Spring Mix
- Date: Apr 10 - Apr 12, 2026
- Venue: August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Discover the Future of Dance!
Spring Mix features the work of some of the world’s most thrilling choreographers. The Pittsburgh premiere of Mark Godden’s Angels In The Architecture, a tribute to the dreams of Shaker communities set to Aaron Copland’s evocative Appalachian Spring, will be an utter delight for the senses. The exciting production will also feature a brilliant world premiere from acclaimed choreographer Garrett Smith, the return of Barak Marshall’s dynamic Monger and Adam W. McKinney’s new staging of the Swan Lake Pas de deux.
Choreography: Mark Godden, Barak Marshall, Garrett Smith and Adam W. McKinney, after Lev Ivanov
Music: Aaron Copland, P.I. Tchaikovsky, Taraf de Haidouk, Balkan Beat Box, The Yiddish Radio Project, Margalit Oved, Shye Ben Tzur, Shandor, Handel, Goran Bregovic, Verdi, Frank London, Terry Hall, Ray Noble and additional music to be announced
Artists: Jack Hawn, Abigail Huang, Colin McCaslin, Caitlyn Mendicino | Photography: Justin Merriman
Performance Times
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Theater Programs
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. All programs take place in the theater
Friday, April 10, 6:30 p.m: Opening Night Preview with Garrett Smith. Hear about the creation of his world premiere work Meet You at Midnight.
Friday, April 10, after the 7:30 p.m. performance: Artist Q&A with Henrique Barbosa, Hannah Carter, and Matthew Griffin
Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m: Curtain Up!
Saturday, April 11 at 6:45 p.m: Tea with the AD with Adam W. McKinney
Saturday, April 11, after the 7:30 p.m. performance: Artist Q&A with Ariana Chernyshev, Andre Gallon, and Michael Stadtherr
Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m: Curtain Up! with PBT’s Costume Director Kristin McLain