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SERENADE |
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Immerse yourself in a world of romance and beauty with this stunning triple bill. George Balanchine's Serenade is an ethereal celebration of the ensemble of dancers, Alexei Ratmansky's Pictures at an Exhibition is a vivid and nuanced celebration of art, and Jessica Lang's newest work promises to be nothing short of brilliant. You won't want to miss PNB's 2026/27 season opener! |
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GHOST STORIES |
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Balanchine's haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, returns to PNB! Two pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo highlight his moody (Silent Ghost) and witty (PACOPEPEPLUTO) sides. Principal dancer Kyle Davis will create a world premiere work inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's famous narrative poem "The Raven." |
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Swan Lake |
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"Beautifully designed ... a doomed, gorgeous love story." – The Seattle Times
Considered by many to be the greatest classical ballet of all time, Kent Stowell's Swan Lake overflows with romance, sorcery, and heartbreak. Tchaikovsky's score, spellbinding sets and costumes, and virtuoso performances will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. |
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DIRECTOR'S CHOICE |
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Back for the first time since its premiere in 2019, Eva Stone's elegant F O I L explores different sides of the human experience. Christopher Wheeldon's This Bitter Earth is an emotionally striking pas de deux set to a poignant remix of Dinah Washington and Max Richter. To close, choreographer Kyle Abraham will bring his unique avant-garde aesthetic to PNB for the first time in a world premiere work. |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream |
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A fanciful tale of love's delusions and mishaps, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream seems almost tailor-made for ballet. From the spritely fairy kingdom to the whirling lovers and a star-lit wedding, George Balanchine's adaptation of this classic tale would certainly be bard-approved. The Seattle Times calls PNB's world-renowned production "a joy on every level." |
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BALLET ON BROADWAY |
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Our final production of the season features three choreographers equally at home on Broadway and at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Twyla Tharp's Waiting at the Station welcomes you to 1940's New Orleans to the sweet strains of Allen Toussaint's custom score. Christopher Wheeldon's Carousel (A Dance) takes inspiration from the musical, and Susan Stroman's TAKE FIVE...More or less brings a jazz classic to life. |
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