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!
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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!