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1 For Release on March 12, 2018 CONTACT FOR PUBLICATION: MEDIA CONTACT: PNB Box Office Gary Tucker or PNB.org or Pacific Northwest Ballet Announces Season Line-Up. PNB Box Office is now taking orders for renewals and new full-season subscriptions. Season packages start at $114; Full-season subscriptions start at $ th season to include a first-of-its-kind Jerome Robbins Festival featuring two programs in alternating repertory; the return of audience favorites The Sleeping Beauty and A Midsummer Night s Dream; world premieres from choreographers Robyn Mineko Williams, Matthew Neenan, and Company member Kyle Davis; PNB premieres by Alejandro Cerrudo, Alexander Ekman, and Justin Peck; and works George Balanchine, José Limón, and Price Suddarth. (And, of course, George Balanchine s The Nutcracker.) September 2018 June 2019 Marion Oliver McCaw Hall 321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center Seattle, Washington March 12, 2018, SEATTLE, WA Artistic Director Peter Boal has announced the line-up for Pacific Northwest Ballet s 46th season, running from September, 2018 to June, Highlights include two programs of works by Jerome Robbins, presented in alternating repertory, in celebration of the legendary choreographer s centennial; world premieres by Matthew Neenan, Robyn Mineko Williams, and Company member Kyle Davis; the return of classic and crowd-pleasing story ballets The Sleeping Beauty and A Midsummer Night s Dream; and PNB premieres by Alejandro Cerrudo (Silent Ghost), Alexander Ekman (Cacti), and Justin Peck (In the Countenance of Kings). The lineup concludes with the return of works by George Balanchine, José Limón, and Price Suddarth. For family audiences, PNB is bringing back its popular matinee production of Pinocchio (performed by students of the Pacific Northwest Ballet School) and, of course, George Balanchine s The Nutcracker. The scope of this season is tremendous, said Mr. Boal. It offers the magnificence of classical ballet and the innovative new direction of dance as interpreted by today s finest choreographers. Repertory comes from as far away as St. Petersburg in 1890 and from the McCaw Hall stage in And our Jerome Robbins Festival, with two programs, seven ballets, and loads of extras, makes this the must-see event of the fall. Join us for all of it. PNB will begin accepting season subscription renewals and new full-season subscription orders on Monday, March 12, and subscribers will have access to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the general public; tickets to the Jerome Robbins Festival, ALL PREMIERE, and George Balanchine s The Nutcracker, go on sale to the public on Friday, July 20; Single tickets to the rest of the season will become available at a later date. For further information, contact the PNB Box Office by phone at , online at PNB.org, or in person at 301 Mercer Street. Discounted subscription rates are available for senior citizens and students with ID. All programming and dates are subject to change. For more information, visit PNB.org SEASON LINE-UP (programming subject to change): First Look Gala Friday, September 21, 2018 (Not part of PNB s subscription season. Tickets go on sale July 20.) Celebrate the opening of PNB s 46th season with a glamorous pre-performance cocktail party, an elegant backstage dinner, and an electrifying onstage dance party after the performance! For information, visit PNB.org. (Performance tickets sold separately.)

2 Rep 1 JEROME ROBBINS FESTIVAL September 21 29, 2018 In celebration of Jerome Robbins centennial, Artistic Director Peter Boal s selection of seven iconic works by the legendary choreographer fills PNB s stage for two weeks in alternating repertory. The performance schedule is designed to give audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in the genius of Robbins. Program A: September 21, 22 (matinee) and 29 (evening) Circus Polka Music: Igor Stravinsky Staging: Judith Fugate Premiere: June 21, 1972, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: September 16, 2006 In the Night Costume Design: Anthony Dowell Premiere: January 29, 1970, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: September 22, 2005 Afternoon of a Faun Music: Claude Debussy Staging: Bart Cook Scenic and Lighting Design: Jean Rosenthal Costume Design: Irene Sharaff Premiere: May 14, 1953, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: May 11, 1978 (NYCB staging); restaged November 4, 2011 Other Dances (PNB Premiere) Staging: Isabelle Guérin Costume Design: Santo Loquasto Premiere: May 9, 1976, Gala benefit for New York City Public Library for the Performing Arts West Side Story Suite Music: Leonard Bernstein Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim and Peter Genarro Staging: Robert LaFosse and Jenifer Ringer Vocal Coaching: Joan Barber Scenic Design: Oliver Smith Costume Design: Irene Sharaff Premiere: May 18, 1995, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: March 12, 2009 Program B: September 22 (evening), 27, 28 and 29 (matinee) Circus Polka Music: Igor Stravinsky Dances at a Gathering Staging: Jared Angle and Jenifer Ringer

