Giselle with the PBT Orchestra
- Date: Oct 23 - Oct 25, 2026
- Venue: Benedum Center
Witness a love that defies death.
Surrender to one of ballet’s most haunting and romantic masterpieces. Giselle is a luminous tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness, brought to life with ethereal artistry and profound emotional depth. Experience this timeless classic with Adolphe Adam’s sweeping score performed live by the PBT Orchestra.
Choreography: Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, with later revisions by Marius Petipa.
New staging: Adam W. McKinney
Music: Adolphe Adam
Artists: Hannah Carter & Colin McCaslin | Photography: Justin Merriman
Performance Times
Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2026 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00 PM
Theater Programs
All programs FREE and NO registration required. Learn more about these programs HERE!
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Opening Night Preview 6:30-7pm with PBT Rehearsal Director Barbara Bears
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Artist Q&A immediately following the 7:30pm show
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Curtain Up! 1-1:30pm with PBT Costume Director Kristin McLain
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Tea with the AD 6:30-7pm with PBT Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Artist Q&A immediately following the 7:30pm show
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Curtain Up! 1-1:30pm with Guest Conductor Ormsby Wilkins
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Audio Description Available for 2pm show