Giselle premiered in Paris in 1841, and was an immediate hit. Today, leading ballet companies across the world perform the ballet for adoring fans. Keep reading to learn five reasons why Giselle is such a hit!
After 21 years, Firebird returns to the PNB stage. In honor of this exciting occasion, we’ve gathered some fun facts about the ballet! Click here to learn more.
Jessica Lang and her partner Kanji Segawa are busy in the PNB studios this week creating a brand new ballet: Momotaro (The Peach Boy)! We sat down with Lang and Segawa between rehearsals to learn more about the production.
Momotaro Community Day is a free, family friendly event at McCaw Hall! Join us as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American art, dance, and culture, with a special focus on the direct experiences of Puget Sound communities.
Dive deep into the history of Kent Stowell's Cinderella with expert perspectives from PNB Archivist Sheila C. Dietrich!
Kent Stowell's adaptation of Cinderella is a romantic retelling of the classic fairytale. Stowell's version is unique, as many ballets are based on Frederick Ashton’s 1948 production, which is more comic-tragic in nature. Read the full story on the PNB Blog!
PNB's production of The Nutcracker features costumes designed by Ian Falconer, and PNB's costume shop was responsible for bringing many of these designs to life. Today on the PNB Blog, members of the costume shop share their favorite Nutcracker memory, their holiday traditions, and more!
PNB's production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® opens this Friday, November 28, 2025! To celebrate the opening of the Northwest's favorite holiday tradition, we sat down with Sugar Plum fairy extraordinaire and PNB Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy. Click here to learn Murphy's post-show ritual, her favorite cafe, and more!
Meet the man behind the music of In The Upper Room - Philip Glass. An enigmatic composer and performer, Glass has had an extraordinary impact on the musical and intellectual life of his time. Read more about his unique career (including his interest in composing for dance) here on the PNB Blog!
Planning your trip to The Nutcracker? Get tips and inspiration for what to wear to this magical performance at Pacific Northwest Ballet!