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Adam W. McKinney and Barbara Bears Discuss Their Experiences Performing Three Preludes
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will perform Three Preludes as part of America 250 with the PBT Orchestra, February 20-22, 2026, at the Benedum Center. This internationally award-winning work was created …
Read MorePaul Taylor’s Company B
Company B, a nostalgic and poignant tribute to the World War II era choreographed by the renowned Paul Taylor, will be performed by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre as part of America …
Read MoreThe Magic Behind The Might Casey Costumes
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform The Mighty Casey from February 20-22, 2026, as part of America 250 with the PBT Orchestra. In 1990, PBT collaborated with Performing Arts for Children …
Read MoreAmerica 250 with the PBT Orchestra Casting Announced
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming performances of America 250 with the PBT Orchestra. The program is an ode to America’s 250th anniversary, which includes four stunning …
Read MoreWhat Makes George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes Special?
As part of America 250 with the PBT Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform the Pas de Deux from George Balanchine’s opulent Stars and Stripes. Performances will run from February …
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Constructing 2 New Nutcracker Heads
The Nutcracker is a holiday classic filled with dazzling scenes, characters, and music. Essential to sharing Marie’s journey to the Land of Enchantment, is Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) Costume Director …
Read MoreAnnouncing a Brand New Version of The Nutcracker
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is excited to announce that it will debut an all-new production of The Nutcracker in December 2027. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for both PBT and for …
Read MoreThe Nutcracker 2025 Casting is Here!
Join PBT for Pittsburgh’s Favorite Holiday Tradition – The Nutcracker! Performances will take place Dec. 5-28, 2025 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Follow Marie, her Nutcracker prince and hundreds …
Read MorePBT Welcomes 20 Pittsburgh Celebrity Guest Stars to The Nutcracker
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is thrilled to be joined by 20 Pittsburgh celebrity guest stars during this year’s The Nutcracker. During 17 performances, the guest stars will have walk-on roles …
Read MoreTommie Lin Kesten | Pointe Magazine Cover Star
Principal artist Tommie Lin Kesten was revealed today as the cover star of the November/December issue of Pointe Magazine. “We are incredibly proud of Tommie Lin and the exceptional work …
Read MoreCostume Director Kristin McClain on The Stories Woven into Dracula Costumes
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will perform Michael Pink’s Dracula this Halloween weekend. Based on Bram Stoker’s classic Gothic horror story, the production is filled with romance, terror, and peril — …
Read MoreWho is Dracula and What is it Like to Portray the Iconic Character?
The seductive Count Dracula makes his chilling return to the Benedum stage this Halloween weekend! Based on Bram Stoker’s classic horror story, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is performing Michael Pink’s …
Read MoreDracula 2025 Casting Announced
The casting for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) Dracula has been announced! This Halloween weekend, from October 31 – November 2, 2025, PBT is performing Michael Pink’s Dracula at the Benedum …
Read MorePBT Artists as Dracula Characters
With rehearsals for Michael Pink’s captivating Dracula based on Bram Stoker’s classic horror underway, we asked our artists what characters from the ballet most resembled their personalities. We gave them …
Read MorePBT Artists’ Summer Vacations!
Each year during June and July, PBT Company artists have a well-deserved summer break before the new season begins. Some of the PBT artists shared the different ways they spent …
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