The Man Behind the Music of Midsummer: Felix Mendelssohn
Discover Felix Mendelssohn’s life and the iconic score he composed at just 17 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed live by the PNB Orchestra.
Ezra Thomson on Why New Works Matter
Former PNB dancer Ezra Thomson reflects on the importance of new choreographic works and how they shape a ballet company’s artistic identity and growth.
Building a World Premiere with Jessica Lang
Go behind the scenes as Jessica Lang creates a world premiere for PNB. Learn about her collaborative process and artistic vision in this in-depth Q&A.
Q&A with Penny Saunders: Returning to PNB and to Wonderland
Choreographer Penny Saunders discusses returning to PNB to restage Wonderland, her creative process, and what audiences can expect from the revival.
10 Fast Facts About Giselle’s Costumes
Discover fascinating details about the costumes in PNB’s production of Giselle, from romantic-era tutus to the ethereal designs of the ghostly Wilis.
The Story of Giselle
Read the full story of Giselle, the classic romantic ballet about a peasant girl’s love, betrayal, and redemption beyond the grave at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
The Nutcracker’s Stunning Winter Star
The prominent Christmas star that appears at the end of Act I of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is presented by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Winter Star, a spectacular work of art from Chihuly’s popular Chandelier series, makes a stunning addition to the famed snow scene. Chihuly first showed a Chandelier […]
Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon by the Numbers
By Leta Biasucci Each dancer’s preference for what they most enjoy dancing varies as much as their taste in food, books, and fashion. While some dancers relish the classicism of Swan Lake and Giselle, and perhaps find comfort in revisiting the familiar, others would prefer to spend their days working on a world premiere. And then there are […]
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Swan Lake
Swan Lake defines a classical ballet company. It offers the epitome of cohesion for a corps de ballet, the apex of artistry for principal dancers, a challenge and a triumph for an orchestra, and an opportunity to lay claim to greatness. It certainly helped to elevate the reputation and expectations of a fledgling Pacific Northwest Ballet […]
Romeo and Juliet: The Timeless Story of Young Love
By Noel Pederson While it is one of the most famous examples in modern Western culture, Romeo and Juliet is just one of many tales of young love thwarted that have been told in many cultures across the world for thousands of years. From the Persian tale of Layla and Majnun, to the Chinese legend of The […]