The Principal Dancer Has Been a Staple at PBT for More Than 14 Years Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) long-time principal artist Amanda Cochrane has announced her retirement. Cochrane has danced with PBT for 14 years and was and was promoted… Read More ›
By MAC Hoover The well-dressed crowd at the Benedum was buzzing with anticipation on opening night as they were waiting for this production to start. PBT’s Dracula did not disappoint. Director / Choreographer Michael Pink opens his Dracula with a scene of a nightmare; however, this… Read More ›
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,… Read More ›
Adam W. McKinney Will Serve as Organization’s Seventh Artistic Director Beginning March 2023 After a comprehensive international search aided by Management Consultants for the Arts (MCA), the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) announced today, Januarty 18, 2023,… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s first production of the 2022-2023 season is Storytelling in Motion, a mixed repertoire showcase of contemporary ballet featuring Nacho Duato‘s Duende, along with two other innovative contemporary pieces — Helen Pickett‘s The Exiled and a new world premiere choreographed by PBT’s… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced that Dr. Kathryn (Kati) Gigler has been named ‘s acting executive director, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Gigler has been PBT’s Director of Education and Community Engagement since 2019. Her leadership will help ensure a… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the return of its annual Ballet Under the Stars performance on Sunday, June 26, two months earlier than it typically takes place. The family-friendly event takes place at the Middle Road Concert Area in Hartwood Acres park. The… Read More ›
Originally debuting in 2020, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre launched Open Air to safely bring over 7,000 people together to enjoy live performances. This June, Open Air returns to a new location in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, along the beautiful shores of the Allegheny… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and The Mosites Company have partnered for the return of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts this June 9 – 12 at a new location in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, along the beautiful shores of the Allegheny… Read More ›
As PBT enters into the second season fully curated by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe, they are thrilled to share the exciting lineup of shows for the 22 – 23 season! Jaffe carefully selected each show to bring fresh, bold and… Read More ›
