What to Wear to The Nutcracker
Wondering what to wear to The Nutcracker? Get outfit inspiration from Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Prince, and more. Dress up or keep it casual!
Jewels Inspired Playlist
Listen to this Jewels-inspired playlist featuring songs about gems, glitter, and sparkle. Balanchine’s Jewels was inspired by a visit to Van Cleef and Arpels.
What to Watch for: Jewels
New to ballet? Discover what to watch for in Balanchine’s Jewels, from French elegance in Emeralds to jazzy glamour in Rubies and Russian grandeur in Diamonds.
Jewels Through the Years at PNB: Photo Essay
PNB first performed George Balanchine’s iconic Jewels in full in 2006. This ballet has a long history with the company, from PNB’s first performance of Rubies in 1988 to the premiere of Jérôme Kaplan’s production in 2017. In preparation for our upcoming performances in September, we are looking back at the history of Jewels at PNB with this beautiful photo essay. Emeralds is “an […]
What Nutcracker Character Are You? Quiz
Take this fun quiz to find out which Nutcracker character you are: the Mouse King, Drosselmeier, or the Sugar Plum Fairy. Answer seven questions to discover!
Jérôme Kaplan at PNB
Learn about Jérôme Kaplan, the internationally renowned costume and set designer behind PNB’s stunning productions of Jewels, Giselle, and Roméo et Juliette.
Leah Terada on Season Encore 2025
By Leah Terada Dear Friends, Last night, the curtain came down on PNB’s 2024–25 season. But before it did, we gathered for Season Encore—our annual celebration of dance, community, and the stories we tell through movement. We opened the night with the phenomenal PNB Orchestra, whose sound filled McCaw Hall and lifted us into the first half […]
Remembering the Unknown; “Tomorrow” in Pieces | Samuel Portillo NEXT STEP 2025
By Leah Terada On June 13th, company dancer Samuel Portillo will debut a brand-new work as part of this year’s NEXT STEP program. Titled Tomorrow, the piece will be Sam’s first choreographic work, and its premiere will be a creative milestone he’s been thoughtfully preparing for over the past year. What began as a spark of […]
Between Nostalgia and Now | A look into Lily Wills’ new work for the NEXT STEP 2025 program
PNB dancer Lily Wills creates a new four-movement work for NEXT STEP 2025, set to Chris Cohen’s music. Explore her choreographic process and costume designs.
A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan choreograph a pas de deux set in 1800s Veracruz, inspired by Día de Los Muertos, for PNB’s NEXT STEP 2025 program.