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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Founding Artistic Director Nicolas Petrov
NICOLAS PETROV, PhD PBT’s Founding Artistic Director | 1969 – 1977 As Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre concludes our 55th Emerald Anniversary celebration, we recognize and honor Nicolas Petrov, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s …
Read MorePBT’s 2025-2026 Season New Hires
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is thrilled to announce five new artists who will join PBT for the 2025-26 season! We had an opportunity to ask them more about themselves and introduce …
Read MoreCelebrating Corey Bourbonniere’s PBT Career
PBT Soloist Corey Bourbonniere completes their tenure with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at the end of the 2024-25 Season. We wish Corey all the best for their amazing journey ahead! Corey …
Read MoreCelebrating Corps de Ballet Artist Amanda Morgan’s Retirement
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Corps de Ballet artist Amanda Morgan will retire from the company on May 18 after the final performance of The Wizard of Oz. Morgan danced with PBT …
Read MorePerforming Toto: Company Artist Kurtis Sprowls turns Puppeteer for The Wizard of Oz
We are going to discuss what everyone really wants to know about The Wizard of Oz ballet… How will the role of Toto be portrayed when the show graces the …
Read MoreAll About the Wonderful PBT Orchestra
PBT is fortunate to have its own orchestra since 1987, which consists of professional musicians from all over the country. Those who don’t live in Pittsburgh fly here twice per …
Read MoreThe Wizard of Oz | Movie vs. Ballet
To close our 55th Anniversary Emerald Season, PBT will present Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz with the PBT Orchestra at the Benedum Center for Performing Arts, May 9-18. Below …
Read MoreThe Wizard of Oz Casting Announced
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is announcing casting for its upcoming performances of The Wizard of Oz with the PBT Orchestra. This exciting Pittsburgh Premiere will take place at The Benedum Center …
Read MorePBT Artists’ Favorite Moments of 1st Flash
Jorma Elo’s exhilarating 1st Flash will return to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s stage April 4-6 in PBT’s Spring Mix: 5 for 5. Jorma was inspired by the feeling of anticipation just before …
Read MoreCaili Quan’s Falling Forward
Acclaimed choreographer Caili Quan will premiere her newest work, Falling Forward, at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Spring Mix: 5 for 55 mixed repertory program taking place April 4-6, 2025 at the …
Read MoreDwight Rhoden’s Ave Maria with Diana Yohe
As a retrospective of its 55-year history, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will perform five stunning classical and contemporary works in Spring Mix: 5 for 55 – including Dwight Rhoden’s intense and …
Read MoreSpring Mix: 5 for 55 Casting Announceed
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming performances of Spring Mix: 5 for 55, a retrospective of its 55-year history. The program pays homage to PBT’s commitment to giving …
Read MoreWilliam Moore’s World Premiere of The Rite of Spring
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present The Rite of Spring as part of its Spring Mix: 5 for 55 mixed repertory performance on April 4-6 at the August Wilson African American …
Read MoreWomen’s History Month with Barbara Bears
In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be spotlighting some of the women who help to lead Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Our first profile is of rehearsal director Barbara Bears. …
Read MoreAll About George Balanchine’s Sumptuous Emeralds
In celebration of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 55th Emerald Anniversary season, we are thrilled to bring emerald-themed ballets to the stage, including Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz. What else …
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