The Upcoming Season includes family-friendly events and contemporary works
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has announced the company’s 2023-2024 season lineup, featuring three full-length story ballets and two mixed repertory programs. The season includes works from internationally acclaimed choreographers, family-friendly favorites, and pieces to be selected by new artistic director Adam W. McKinney, which will be his first opportunity to leave his imprint on the repertoire of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
The five-ballet season runs October 2023 through May 2024 and includes: Light in the Dark, The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast, Spring Mix with the PBT Orchestra and Cinderella with the PBT Orchestra.
“This season is really one of celebration here at PBT. This year we are bringing old and new audience favorites, including Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella, as well as Helen Pickett’s glorious Petal, and one of Geroge Balanchine’s most iconic works, Allegro Brilliante,” said PBT Acting Executive Director Kathryn Gigler. “We also look forward to presenting a world premiere by Jennifer Archibaldin [in] partnership with Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh. We’re excited to invite all of Pittsburgh to come dance with us!”
2023-2024 PBT SEASON LINEUP
LIGHT IN THE DARK | OCTOBER 27 – 29, 2023 | BYHAM THEATER
Choreography: Jennifer Archibald, Sasha Janes and Anabelle Lopez Ochoa | Music: Samuel Barber, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
PBT’s season opener tells powerful stories of tragedy, hope, and human connection. The program’s central work, a world premiere by Jennifer Archibald, celebrates the life of Florence Waren, a Jewish dancer who lived in Paris and bravely worked with the French Resistance during World War II. The haunting choreography emphasizes her harrowing experience during this period in history. Completing this program are two incredibly gorgeous ballets showcasing stunning movement and emotional depths. Loss from Sasha Janes is a heartbreaking portrayal of a couple grappling with the death of a child. Lacrimosa by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is a poignant ballet inspired by religious artwork.
The world premiere by Jennifer Archibald is presented in partnership with Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh.
THE NUTCRACKER | DECEMBER 8 – 28, 2023 | BENEDUM CENTER
Choreography & Staging: Terrence S. Orr | Music: P.I. Tchaikovsky
Celebrate the most delightful time of year with one of Pittsburgh’s most cherished holiday traditions – The Nutcracker! Join Marie, her Nutcracker prince, and hundreds of fascinating characters for an unforgettable adventure through the Land of Enchantment. Revel in the stunning scenes, spectacular costumes, sparkling snowflakes, and instantly recognizable Tchaikovsky score.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST | FEBRUARY 16 – 25, 2024 | BENEDUM CENTER
Choreography: Lew Christensen | Music: P.I.Tchaikovosky
Experience this timeless romantic tale about the transformative power of love played out against the backdrop of an enchanted forest full of magical creatures. This full-length classical ballet has gorgeous costumes, magnificent choreography, whimsical characters, and sets that come alive.
SPRING MIX | With the PBT Orchestra | APRIL 5 – 7, 2024 | BENEDUM CENTER
Choreography: George Balanchine, Helen Pickett, and choreographers to be announced | Music: P.I. Tchaikovsky, Philip Glass, and Thomas Montgomery Newman, and composers to be announced.
PBT’s spring mixed repertory program will feature two pieces selected by Adam W. McKinney in his new role as PBT’s artistic director. Also on stage will be the vibrant colors and high energy of Spring reflected in Helen Pickett’s sparkling Petal. Rounding out the program is the exhilarating piece George Balanchine declared, “everything I know about classical ballet in thirteen minutes,” his exuberant and joyous Allegro Brilliante.
CINDERELLA | With the PBT Orchestra | MAY 17 – 19, 2024 | BENEDUM CENTER
Will Cinderella dance her way to the royal ball and meet her prince before the clock strikes midnight? Get swept away by this beloved, entrancing rags to romance story. This full-length ballet is for the whole family, brimming with true love, classical choreography, magnificent costumes & sets, and – of course – a fairy tale ending.
Ticket Information: 2023-2024 subscriptions are available in packages of 5,4, and 3 ballets and are on sale now at pbt.org/subscribe or by calling 412-454-9107. Single tickets to individual performances will go on sale at a future date to be announced.
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