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The Artistry of Marianna Tcherkassky
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s long-time rehearsal director, Marianna Tcherkassky, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2022-2023 season. Tcherkassky has been a rehearsal director at PBT for 26 years. …
Read MoreMeet Raymond Rodriguez | Dean of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has just named Raymond Rodriguez as the organization’s first Dean of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, effective June 5, 2023. In this role, he will oversee the …
Read MorePittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Company Updates for the 2023-2024 Season
Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney has promoted three artists for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) upcoming season, which runs from October 2023 to May 2024. After the closing performance of The …
Read MoreLearn How Our Artists Get Their Beauty Sleep in Preparation for The Sleeping Beauty This Weekend
The Sleeping Beauty is a classical ballet that has been beloved worldwide for more than 130 years. It features the traditional fairy tale story of a princess cursed to eternal …
Read MoreTake a Look at the New Sleeping Beauty Costumes
The Sleeping Beauty ballet, originally choreographed in 1890 by Marius Petipa, is a masterpiece of choreography and music that has become beloved worldwide. In the 130 years since it premiered, …
Read MoreThe Sleeping Beauty Casting is Announced!
Sleeping Beauty casting is announced! Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform the majestic, family-friendly ballet The Sleeping Beauty with the PBT Orchestra as its 2022-23 season finale May 19-21st. The Sleeping …
Read MoreGet to Know Nathan Smith – Incoming Apprentice
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is thrilled to announce that Emry Amoky and Nathan Smith will be joining PBT as company apprentices for the 23/24 season! Emry Amoky trained at the Houston …
Read MoreLearn About Michele Gifford and the Staging of Polyphonia
One of the pieces in PBT’s The Masters Program: Balanchine and Beyond is Christopher Wheeldon’s Polyphonia. This is considered the breakthrough work of the Tony Award-winning choreographer. To stage the …
Read MoreAnnouncing Casting for The Masters Program: Balanchine and Beyond
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced casting for The Masters Program: Balanchine and Beyond with the PBT Orchestra. This mixed repertory program features three works from internationally acclaimed, award-winning ballet choreographers. …
Read MoreBalanchine | 15 Facts & Beyond
As part of The Master Program: Balanchine and Beyond, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform George Balanchine’s opulent Theme and Variations from April 14 through 16 at the Benedum Center. Balanchine, …
Read MoreYour Guide to Creating a Whimsical Look for Fractured Fairy Tales
Creating the perfect look for an occasion – whether it’s onstage at a ballet or for a party – is a crucial part of any event. Below are some tips …
Read MoreThe Best of Amanda Cochrane | Announcing the Principal Dancer’s Retirement
Amanda Cochrane, principal dancer at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, announced her retirement on Feb. 27, 2023. Amanda has danced with PBT for 14 years. Due to an ankle injury, Cochrane …
Read MoreCome Dance With Us | Announcing the 2023-2024 Season
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is proud to announce the company’s exciting 2023-2024 season lineup, featuring three full-length story ballets and two mixed repertory programs. The season includes works from internationally …
Read MoreMeet Michael Pink: Dracula Choreographer and Milwaukee Ballet Artistic Director
PBT’s Pittsburgh premiere of Michael Pink’s world-renowned Dracula, will open on Friday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center. There are only 4 performances – Feb. 10 through …
Read MoreCasting for Dracula Has Arrived!
PBT will be staging Michael Pink’s world-renowned Dracula for the first time ever in Pittsburgh. The ballet has been viewed and lauded by millions of people worldwide. The powerful choreography …
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