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Twyla Vision—webcasts, blogs, and more all about Twyla Tharp at PNB
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September 25–October 5, 2008
American dance icon Twyla Tharp has permanently expanded the horizons of contemporary dance with her fusion of meticulous classical rigor and elements from jazz, modern dance and pop culture. Her movement vocabulary—characterized by high energy, humor and an unpredictable physical daring—is imbued with dynamic inventiveness and a singular musical intelligence. As a thrilling start to the season, PNB has commissioned two original works for an All Tharp program that also welcomes the return of her delicious ballroom homage to Ol' Blue Eyes.
Nine Sinatra Songs
Music: Songs sung by Frank Sinatra
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Opus 111 
Music: Johannes Brahms
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Afternoon Ball
Music: Vladimir Martynov
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
World Premiere!
"Tharp is a legend in both modern dance and ballet; getting a first glimpse at her new work is a rare gift."
—Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times
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| Thu., Sept. 25 |
7:30 pm |
| Fri., Sept. 26 |
7:30 pm |
| Sat., Sept. 27 |
2:00 pm |
| Sat., Sept. 27 |
7:30 pm |
| Thurs., Oct. 2 |
7:30 pm |
| Fri., Oct. 3 |
7:30 pm |
| Sat., Oct. 4 |
7:30 pm |
| Sun., Oct. 5 |
1:00 pm |
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Tickets:
Performances have passed. Tickets are no longer available.
See remaining season performances.
Special Events & Offers:
- UNDER 25 FRIDAYS
Friday, September 26 & Friday, October 3, 7:30 pm
Under 25? Get 1 ticket for $15 or 2 for $25! For tickets call PNB's Box Office 206.441.2424 or visit 301 Mercer St. Under 25 Friday ticket offer is good Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 only. Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Each attendee must present valid I.D. upon ticket retrieval.
- PNB $5 FRIDAYS
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Phelps Center
Join us for an hour-long dance preview led by Artistic Director Peter Boal and featuring PNB dancers performing excerpts from the All Tharp program. PNB $5 Fridays offer an upbeat and up-close view of the Company preparing to put dance on stage. Tickets & More Information
- TWYLA THARP LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION
Thursday, September 18, 2008
5:30–7:00 pm, McCaw Hall
Choreographer Twyla Tharp will discuss her new works for PNB, with excerpts performed onstage by company dancers and the PNB Orchestra. Ms. Tharp will also field questions from the audience and members of the press. Free for full-season subscribers and Principal level donors and above Tickets & More Information
- CONVERSATIONS WITH PNB — FREE
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 2:00–3:00 pm
An hour-long discussion about PNB's All Tharp program with PNB artists and guests in the casual atmosphere of the Elliott Bay Book Company reading room. Twyla Tharp will be present at 3:00 pm (immediately following this event) to sign copies of her book, The Creative Habit. Elliott Bay Bookstore, 101 S. Main Street, Seattle. More Information
- BALLET PREVIEW — FREE
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 12:00–1:00 pm
Join PNB for a free lunchtime preview lecture at the Central Seattle Public Library. Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington will offer insights about PNB's All Tharp program, complete with video excerpts. More Information
- LECTURE SERIES & DRESS REHEARSAL
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Lecture 6:00–6:50 pm, Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall
Dress Rehearsal 7:00–9:30 pm, McCaw Hall
Join us for this engaging interview during the hour preceding the dress rehearsal. Attend the lecture only, or stay for the dress rehearsal and enjoy a full immersion into the pre-Opening experience at PNB. Tickets & More Information
- BALANCHINE'S PETIPA LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
5:30–7:00 pm, Studio C, The Phelps Center, 301 Mercer Street, Seattle
Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington will discuss the influence of Balanchine's Russian training on his choreography, with a particular focus on pas de deux and corps de ballet choreography. Excerpts from PNB's 2008–2009 repertory will be performed by Company dancers and students from PNB School. Tickets & More Information
- BALLET 101 LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION—New!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
2:00–5:00 pm, The Phelps Center, 301 Mercer Street, Seattle
Robert Greskovic, acclaimed dance writer for the Wall Street Journal, will participate in this seminar on ballet basics, drawing from his popular book, Ballet 101: A complete guide to learning and loving the ballet (Hyperion, 1998).
Tickets & More Information
- Pre-Performance Lectures—FREE
Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington for a 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. One hour before performances (except Nutcracker), Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall, Free Admission.
- Post-Performance Q&A—FREE
After the show, skip the traffic and enjoy a post-performance Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal and PNB dancers. Immediately following each performance (except Nutcracker), Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall, Free Admission.
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