3 Costume Design: Joe Eula Premiere: May 22, 1969, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: May 28, 2009 The Concert (or, The Perils of Everybody) Staging: Judith Fugate Scenic Design: Edward Gorey Costume Design: Irene Sharaff Premiere: March 6, 1956, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: September 15, 2007 Rep 2 ALL PREMIERE November 2 11, 2018 The first of this season s three mixed-repertory programs brings a PNB premiere from Alejandro Cerrudo (Little mortal jump), Alexander Ekman s international hit Cacti, and a new work created by PNB soloist Kyle Davis. World Premiere Music: Michael Giacchino Choreography: Kyle Davis Scenic and Lighting Design: Reed Nakayama Costume Design: Elizabeth Murphy Silent Ghost (PNB Premiere) Music: Dustin Hamman, King Creosote & Jon Hopkins, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm Choreography: Alejandro Cerrudo Staging: Pablo Piantino Costume Design: Branimira Ivanova Lighting Design: Michael Korsch Premiere: July 10, 2015, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Cacti (PNB Premiere) Music: Franz Josef Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert Choreography: Alexander Ekman Staging: Ana Lucaciu Scenic and Costume Design: Alexander Ekman Lighting Design: Tom Visser Premiere: February 25, 2010, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 George Balanchine s The Nutcracker November 23 December 28, 2018 (Not part of PNB s subscription season. Tickets go on sale July 20.) The Northwest s favorite holiday tradition! PNB s production of the iconic Balanchine ballet features sets and costumes designed by children s author and illustrator Ian Falconer (Olivia the Pig). Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Staging: Judith Fugate, with Peter Boal and Garielle Whittle Scenic & Costume Design: Ian Falconer Lighting Design: James F. Ingalls Original Lev Ivanov Production Premiere: December 6, 1892, Imperial Ballet, St. Petersburg Balanchine Production Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: November 27, 2015

4 Rep 3 The Sleeping Beauty February 1 10, 2019 Don t miss the kiss! Ronald Hynd s magnificent full-length classic returns to the McCaw Hall stage as a perfect lead-in to Valentine s Day. Breathtaking technique, opulent sets, and lavish costumes are joined by Tchaikovsky s treasured score to create a happily-ever-after treat for all ages. Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography: Ronald Hynd (after Marius Petipa) Staging: Ronald Hynd, Annette Page, Amanda Eyles Scenic and Costume Design: Peter Docherty Original Production Premiere: January 15, 1890, Imperial Ballet, St. Petersburg Hynd Production Premiere: 1993, English National Ballet PNB Premiere: February 1, 2001 Rep 4 DIRECTOR S CHOICE March 15 24, 2019 Peter Boal s popular program of seasonal selections, handpicked to introduce PNB audiences to dance-makers who are evolving the art form. World Premiere Music: Kyle Vegter Choreography: Robyn Mineko Williams World Premiere Choreography: Matthew Neenan In the Countenance of Kings (PNB Premiere) Music: Sufjan Stevens Choreography: Justin Peck Staging: Felipe Diaz Costume Design: Ellen Warren Lighting Design: Brandon Stirling Baker Premiere: April 7, 2016, San Francisco Ballet Pinocchio March 17 23, 2019 (Part of PNB s Family Matinees series. Call the PNB Box Office for details.) Featuring students of Pacific Northwest Ballet School. The classic tale of a puppet who yearns to be a real boy is presented as a narrated ballet for family audiences. Pinocchio is danced by students of PNB School in an hour-long matinee performance for children and families. Music: Nicola Piovani and Amilcare Ponchielli Choreography: Bruce Wells Staging: Michele Curtis Scenic Design: Edith Whitsett Costume Design: Pacific Northwest Ballet Costume Shop Rep 5 A Midsummer Night s Dream April 12 21, 2019 Set deep in a lush Northwest-inspired forest, PNB s production of George Balanchine s A Midsummer Night s Dream Shakespeare s comic tale of romantic confusion charms all who wander into its enchanted realm. Music: Felix Mendelssohn Staging: Francia Russell Scenic and Costume Design: Martin Pakledinaz Premiere: January 17, 1962, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: May 16, 1985; new production May 27, 1997

