The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2024-2025 season, a celebration of the company’s 55th anniversary, features four full-length ballets and a mixed repertory program which showcase regional and world premieres.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2024-2025 Season Trailer
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2024-2025 Season Schedule
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Peter Pan
October 25-27, 2024 | Benedum Center
Escape to Neverland for a daring adventure with Wendy, John, Michael, Tinkerbell and Peter in Trey McIntyre’s playful Peter Pan. This interpretation of the classic tale told through the eyes of a child, includes spectacular flying, swashbuckling sword fights, giant puppets, costumes inspired by punk fashion and of course, a little pixie dust!
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
December 6-27, 2024 | Benedum Center
Set in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh, The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into the unforgettable journey of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince as they travel through a dazzling snowstorm and into the Land of Enchantment.
Experience the spectacular dancing, colorful characters, gorgeous costumes, stunning scenery and the familiar Tchaikovsky score as you are whisked into the most magical time of the year.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Romeo and Juliet
February 14-16 2025 | Benedum Center
Maillot’s version of Romeo and Juliet takes a fresh approach to Shakespeare’s classic story by focusing on the youthfulness of the characters and looking at the tragedy from the priest’s perspective, whose good intentions ultimately lead to the demise of the two lovers.
Sergei Prokofiev’s unforgettable music, played by the PBT Orchestra, underscores the beauty and passion of this beloved ballet and its star-crossed lovers.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Spring Mix
April 4-6 2025 | August Wilson African American Cultural Center
In honor of the company’s 55th Anniversary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Spring Mix program features five remarkable contemporary and neo-classical works – three that the company has performed previously throughout its history and two world premieres.
The works include George Balanchine’s sumptuous and sparkling Emeralds, Jorma Elo’s delightful, fast-paced 1st Flash, Dwight Rhoden’s intense, passionate Ave Maria, a newly choreographed, world premiere of the compelling, primal Rite of Spring by PBT Soloist William Moore and a world premiere by acclaimed choreographer Caili Quan.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz May 9-18, 2025 | Benedum Center
Based on the beloved book and movie, The Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy and Toto as they follow the yellow brick road into Oz and join the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion on a quest to see the Wizard and battle The Wicked Witch.
This family event includes all of L. Frank Baum’s signature characters and brings Emerald City to dazzling life with imaginative costumes, beautiful sets, special effects, spectacular choreography and original music played by the PBT Orchestra.
Featured Photo for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2024-2025 Season of Artists of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Photo by Michael Henninger.