Artistic Director Peter Boal has announced the Pacific Northwest Ballet 2023-2024 season which will once again delight audiences at Seattle’s Marion Oliver McCaw Hall and in living rooms around the globe. What began as a way to continue creation and keep the art alive during the pandemic, digital programming has become a complement to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s traditional theater season, a treasure for those who do not live in the company’s region.
Its 51st year maintains PNB’s position as one of the United States’ most prominent ballet companies with classics such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Coppélia.
Other highlights are a world premiere by recently-appointed Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre Danielle Rowe and a PNB premiere of the full-length version of One Thousand Pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo, the company’s former Resident Choreographer and current Artistic Director of Charlotte Ballet.
The impressive list of choreographers that round out the repertory programs include:
- Donald Byrd
- Alexander Ekman
- Jiri Kylian
- Jessica Lang
- Matthew Neenan
- Alexei Ratmansky
- Twyla Tharp
Pacific Northwest Ballet 2023-2024 Season Schedule
Petite Mort | September 22 – October 1, 2023
Digital streaming dates: October 5 -9, 2023
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
- Petite Mort by Jiri Kylian
- Sechs Tänze (Six Dances) by Jiri Kylian
- Cacti by Alexander Ekman
PNB’s season-opener is jam-packed with whimsy, artistry, and drama. Built on a foundation of music from Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert, this triple-bill looks at the world of dance through the unique perspectives of Jiri Kylian and Alexander Ekman.
Love & Loss | November 3-12, 2023
Digital streaming dates: November 16-20, 2023
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
- World Premiere by Danielle Rowe
- Wartime Elegy by Alexei Ratmansky
- Love and Loss by Donald Byrd
This trio of works shines a light on some of the world premieres that PNB’s New Works Initiative has created in recent years. Donald Byrd’s haunting Love and Loss premiered in 2019, Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning tribute to his homeland of Ukraine, Wartime Elegy, followed in 2022, and inventive Australian choreographer Danielle Rowe will create something brand new for PNB dancers this November.
The Nutcracker | November 24 – December 27, 2023
Digital streaming dates: December 18-27, 2023
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
- The Nutcracker by George Balanchine
Whether a long-standing family tradition or a first trip to the theater, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is ready to delight one and all. From the liveliest lobby in town to the dazzling sets and costumes and unforgettable performances, The Nutcracker is an integral part of the holidays for ballet fans of all ages!
Swan Lake | February 2-11, 2024
Digital streaming dates: February 15-19, 2024
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
- Swan Lake by Kent Stowell
By the light of Ming Cho Lee’s luminous moon, a flock of ethereal swans transports the audience to the wondrous world of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake. This classic tale features epic dancing, stunning scenery and costumes, and the iconic score performed live by the PNB Orchestra.
One Thousand Pieces | March 15-24, 2024
Digital streaming dates: March 28-April 1, 2024
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
- Bacchus by Matthew Neenan
- One Thousand Pieces by Alejandro Cerrudo
Four years after its originally-scheduled PNB premiere, Alejandro Cerrudo’s complete One Thousand Pieces will finally take to the McCaw Hall stage. Cerrudo’s large-scale ensemble work is inspired by the work of artist Marc Chagall and features music from Philip Glass. Paired with the revelry and joy of Matthew Neenan’s made-for-PNB Bacchus.
Review of PNB performing Alejandro Cerrudo’s One Thousand Pieces
The Seasons’ Canon | April 12-21, 2024
Digital streaming dates: April 25-29, 2024
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- Sweet Fields by Twyla Tharp
- The Calling by Jessica Lang
- The Seasons’ Canon by Crystal Pite
Back by popular demand, Crystal Pite’s mesmerizing The Seasons’ Canon features 54 dancers moving as one organism to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, recomposed by Max Richter. Pite’s opus is complemented by Twyla Tharp’s Shaker-inspired Sweet Fields and Jessica Lang’s stunning solo work, The Calling.
Coppélia | May 31-June 9, 2023
Digital streaming dates: June 13-17, 2024
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
- Coppélia by Alexandra Danilova and George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust (after Petipa)
When a silent beauty appears on the balcony of toymaker Doctor Coppelius’ workshop, it spells trouble for sweethearts Swanilda and Franz: He’s smitten, and she’s determined to confront her rival and win back her beau. With spirited mime, bravura dancing, and Delibes’ famously melodic score, Coppélia is one of ballet’s greatest comedies.
Featured Photo for the Pacific Northwest Ballet 2023-2024 Season of James Yoichi Moore from the company’s website.
