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All Things Prince with Colin McCaslin
Everyone loves a prince – and PBT Soloist Colin McCaslin has played his fair share of them onstage. We asked him what it is like to portray the Prince in …
Read MoreTalking Shoes with Cinderella
Cinderella’s glass slippers are among the most famous fictional shoes in the world. Here at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, pointe shoes are just as important to our artists as Cinderella’s slippers …
Read MoreWilliam Moore’s Favorite PBT Moments
PBT Soloist William Moore will be retiring from the company on May 18 during Cinderella. Moore danced with PBT for more than 11 years, as well as choreographed for them. …
Read MoreYoshiaki Nakano’s Favorite PBT Memories
After serving as an artist at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for more than 14 years, Principal artist Yoshiaki Nakano will retire on May 19, 2024. Nakano has won numerous dance awards …
Read MoreDanielle Downey’s Favorite PBT Moments
After serving as an artist at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for more than 17 years, Danielle Downey, a Corps de Ballet member, will retire on May 18, 2024. During her tenure …
Read MoreCinderella Casting Announced
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will present the U.S. premiere of Jayne Smeulders’ Cinderella with the PBT Orchestra for its 2023-24 season finale on May 17-19 at the Benedum Center. This …
Read MoreCelebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Abigail Huang
Hometown Born in Stanford, CA Grew up in San Francisco, CA Training Ballet San Jose School Marin Ballet School San Francisco Ballet School PBT Joined PBT as an Apprentice in …
Read MoreChoreographer Yoshiaki Nakano and “Violin Pas de Deux”
Yoshiaki Nakano, a native of Japan, joined PBT in 2010 and was promoted to principal artist in 2014. He received his training at the Elite Ballet Studio in Osaka, Japan, …
Read MoreChoreographer Jae Man Joo discusses “When Time Stands Still”
This year, PBT has the honor of producing the world premiere of celebrated choreographer Jae Man Joo’s When Time Stands Still. Join us as Joo discusses his work on this …
Read MorePBT Dancers Share Favorite Moments of “Petal”
High-octane, sensual, vivacious, lively, vibrant, a barely contained riot of wildflowers. These words and phrases have all been used to describe Helen Pickett’s dynamic Petal. With spring in the air, Petal is …
Read MoreSpring Mix with the PBT Orchestra Casting Announced
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming performances of Spring Mix with the PBT Orchestra. Four incredible works – including two world premieres – will take center stage …
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month with Emry Amoky
In honor of Black History Month, we are excited to present deeper insight into a few of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s artists. Today we’re focusing on PBT Apprentice Emry Amoky. We …
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month with Corey Bourbonniere
In honor of Black History Month, we are excited to present deeper insight into a few of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s artists. Today we’re focusing on PBT Soloist Corey Bourbonniere. We …
Read MoreBeauty and the Beast- Comparing the Disney Movie & the Ballet
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present Beauty and the Beast at the Benedum Center from February 16-25. This whimsical, imaginative work with charming characters and challenging choreography has turned a classic …
Read MoreBeauty and the Beast Casting Announced
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming performances of Beauty and the Beast. The production will include 10 performances at the Benedum Center during February 16-18 and February …
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