The recently announced Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2022-2023 Season features works by internationally acclaimed choreographers, showcasing the company in classical full-length ballets, neoclassical, and contemporary works.
The company is joined by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for the last two programs of the season.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2022-2023 Season Schedule
Storytelling In Motion | October 6-9, 2022
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
- Duende by Nacho Duato
- The Exiled by Helen Pickett
- Alrededor No Hay Nada by Goyo Montero
The season kicks off with a taste of the world in Pittsburgh with Storytelling in Motion, highlighting internationally acclaimed choreographers. This mixed repertory showcase of contemporary ballet will excite audiences with innovative, thought-provoking and athletic performances.
The Nutcracker | December 9-28, 2022
Benedum Center
- The Nutcracker by Terrence S. Orr
Next, PBT will celebrate a beloved holiday tradition with performances of The Nutcracker. In this distinctly Pittsburgh production of a holiday classic, PBT’s production follows Marie, her Nutcracker prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy on a journey into the Land of Enchantment. Five fanciful scenes, more than 150 unique costumes and Tchaikovsky’s enduring score make The Nutcracker a must-see holiday tradition.
Dracula | February 11-13, 2023
Benedum Center
- Dracula by Michael Pink
Just before Valentine’s Day, audiences will fall under the spell of the irresistible Dracula. Michael Pink’s masterful storytelling shines in the choreography as each movement progresses the plot forward in this spine-chilling dance drama never before performed by PBT. This edge-of-your-seat tale of bloodlust and suspense is an international success that sells out wherever it goes.
The Masters Program with the PBT Orchestra | April 14-16, 2023
Benedum Center
- Polyphonia by Christopher Wheeldon
- 1st Flash by Jorma Elo
- Theme and Variations by George Balanchine
The Masters Program will bring three works from award-winning choreographers who are considered to be masters of ballet. Featuring pure classical dancing at its best with contemporary twists that go where no choreographer has gone before, the drama and precision of these works will be heightened by live music from the PBT Orchestra.
The Sleeping Beauty with the PBT Orchestra | May 19-21, 2023
Benedum Center
- The Sleeping Beauty by Ronald Hynd
Finally, the season will conclude with the most classical of all full-length ballets, The Sleeping Beauty with the PBT Orchestra. Drama and romance are palpable in this modernized production of a wonderful fairytale that is fun for the whole family. Incredible ballet technique, an iconic Tchaikovsky score brought to life by the PBT Orchestra, magnificent sets and dazzling costumes.
Featured Photo for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2022-2023 Season of Joseph Parr in The Nutcracker. Photo by Duane Rieder.
