Performances
2010 – 2011 Season
The Three Musketeers with the Orchestra
October 22–24, 2010
Benedum Center
It's "all for one and one for all" in this swashbuckling tale of danger, treachery and romance. Follow the adventures of legendary swordsmen Athos, Porthos and Aramis as they foil the devious plots of Cardinal Richelieu and protect the honor of their beloved Queen Anne.
Based on Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel, the ballet is brimming with dashing swordfights, passionate pas de deux and comedic vignettes, all swept along by Giuseppe Verdi's lush and colorful score performed live by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra.
"a rollicking fast-paced production strong on male virtuosity..." New York Times
The Nutcracker
December 10–26, 2010
Benedum Center
Find yourself swept into the childlike wonder of the holidays with The Nutcracker! The Edwardian glamour of the opening scene sets the stage for a fantasy world, where an epic battle between the Nutcracker Prince and the evil Rat King propels you into a magical land of delectable treats. From the exuberance of the Russian trepak to the delicacy of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier's pas de deux, brilliant dancing abounds in this beloved Pittsburgh tradition.
"'The Nutcracker' manages to pack a passel of holiday memories, both big and small, into its extravagant package..." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dracula
February 11–13, 2011
Benedum Center
Become another victim of Dracula's mesmerizing seduction in a romance of the darkest order. Set to Franz Liszt's atmospheric score, Dracula takes the stage to entrance audiences in a tour de force described by the New York Times as a "spectacle...audiences seldom see today."
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A Gershwin Fantasy featuring Tony Award nominee and champion of the Great American Songbook - Ann Hampton Callaway and her band!
March 17–20, 2011
Byham Theater
Throw yourself back to the glamour and sophistication of the Jazz Age, when dazzling ingénues lit up the silver screen, champagne flowed freely among effervescent smiles and Americans experienced an explosion of musical ingenuity. The unforgettable tunes of George and Ira Gershwin gave this era a soundtrack, and now, more than 70 years later, they inspire the graceful athleticism of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in a world premiere.
A Gershwin Fantasy is made possible in part by the generous support of Richard E. Rauh.
George Balanchine: Celebrating a Legend with the Orchestra
April 15–17, 2011
Benedum Center
George Balanchine's works claim The Benedum Center stage as Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre builds upon its long-standing tradition of ballets by this American Master. In a PBT premiere, Agon, created in 1957 to a commissioned Stravinsky score, stands as one of Mr. B's greatest master works. Contrasting the terse, fast and explosive Agon, Valse Fantaisie brings sweeping lyricism to Glinka's orchestral score. The Prodigal Son, Balanchine's iconic 1929 masterpiece based on a Bible story of sin and redemption, serves up one of ballet's greatest roles for a male dancer.