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Beauty and the Beast is a whimsical, imaginative storybook ballet whose charming characters and challenging choreography have helped a classic and popular fairytale ballet for all. The captivating work comes alive through the background of an enchanted forest, magical creatures, gorgeous costumes, and a stunning set. Audiences of all ages will delight in this ballet that illustrates that “there is often more than what meets the eye.”
“I am thrilled to bring this beautiful, romantic ballet back to the Benedum stage,” said Adam W. McKinney, artistic director at PBT. “The emotion and charm that it exudes, coupled with its magnificent choreography, make it an incredibly iconic work.”
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform Beauty and the Beast based on the original 1958 choreography and concept by Lew Christensen with original music from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and set designs by Jose Varona. Lew Christensen, former artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet, based this widely acclaimed full-length ballet on the book by Marie de Beaumont, written in 1756. He created it to celebrate the San Francisco Ballet’s 25th anniversary. It became so popular that the San Francisco Ballet performed it annually alongside The Nutcracker as its holiday fare for years. The direction for PBT’s current production is by PBT artistic director Adam W. McKinney.
TICKETS AND DETAILS
PNC presents PBT’s production of Beauty and the Beast at the Benedum Center and has performances February 11th – 26th, 2024. The run includes a student matinee on Friday, February 23, at 11:00 a.m. and a sensory-friendly performance on Sunday, February 25, at 4:30 p.m.
Single tickets start at $29 and are available at pbt.org or 412-456-6666. Subscription packages are also available. More information is available at pbt.org or by calling 412-454-9107.
For more information about student matinees, contact Jamie Adams at groupsales@pittsburghballet.org or by calling 412-454-9101.
The following PBT Education and Community Engagement programs are available to help expand the ballet experience and are open to all ticket holders:
Opening Night Preview | Friday, February 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Hear from Leslie Young, répétiteur Beauty and the Beast, who’ll give an introduction to the ballet. Ms. Young is representative and répétiteur for the works of choreographer Lew Christensen and is currently on faculty with Miami City Ballet School. This event will take place on the theater’s Orchestra level (first floor) before the performance. No registration is needed.
Family Workshop | Saturday, February 17 | 12:45 p.m.
To better help children appreciate and understand the performance, join PBT for storytime and crafting with Kristin McLain, PBT’s costume director. For this program, please enter the back of the theater building at the Stage Door of the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Space is limited, and registration in advance is required.
Artist Q&A | Fri., Feb. 16 & 23 and Sat., Feb. 17 & 24 | After the 7:30 p.m. performance
Attendees at this event can chat with PBT’s amazing artists about their roles in the performance, working with the artistic team, and other burning questions. This event will take place on the theater’s Orchestra level (first floor). No registration is needed.
Curtain Up! | Sunday, February 18 | 1:00 p.m.
This event is an exceptional opportunity to watch the last few minutes of company class on stage. After class is over, attendees will get an overview of the production. This event will take place on the theater’s Orchestra level (first floor). No registration is needed.
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