Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has unveiled its 2026–2027 season, Escape Into Wonder, a five-program lineup running October 2026 through May 2027. The season features four full-length narrative ballets and one mixed-repertory program, combining classical works, a world premiere, and contemporary creations. Artistic… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Company Updates for the Upcoming 2025-2026 Season
The Company Announces Six Promotions and Five New Artists PBT Company Artists 2024-25 Season | Photo by Anita Buzzy Prentiss Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has announced changes to its company roster for the 2025-26 season. PBT will welcome new artists… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Debut of Septime Webre’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with the PBT Orchestra Opens May 9th
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) The Wizard of Oz with the PBT Orchestra will open at the Benedum Center next Friday, May 9th. The family-friendly production is a Pittsburgh premiere by Septime Webre, choreographer and artistic director of Hong Kong Ballet. PBT will perform the… Read More ›
PBT’s Pittsburgh Premiere of Trey McIntyre’s ‘Peter Pan’ Opens Friday, October 25
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Will Open Its 55th Anniversary Season with the Family-Friendly Ballet Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) Peter Pan will open at the Benedum Center on Friday, October 25, 2024. This family-friendly ballet is a Pittsburgh premiere by choreographer Trey McIntyre. It will run October 25… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Its Annual ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ at Hartwood Acres
Wind down the Summer at this free outdoor performance on Sunday, August 25 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre returns to Hartwood Acres Park for its annual Ballet Under the Stars performance on Sunday, August 25. The family-friendly event will take place at the Middle… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre – Company Updates for the Upcoming 2024-2025 Season and Beyond
Upcoming: Ballet Under The Stars at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, July 25th One of our favorite end-of-summer traditions is back! Gather friends and family, pack your picnic blankets and head over to beautiful Hartwood Acres for some late afternoon family… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s U.S. Premiere of Jayne Smeulders’ ‘Cinderella’ with the PBT Orchestra Opens This Friday, May 17
PBT’s Family-Friendly 2023-24 Season Finale is at the Benedum Center. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Cinderella is a U.S. premiere by Australian choreographer Jayne Smeulders. This version of Cinderella stays true to the beloved fairy tale and classic 1944 Sergei Prokofiev score. The whimsical, transformational story includes favorite… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) Announces its 2024-2025 Season, Celebrating the Company’s 55th Anniversary
The aptly titled Emerald Season features four full-length story ballets and one mixed repertory program, including family-friendly ballets, Pittsburgh premieres, world premieres, and works from acclaimed choreographers. The five-program season runs from October 2024 through May 2025 and includes Peter Pan, The Nutcracker, Romeo and… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Beauty and the Beast February 16-25 at the Benedum Center
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this timeless tale about the transformative power of love. 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… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Soloist Grace Rookstool Honored by Dance Magazine
Whidbey Island, Washington Native Named One of the Top “25 to Watch” in 2024 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre soloist Grace Rookstool has been chosen as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024. Rookstool joined PBT as an apprentice in 2019. She was… Read More ›
