PBT Connects
Expand your ballet experience with these PBT Education programs for the 2022 – 2023 season productions! Programs are free; Theater programs are open to all ticket holders; Virtual Previews are open to all.
Virtual Preview
Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Know before you go! Join us online to learn about the performance.
Storytelling in Motion Costume Chat | Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Facebook Live
Join PBT Costume Director Kristin McLain for an up-close look at the vivid and distinctive costumes for Storytelling in Motion! Watch the recording of the program here!
The Nutcracker | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Facebook Live (Click here for the recording!)
A quick look backstage as we gear up for the performances! With Director of Production Curtis Dunn. This program is recorded.
Dracula | Thurs., Feb. 2 | 6:30 p.m., Facebook Live
Join us for a short preview of the ballet from PBT studios with Choreographer Michael Pink, and get a sneak peek at a few minutes of rehearsal with PBT Principal Artists Lucius Kirst (Dracula) and Hannah Carter (Mina).
The Masters Program | Info to come!
The Sleeping Beauty | Info to come!
Director’s Cut / Opening Night Preview
Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. Dance makers give their insights into the performance.
Storytelling in Motion | Friday, Oct. 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Stager Jim Vincent and PBT Répétiteur Steven Annegarn discuss Nacho Duato’s Duende. We’ll be in the cafe area, first floor of the August Wilson Center. No registration needed.
Dracula | Friday, Feb. 10
Join choreographer Michael Pink, Milwaukee Ballet Artistic Director, for a look at the concept and choreography for Dracula. Register here.
Photo courtesy Milwaukee Ballet
The Masters Program | Friday, April 14
The Sleeping Beauty | Friday, May 19 Register here!
Artist Q & A
After the show PBT dancers take your questions. No registration necessary.
Storytelling in Motion | Saturday, Oct. 8 | after the 7:30 p.m. performance
Amanda Potts, David O’Matz, Samuel DerGregorian
The Nutcracker | Saturday, Dec. 10
Ariana Chernyshev, Gabrielle Thurlow, William Moore, Jacob Miller
Dracula | Friday, Feb. 10
Hannah Carter
The Masters Program | Saturday, April 15
Performance Preview
Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. A quick introduction to the production! No registration necessary.
Dracula | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 6:30 p.m.
The Sleeping Beauty | May 20
Curtain Up!
Sundays at 1 p.m. (The Nutcracker: 11 a.m.). Watch the last few minutes of company class on stage, and chat with PBT creatives about the ballet. No registration necessary.
The Nutcracker | Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.
With Company Artist Jonathan Breight.
Dracula | Feb. 12
The Masters Program | April 16
The Sleeping Beauty | May 21
Nutcracker Family Workshop
Join us on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 12:45 for a special Nutcracker story time, a themed craft and a sneak peek at the Sheep’s dance from Act 2! Enter at the Stage Door of the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Registration required – register here!
PBT Connects programs presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.