Meet the Artist Calista Ruat
Get to know PNB dancer and NEXT STEP choreographer Calista Ruat in this Q&A about her artistic journey, creative process, and inspirations.
Answering Nutcracker FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about PNB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, from what to wear to how long the show lasts and more.
Q&A: Peter Boal talks Red Angels

Artistic Director Peter Boal discusses Ulysses Dove’s electrifying Red Angels, his experience in the original cast, and what makes this ballet endure at PNB.
Q&A: Giselle Designer Jérôme Kaplan

Costume designer Jérôme Kaplan discusses his designs for PNB’s Giselle, from the romantic peasant village to the haunting world of the Wilis in Act II.
PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal’s Staging of Giselle

Peter Boal shares his vision for staging Giselle at PNB, drawing on his experience dancing the ballet and his approach to honoring this romantic masterpiece.
Local Color: Painting Sets for a New Giselle

Go behind the scenes at PNB’s scenic shop to watch artists paint the sets for Peter Boal’s staging of Giselle, bringing the ballet’s world to life on stage.
A History of Giselle

Trace the history of Giselle from its 1841 Paris premiere to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s stage, exploring how this iconic romantic ballet has evolved over time.