5 REP 4 THEMES & VARIATIONS May 31 June 9, 2019 PNB s final mixed bill of the season promises intriguing variety. Balanchine s Theme and Variation represents the height of classical elegance, while his Tarantella pas de deux dazzles with virtuoso fun. Jose Limon s masterpiece The Moor s Pavane a distillation of Shakespeare s Othello casts a powerful spell. The line-up is completed by the return of Price Suddarth s electric Signature. Signature Music: Barret Anspach Choreography: Price Suddarth Costume Design: Mark Zappone Premiere: November 6, 2015, Pacific Northwest Ballet Tarantella Music: Louis Moreau Gottschalk Costume Design: Mark Zappone Premiere: January 7, 1964, New York City Ballet PNB Premiere: January 31, 1985 The Moor s Pavane Music: Henry Purcell Choreography: José Limón Costume Design: Pauline Lawrence Premiere: August 17, 1949, José Limón Dance Company PNB Premiere: November 12, 1986 Theme and Variations Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Scenic Design: Charlene Hall Costume Design: Martin Pakledinaz Premiere: November 26, 1947, Ballet Theatre (New York) PNB Premiere: October 16, 1985 SEASON ENCORE PERFORMANCE Sunday, June 9, 2019 (Not part of PNB s subscription season. Tickets to this event go on sale in 2019.) NEXT STEP Choreographers Showcase Friday, June 14, 2019 (Not part of PNB s subscription season. Tickets to this event go on sale in 2019.) 38th Annual PNB School Performances Saturday, June 15, 2019 (Not part of PNB s subscription season. Tickets to this event go on sale in 2019.) TICKET INFORMATION: Money-saving full-season (six-show) subscriptions, starting at $166, go on sale beginning Monday, March 12. Subscriber benefits include free and easy ticket exchanges, discounts on additional single ticket purchases, pre-sale privileges for special performances, the opportunity to purchase pre-paid parking, 20% off PNB School Open dance classes for adults, discounts at local restaurants, and more. (Single tickets to the Jerome Robbins Festival, ALL PREMIERE, and George Balanchine s The Nutcracker go on sale to the public on Friday, July 20; Single tickets to the rest of the season will become available at a later date.) Subscriptions may be purchased through the PNB Box Office:

6 Phone: In Person: 301 Mercer Street at Seattle Center Online: PNB.org (beginning March 1.) For information on discount offers including The Pointe, TeenTix, and Group Sales, visit PNB.org. While there, sign up on PNB s list, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Be among the first to learn about PNB news, casting and performance updates, ticket offers, and more. PNB offers a variety of free or affordably-priced special events for most of its productions, including previews, conversations, lectures, and Q&As. For more information, visit PNB.org. # # # Pacific Northwest Ballet s season is proudly sponsored by ArtsFund and Microsoft. Season support also provided by 4Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and The Shubert Foundation. PNB media sponsorship provided by The Seattle Times and KOMO 4. PUBLICITY CONTACT: Gary Tucker, Media Relations Manager GTucker@PNB.org Pacific Northwest Ballet 301 Mercer Street Seattle, WA PNB.org Schedule and Programming Subject to Change.