Emeralds – Rubies – Diamonds
Experience the dazzling return of George Balanchine’s Jewels. This trio of ballets features glittering scenic and costume design by Jérôme Kaplan and a perfect assortment of quintessential Balanchine choreography. Emeralds evokes French elegance, Rubies brings the glamor and jazz of America, and Diamonds recalls the grandeur of Balanchine’s native St. Petersburg.
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Conversations & Dress Rehearsal
Enjoy an in-depth discussion between PNB artists, from choreographers to costume designers, before attending a dress rehearsal performance with PNB Company dancers and the PNB Orchestra. You’ll get behind-the-scenes perspectives and a sneak peek at the show.
Date
September 25, 2025
Time
5:30pm
Guest Artist
TBD
Where
McCaw Hall
Cost
$25 Suggested Donation
Ballet Talk
Perfect for folks wanting to learn more about ballet and its history, “Ballet Talks” are entertaining half–hour lectures about PNB’s current show given by dance experts. Join us an hour before your performance downstairs in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall!
Date
All Performances
Time
One Hour Before the Start of the Performance
Where
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall
Cost
Free
Meet the Artist
Connect with PNB Company artists in these inspiring Q&A sessions directly following your performance. “Meet the Artist” is an opportunity to discuss how the ballet you just watched impacted you and to learn the performers’ unique insights.
Date
All Performances
Time
Immediately Following the Performance
Where
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall
Cost
Free
Casting
Casting is posted five days in advance.
Program Credits
Music
Gabriel Fauré (Emeralds)
Igor Stravinsky (Rubies)
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Diamonds)
Choreography
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic & Costume Design
Jérôme Kaplan
Lighting Design
Randall G. Chiarelli
PNB Premiere
June 1, 2006, Kaplan Design Premiere: September 22, 2017 (Emeralds)
February 3, 1988, Kaplan Design Premiere: September 22, 2017 (Rubies)
June 1, 2006, Kaplan Design Premiere: September 22, 2017 (Diamonds)
Premiere
April 13, 1967; New York City Ballet