Everything about the production of The Sleeping Beauty at Pacific Northwest Ballet is glorious — from the exquisitely detailed scenery and costumes (by Peter Docherty) to the choreography (by Ronald Hynd, after Petipa) to Tchaikovsky’s score. First performed in 1890 in Russia, with Marius Petipa as the choreographer, it is based on the fairy tale by Charles […]
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Tips for enjoying Nutcracker at PNB
What an audacious title! As if you need tips for enjoying Nutcracker at Pacific Northwest Ballet. As if I am qualified to give them! But, I have been a few times, so indulge me if you will … read on. Who to especially notice in this year’s Nutcracker at PNB: Makena Lung played the most animated and graceful Princess […]
Twyla Tharp world premiere at Pacific Northwest Ballet
I had the privilege of seeing Twyla Tharp onstage at McCaw Hall last night as she and Peter Boal, PNB‘s artistic director, discussed her upcoming Seattle premieres and the audience was given glimpses of what to expect this weekend. I am terribly jealous of everyone who is attending the Air Twyla productions at PNB — Sept. 27 […]