Ballet Under the Stars 2025 Casting Announced
The casting for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s annual Ballet Under the Stars performance at Hartwood Acres has been announced! PBT will be performing at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Allegheny County’s 2025 Summer Concert Series. The outdoor performance is free to attend and open to the community. Register for free before attending for a chance to win a 5-ballet subscription to the 2025-2026 season.
Attendees are invited to arrive early to enjoy picnics, food trucks and free kids’ stations, including grab-and-go crafts, face painting, balloon art and a dance class led by PBT team members.
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., PBT will host a pre-show Picnic in the Park. Join fellow ballet enthusiasts and PBT’s artistic director, Adam W. McKinney under the tent for drinks, dinner and the opportunity to meet PBT artists. Tickets are $100 for adults and $25 for children. Register online or call Associate Director of Development Aziza El Feil at 412-454-9127 for more information.
As the sun sets, PBT will present a mixed repertory performance featuring classical and contemporary works.
Emeralds Pas de Deux
Choreography by George Balanchine | © The George Balanchine Trust
Artists: Grace Rookstool and Lucius Kirst
The Mighty Casey Excerpt
Choreography by Lisa de Ribere
Pitcher: Josiah Kauffman
Casey: Jack Hawn
Artists: Emry Amoky, Jonathan Breight, Ethan Clarisey, André Gallon, Matthew Griffin, Isak Sorenson, Kurtis Sprowls and Michael Stadherr
Stars and Stripes Pas de Deux
Choreography by George Balanchine | © The George Balanchine Trust
Artists: Tommie Lin Kesten and Colin McCaslin
Three Preludes Excerpt
Choreography by Ben Stevenson
Artists: Hannah Carter and Lucius Kirst
Angels in the Architecture Excerpt
Choreography by Mark Godden
Artists: Emry Amoky, Magnoly Batista, Ariana Chernyshev, André Gallon, Madeline Gradle, Jack Hawn, Abigail Huang, Josiah Kauffman, David O’Matz, Madison Russo, JoAnna Schmidt and Kurtis Sprowls
Emeralds Pas de Deux
Choreography by George Balanchine | © The George Balanchine Trust
Artists: Hannah Carter and Colin McCaslin
Emeralds Pas de Trois
Choreography by George Balanchine | © The George Balanchine Trust
Artists: Tommie Lin Kesten, Josiah Kauffman and JoAnna Schmidt
Dracula Vignette
Choreography by Matthew Griffin (PBT Artist)
Dracula: Isak Sorenson
Brides: Anya Chiu, Amelia McGravey, Grace Rookstool
Finale
Choreography by Madison Russo (PBT Artist)
Artists: Emry Amoky, Magnoly Batista, Jonathan Breight, Erin Casale, Ethan Clarisey, André Gallon, Christian García Campos, Madeline Gradle, Jack Hawn, Abigail Huang, Kurtis Sprowls, and Michael Stadherr
Photos: Aviana Adams, Michael Henninger & Justin Merriman