Pacific Northwest Ballet

When you attend a show alone, it should be possible to meet new people. But it often is very challenging and intimidating! Many attendees arrive as groups, there aren't natural times to introduce yourself, and even if you do exchange names, you spend most of the event quietly watching the performance. Not wanting to go alone is a highly cited reason that people skip arts and culture events all together. I'm thrilled that the US Chamber of Connection and Pacific Northwest Ballet are collaborating to address this need. Meet Me at the Ballet this Saturday to connect before the show, sit with others who are open to connection, get a special backstage tour during intermission, and continue connecting at a post-show happy hour. What events should we attend together next?

The Subscriber Advantage✨ Our subscribers' decision to invest in PNB creates a solid financial foundation, so we can build a spectacular season. In exchange, we prioritize making your subscriber experience as seamless as possible. A member of our box office team becomes your personal concierge, and can help you upgrade your seats (for free!), buy additional single tickets (at 20% off), and exchange into the best dates for your schedule (with the best seats available). Interested? Visit PNB.org/Subscribe to see all the benefits of joining PNB's subscriber family. 📸: PNB Box Office, photo © Noel Pederson

Going alone is normal here. The Nutcracker has plenty of chances to mingle, meet new humans, and thaw the Seattle Freeze a little. Add these dates to your calendar: 📅 December 12th - Break The Ice: A Nutcracker Social. We're teaming up with our friends at Chamber of Connection to melt the Seattle Freeze! Mingle with new friends, sip complimentary hot cocoa, and enjoy a festive pre-show reception before enjoying the magic of The Nutcracker! Advance registration is required --> https://lnkd.in/gEvxh-vb 📅 December 19th - Ugly Sweater Day A mischief is the official word for a group of mice. We like to think it can also describe a group of people who come together in festive sweaters and leave with new connections. Join us on Ugly Sweater Day and meet your mischief. 📅Dec 22nd and 23rd @ 7:30PM - Sugar Plum Fairy Meet & Greets Say hello to the Sugar Plum Fairy and other select members of The Nutcracker cast in the Allen Foundation for the Arts Room after the show! This unique opportunity to meet PNB Company dancers is sure to delight ballet lovers, young and old. Free with admission, subject to capacity.

Fran's Chocolates x PNB = YUM! 🍫✨

PNB is honored to be the recipient of funds from Allen Family Philanthropies, which will fund programs in a choreographic pipeline, inspiring the next generation of dance creators.

IN THE UPPER ROOM opens next week! Dive into greatness with Twyla Tharp’s iconically athletic In The Upper Room, Dani Rowe’s heartbreaking The Window, and a world premiere from PNB Company dancers Christopher D’Ariano and Amanda Morgan. A whirl of music, dance, and fog, this collection features custom scores by Philip Glass and Shannon Rugani and will leave you marveling at the skill of PNB Company dancers. IN THE UPPER ROOM is onstage November 7-16 >> https://bit.ly/Rep2Tharp

🍽️ This is not your average lunch! It's the Lynn Lindsay Spotlight Luncheon, and there is still time to get your ticket! Join us Wednesday, November 5th, and watch AfterTime come alive during a special stage rehearsal. Then, dive into the creative minds over lunch with choreographers Christopher D'Ariano and Amanda Morgan, plus their artistic dream team. Go behind the scenes AND support PNB's mission to create groundbreaking new works. Ready to be inspired? RSVP by this Friday, October 24 >> https://bit.ly/PNBLunch 📸: PNB's Spotlight Luncheon, Into Dust Photography

PNB’s Governing Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of ballet ambassadors who provide financial support, strategic guidance, and advocacy for our organization and the arts sector writ large. Please join us in welcoming our newest Trustees, Derek Crick and Gregory Oram CEO Vistage Coach, to the PNB Governing Board! Derek Crick is the Chair of Ryan Swanson’s Business practice group and a member of the firm’s Estate Planning & Probate practice group. He counsels clients on business transactions, general corporate matters, and estate and succession planning. He brings a wealth of Board service experience, including serving on the Boards of the King County Bar Association and Foundation, where he is a Past President. Derek is also a proud PNB School parent – his daughter Chloe is a Level VII student at the Phelps Center. Greg Oram is a nonprofit and community leader with more than 30 years of experience in organizational leadership, executive coaching, and civic engagement. Raised in London, England, he now divides his time between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he is deeply involved in civic and cultural life, and Seattle. Greg was recently appointed Chairman and President of the Robert McGraw Eichler Foundation, where he is honored to carry forward the legacy of his life partner in advancing arts and education initiatives within and recognizing the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about PNB Board service, please contact boardinfo@pnb.org. 

Lucien Postlewaite To Retire June 7, 2026 💎 “For as long as I can remember, ballet has been with me, guiding me to extraordinary heights. My career has offered me community, culture, connection, and the space to fully express my art. ‘Grateful’ is too small a word for the fullness of my appreciation for all of you who have helped shape me along this path. What an honor to have a whole season to celebrate with you. My unique approach to this existence has offered me a profoundly rich experience of life and prepared me for what’s to come. I am eager to leap into my next great becoming as a Transformational Life Coach.” – Lucien Postlewaite “Lucien has been a central part of almost every ballet in our repertoire for decades, offering quicksilver technique, a winsome presence, and truly inspired acting. Partnerships for Lucien extend far beyond the execution of steps, delving into a range of emotions that transcend the stage. How nice to know he will continue to elevate lives through his work as a life coach after he steps away from the stage. How lucky to have the opportunity to see him dance throughout this season and to celebrate his extraordinary career at our Encore performance in June.” – Peter Boal Lucien’s Legacy Season commences with Jewels, where he will perform the lead in Diamonds on opening night, September 26. PNB will celebrate his extraordinary career at our Season Encore performance on June 7, 2026. Learn more about Lucien's life coaching >> www.lucienx.com Buy tickets for Jewels >> https://bit.ly/Jewels25. Read the full announcement >> https://lnkd.in/gg3ZQjh6 📸: Photos by Angela Sterling

Pacific Northwest Ballet is proud to share that our Board Chair Toni Hoover is one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2025 Directors of the Year! This annual award honors board directors who represent the standard of excellence for board leadership. Toni’s collaborative, thoughtful approach to guiding our board and her dedication to the health of our organization are a model for aspiring board leaders.  PNB is not the only organization to have benefited from Toni’s expertise, as her decades of scientific work and nonprofit board service clearly demonstrate. We are immensely grateful that she chooses to spend her time and energy with us. Toni will be celebrated tonight at the Business Journal’s awards ceremony; please join us in congratulating Toni on this well-deserved honor! 📸: Toni Hoover speaks at a PNB event. Photo © Into Dust Photography.