The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2021-2022 Season is the first that Susan Jaffe – who took the helm of the company in June of 2020, with the pandemic in full force – will have curated in her new position.
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The Western Pennsylvania ballet company will see live performances return to their beloved Benedum Center and August Wilson African American Cultural Center with increased safety measures including masking, social distancing, a guest pledge and a pledge from the venues to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2021-2022 Season Schedule
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Season Premiere w/ the PBT Orchestra | October 22-24, 2021
Benedum Center
- Petal by Helen Pickett’
- World Premiere by Jennifer Archibald
- “Diamonds” from Jewels by George Balanchine
- Grand Pas Classique by Victor Gsovsky
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The Nutcracker | December 10-29, 2021
Benedum Center
- The Nutcracker by Terrence S. Orr
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Alice in Wonderland | February 11-13, 2022
Benedum Center
- Alice in Wonderland by Derek Deane
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Here + Now | March 24-27, 2022
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
- SKIN + saltwater by Staycee R. Pearl
- World Premiere by Aszure Barton
- World Premiere by Helen Pickett
- La Pluie by Anabelle Lopez Ochoa
- Depuis le Jour by Gemma Bond
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Swan Lake w/ the PBT Orchestra
| May 6-15, 2022
Benedum Center
- Swan Lake by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, stage by Susan Jaffe
Featured Photo for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2021-2022 Season of Hannah Carter and Lucius Kirst © Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre