“Mark Fleischer, who knows Matt [Castle] and Frank from Brainstorm Records, called them and said, ‘What on earth is this thing you’re doing with my favorite Champagne?’ And they said, ‘Oh, I think you might have to talk to Laurie. He didn’t even know I was from Pittsburgh, and I mean, my whole family is from Pittsburgh. And so it feels like bringing it home.”
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 ›
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025–2026 Pops Season, a lineup that includes performances billed as blending “timeless favorites, thrilling new collaborations and genre-spanning artistry.” The season includes the annual Highmark Holiday Pops, a performance with Ben Folds, and… Read More ›
The Company’s Lineup Includes Classic and Contemporary Ballets for All Audiences Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is thrilled to announce the company’s 2025-2026 season, titled “The Dream Season.” The season lineup, featuring three full-length story ballets and two mixed repertory programs,… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
