Dracula
- Date: Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2025
- Venue: Benedum Center
Back by Popular Demand!
The seductive Count Dracula makes his chilling return to the Benedum stage just in time for Halloween. Michael Pink’s captivating Dracula, based on Bram Stoker’s classic gothic horror story, is a spellbinding production that flows like a fever dream, mesmerizing audiences with its mix of romance, terror and peril. The sensuous ballet includes dramatic choreography, exquisite storytelling, opulent costumes, theatrical sets, a gripping score by Philip Feeney and haunting special effects that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Choreography: Michael Pink | Music: Philip Feeney
Artists: Colin McCaslin, Grace Rookstool | Photo: Justin Merriman
Recommended for audiences ages 14 and older.
Dracula in the Media
Watch the artists on Pittsburgh Today Live, go inside the studio for rehearsal, and hear from Dracula choreographer Michael Pink about every aspect of the creation of this ballet.
Dracula On Stage
Performance Times
Friday, October 31, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 2 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 2, 2023 – 2 PM
Theater Programs
Enrich your theater experience with PBT Education programs!
Find background on the choreography, costumes and more in our 2023 Audience Guide.
Watch our 2023 interview with choreographer Michael Pink, here.
Join us at the theater!
Come early or stay late to hear from artists involved in the production. Programs are free to ticket holders; no reservations required.
Friday, October 31 | Opening Night Preview | 6:30 p.m.
Join us to hear from choreographer Michael Pink, Dracula choreographer, noted choreographer of many additional ballets, and the longest serving artistic director in Milwaukee Ballet history. Multi-purpose Room, 2nd floor.
Friday, October 31 | Artist Q&A | after the performance
Chat with Dracula himself, Principal Artist Colin McCaslin, Principal Artist Hannah Carter, portraying Mina, and one of the Vampires, Corps de Ballet Artist Magnoly Batista. Come to the front of the orchestra section after the show. In the theater – come to the front of the orchestra section.
Saturday, November 1 | Tea with the A.D. | 6:45 p.m.
Grab your tea – or your favorite drink – at the bar and join Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney for an informal conversation before the performance. Central lounge area Liberty Lounge, 2nd floor
Saturday, November 1 | Artist Q&A | after the 7:30 p.m. performance
Meet Principal Artist Tommie Lin Kesten, tonight’s Lucy, Soloist David O’Matz, portraying Harker, Corps de Ballet Artist Emry Amoky, tonight’s Renfield, and Apprentice Isak Sorenson, one of the Undead. Join us for a lively conversation! Come to the front of the Orchestra section for this program.
Sunday, November 2 | Curtain Up! | 1 p.m.
This is a special opportunity to see the dancers warming up for the show. Then we’ll chat with PBT Company Artist Caitlyn Mendocino about the production. In the theater.
PBT Connects programs presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
More Info
Check out our Audience Guide for background on the choreography, costumes and more.
Listen to the score on Spotify!
The Dracula score, by Philip Feeney, envelopes the audience in an atmosphere of dread and terror. Click the arrow on this playlist to listen to previews of each scene. If you have a Spotify account, log into it on your device and click on the title of the playlist – you’ll be able to listen to the entire score on PBT Education Department’s Spotify account.
The Official PBT Dracula Playlist
Your soundtrack to the shadows awaits! 🧛🖤 We’ve crafted a scary good Spotify playlist with hand picked selections from the PBT artists.