Behind-the-Scenes of The Nutcracker with PNB Production Stage Manager Sandy Barrack
Many people’s favorite Nutcracker moment is an impressive feat of stagecraft, like the tree growing on stage or the snow falling on the dancers. Today on the blog, PNB Production Stage Manager Sandy Barrack takes us behind the scenes for some of these iconic moments. Keep reading to learn about the secret, backstage performance in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®! First up, Sandy […]
Which Balanchine Ballet Are You? Quiz
PNB’s current program, ALL BALANCHINE, highlights the range and creativity George Balanchine brought to all of his work. The three featured ballets (Prodigal Son, Square Dance, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto) are selected from different periods of Balanchine’s career to showcase his full breadth and depth as a choreographer. But if you were a Balanchine ballet, […]