Take a Journey with Harold and That Big Purple Crayon
By Emma Love Suddarth “… And he set off on his walk, taking his big purple crayon with him.” Many of us grew up on that line. Many others of us have read that line to our own children. For me, both are true. Crockett Johnson’s 1955 book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, has proven timeless, distinguishing […]
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 […]
A Window into One Thousand Pieces’ Inspiration
PNB’s next performance features Alejandro Cerrudo’s One Thousand Pieces. Created to celebrate Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s 35th anniversary season, this large-scale work is inspired by Marc Chagall’s America Windows. Today on the PNB Blog, we’ll dive deep into Chagall’s stained-glass masterpiece and how it influences One Thousand Pieces. Marc Chagall (1887 -1895), a Jewish artist, is best known for […]
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.
Nutcracker Costume Close-Up Game
PNB’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is a holiday treat year after year! Some ballet fans might feel they know this ballet like the back of their hand. Well, today on the blog, we’re here to test that knowledge. Can you identify these seven Nutcracker costumes by their close-up photos? Just swipe right to reveal if […]