By Artistic Director Peter Boal
In 1890, Seattle was a relatively lawless frontier town. There was little plumbing, plenty of mudflats, and too many taverns. The Duwamish and Suquamish were losing land and rights to the countless fortune-seekers pouring into and passing through […]
From "What should I wear?" to "How old should a child be to come to a performance?" we've got the answers to all your Nutcracker questions!
You might have seen a few rehearsal videos from PNB lately, either in our emails or on our social media accounts. Why’s that?
We’re performing three works that are brand new to the company. It’s a very exciting time, with lots of anticipation for what we’ll see onstage November 2–11.
by Peter Boal
Naturally, I get a lot of questions about how I choose pieces for PNB to perform and, in particular, what piques my interest in a certain choreographer’s work. It’s no secret I love new works […]
By Artistic Director Peter Boal
At about 5’8”, Jerome Robbins was a truly towering figure in ballet. I know he was 5’8” because he frequently […]
PNB kicks off the 2018-2019 season with a festival dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of Jerome Robbins’ birth. We wanted to make it BIG, so we’re performing two alternating programs. It’s something we haven’t done […]
PNB kicks off the 2018-2019 season with a festival dedicated to Jerome Robbins’ 100th birthday. We wanted to make it BIG, so we’re performing two alternating programs. It’s something we haven’t done in […]
PNB is so grateful for the work of our archivist, Sheila Dietrich. Sheila collects materials from our history and often exhibits them for lobby displays at McCaw Hall. In honor of Jerome Robbins’ 100th birthday and PNB’s centennial celebration of the choreographer’s life, Sheila dug into the archives to recount Robbins’ longtime relationship […]
Searching for your next date night? Try ballet! It’s romantic, it’s invigorating, and it’s a total neural turn-on. We’ve even been date-approved by the experts at DatingAdvice.com, who gushed that “PNB can deliver the perfect venue for your next romantic, soul-stirring date.”
Here’s how!
1. It’ll […]
Have you ever been backstage at McCaw Hall? It’s pretty exciting to find dancers strewn around the wings, preparing for the next act – and sneaking a peek at sets you typically can’t see up close.
Consider this your backstage pass to our upcoming production of LOVE & BALLET. Discover […]