Category: Inside the Production

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.

Nutcracker by the Numbers: 12 Festive Facts about PNB’s Nutcracker Costumes 

We’ve all heard about 5 golden rings and 10 lords a-leaping more than we’ve ever asked for or wanted. Today on the PNB blog, we’ve got 12 festive Nutcracker numbers that are much more interesting. Dive into the details of PNB’s costumes for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® with these 12 fascinating facts!  PNB’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is an […]

Nutcracker Character Guide 

From the Mouse King to Marzipan, PNB’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is full of characters that cheer and delight! If you’re attending the show, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with these enchanting Nutcracker characters before you see them on stage. That way you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the performance without wondering who’s who. Read on […]

Executive Director’s Notes: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Dear Friends,  Welcome to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®! On behalf of everyone at PNB, thank you for choosing to celebrate the season with us. Over the years we’ve heard from many in our audience about what this production means to you. It may mark the official start of your holidays, be the destination for a much anticipated […]

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.

Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Window, Wartime Elegy, Love and Loss 

Dear Friends,  When we think of storytelling, we think of words – spoken, signed, sung, or written. Recall a favorite novel or poem. Words illuminate plots and plays bringing them to vivid existence. How does dance tell a tale without words? Classical ballets have relied on two methods of communication – mime and program notes. I […]

Executive Director’s Notes: The Window, Wartime Elegy, Love and Loss

Dear Friends,  Welcome to PNB’s November program and the place in our season we often mark by presenting new and contemporary work – a very PNB counterpoint to The Nutcracker immersion already taking place in our studios. This program is also an excellent expression of the interconnectedness of the dance world. Each of these three dancemakers has a […]