Mark Zappone on Designing the Costumes for Bacchus
Costume designer Mark Zappone has created many costumes over the years for PNB, including for Matthew Neenan’s Bacchus. Peek behind the scenes with us today on the PNB Blog as Mark explains how he created these delightful costumes! Working with Neenan felt natural for Mark. He says, “I worked with Matthew Neenan before, so there was a sense […]
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Bacchus, One Thousand Pieces
Dear Friends, We all have our harrowing stories from mid-March of 2020. Naturally, mine involves PNB. On the morning of March 12th Executive Director Ellen Walker informed me all theaters on Seattle Center campus had been asked to suspend any further activity. I told her I needed twelve more hours. That night we were scheduled to […]
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake
Peter Boal shares insights on PNB’s production of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake, reflecting on its history at PNB and what makes this staging special.
Executive Director’s Notes: Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake
PNB Executive Director Ellen Walker shares her perspective on Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake and its significance to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s legacy.
5 Reasons Why Swan Lake is a Ballet Classic
From Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to the dual role of Odette/Odile, discover five reasons why Swan Lake remains one of ballet’s most beloved works at PNB.
Swan Lake: A Pop Culture Darling
Explore Swan Lake’s lasting influence on pop culture, from Black Swan to fashion and music. See how this ballet classic continues to captivate beyond the stage.
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.
Q&A With Choreographer Dani Rowe
Choreographer Dani Rowe discusses her creative process and new work for Pacific Northwest Ballet in this behind-the-scenes Q&A interview.
Q&A with Corps Member Ashton Edwards
Get to know PNB corps de ballet dancer Ashton Edwards in this Q&A about his journey to Pacific Northwest Ballet and life as a company dancer.
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.