fact, this is Fisher’s first experience collaborating with a choreographer! Learn more about Salina Fisher and […]
Diving Deeper with New Works: A Conversation with Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang
Jessica Lang discusses her new role as PNB’s Resident Choreographer, her creative process for Black Wave, and PNB’s New Works Initiative in this Q&A.
The Man Behind the Music: Léo Delibes
Composer Léo Delibes, perhaps best remembered for the ballet Coppélia, greatly impacted ballet music. Even iconic ballet composer Tchaikovsky admired his work. Read on to learn more about his life, his impact, and his ballet Coppélia! Léo Delibes was born on February 21, 1836, in northern France. Delibes was born into a musical family; his grandfather was a professional […]
Announcing Jessica Lang as PNB’s Next Resident Choreographer
Pacific Northwest Ballet names Jessica Lang as its next Resident Choreographer. Learn about her acclaimed career and upcoming works for PNB’s stage.
5 Women in Choreography
Celebrate Women’s History Month with five female choreographers who have created works at PNB, including Amanda Morgan, Jessica Lang, and Crystal Pite.
The Man Behind the Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Explore Tchaikovsky’s life and musical legacy, from his early training to the iconic ballet scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.