Artistic Director’s Notebook: Little mortal jump, Red Angels, Firebird
"This trio of winning works offers the absolute best of PNB. You’ll find tradition, innovation, and the unexpected..." Click here to read more from Artistic Director Peter Boal!
5 Reasons Why Giselle is the Ultimate Romantic Ballet
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!
Firebird Fun Facts
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 Kanji Segawa on Momotaro
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 – Free Event for Ticket Holders
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.
From the PNB Archives: Notes on Cinderella
Dive deep into the history of Kent Stowell's Cinderella with expert perspectives from PNB Archivist Sheila C. Dietrich!
The Costumes and Characters of Momotaro (The Peach Boy)
Momotaro (The Peach Boy), adapted by Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa, is PNB’s latest addition to our family matinee series! Momotaro is based on the popular Japanese folktale that teaches us about bravery, resilience, compassion, and the value of trust and teamwork. This new blog is a behind-the-scenes peek at the new production with costume sketches by designer Meleta Buckstaff and details about some of the major characters!
Fun Facts about PNB’s Cinderella
Pacific Northwest Ballet's Cinderella combines the story you know and love with spectacular choreography, Prokofiev’s familiar score, and superb design. Keep reading to learn what makes this ballet so special!
Cinderella Character Guide
Kent Stowell's adaptation of Cinderella is a romantic retelling of the classic fairytale. If you’re attending the show, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with each character before you see them on stage. Read on to meet each magical Cinderella character with this quick, helpful guide!
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Cinderella 2026
"You might see the Cinderella story as a prophetic tale of people who come from different backgrounds finding common denominators in such human qualities as love and kindness. Hmm. Could this story be applicable to our world today?" Click here to read more!