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!

2026-01-23T16:31:55-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Categories: Performances, Tell the Tale|Tags: , |Comments Off on Cinderella Character 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!

2026-01-21T09:47:54-08:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Cinderella 2026

Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

Peach Costume Sketch by Meleta Buckstaff.

This March, PNB will bring to life the classic Japanese folktale Momotaro.

Momotaro, or The Peach Boy, tells the story of a boy who springs to life from a giant peach, delighting the elderly couple who have longed […]

2026-01-21T13:20:54-08:00January 9th, 2026|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Performances, PNB School|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

Cinderella Stories Throughout History

The story of Cinderella is timeless. Known by many names around the world, this folk tale emphasizes the innately human desire to overcome unjust oppression and find happily ever after. The roots of the story, more ancient than we may ever know, can be traced back for many centuries. We’ve compiled just a […]

2026-01-21T13:23:02-08:00January 3rd, 2026|Categories: Performances, Tell the Tale|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Cinderella Stories Throughout History

The Story of Cinderella

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!

2025-12-30T10:11:59-08:00December 30th, 2025|Categories: PDP, Performances, Tell the Tale|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Story of Cinderella

PNB Costume Shop on The Nutcracker (10 Years In!)

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!

2025-12-16T09:24:16-08:00December 12th, 2025|Categories: PDP, Performances, PNB Wardrobe|Tags: , , |Comments Off on PNB Costume Shop on The Nutcracker (10 Years In!)

Q&A with PNB Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy

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!

2025-11-24T15:45:27-08:00November 24th, 2025|Categories: Dancers, PDP, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff, The Nutcracker|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Q&A with PNB Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy

Artistic Director’s Notebook: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® 2025

"It has been 14 years since I asked Ian Falconer if he would collaborate with me on the production you are about to see. The Boal family had all the Olivia books and can still recite them from memory. I knew Ian loved ballet—so did Olivia who dreamed of dancing in The Nutcracker. Ian said, "Yes." In fact, it was more like, "Yes, I would love to..."

2025-11-19T10:17:55-08:00November 19th, 2025|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances, The Nutcracker|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® 2025

10 Fun Facts for The Nutcracker’s 10th Anniversary!

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® celebrates its 10th anniversary at PNB this year! The Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, this ballet has been delighting balletomanes and first-time showgoers for a decade. Celebrate with us by diving deep into the production with 10 fun facts!

2025-11-24T15:42:58-08:00November 14th, 2025|Categories: Performances, The Nutcracker|Tags: , |Comments Off on 10 Fun Facts for The Nutcracker’s 10th Anniversary!

Amanda Morgan on AfterTime

PNB Company dancers Christopher D'Ariano and Amanda Morgan recently premiered their new work, AfterTime, as part of PNB's IN THE UPPER ROOM program. In the few spare moments between studio time, stage rehearsals, and more, we chatted with Amanda about the creative process for this exciting work. Keep reading to learn more! 

2025-11-13T14:11:25-08:00November 13th, 2025|Categories: Life at PNB, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Amanda Morgan on AfterTime
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