By JESSICA NEU Each year, as the holiday season draws near, there are countless symbols, themes, metaphors, and representations of Christmas. The spirit of Christmas is all around, from songs to decorations to movies to presents, large and small. But… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU Any performance by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater is guaranteed to be a masterclass in technique, poise, elegance, and intricate choreography. PBT opens its 55th Emerald Anniversary Season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Trey McIntyre‘s Peter Pan, which… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
The Company Welcomes Four New Hires and Has Issued Three Promotions PBT’s Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney has promoted three artists for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s upcoming season, which runs from October 2023 to May 2024. After the closing performance of The Sleeping… Read More ›
