Momotaro

March 21 – 29, 2026

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World Premiere – The Window – In the Upper Room

Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa have adapted the popular Japanese folk story of Momotaro (Peach Boy) into an exciting new ballet. Follow the adventures of Momotaro as he befriends animals, fights ogres, and seeks his fortune. This hour-long addition to PNB’s family matinee series, danced by PNB School students, is the perfect introduction to ballet for young audiences.

Sponsors

PNB Sponsor: Arts Fund
PNB Sponsor: Microsoft
PNB Sponsor: The Shubert Foundation
PNB Sponsor: 4Culture

Events

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

January 29, 2026

Time

5:30pm

Guest Artist

TBD

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$25 Suggested Donation

On Sale In July

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

Audio Described Performance

This season, Pacific Northwest Ballet offers Audio Dance Description at select performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Giselle!

Date

Coming Soon

Time

Coming Soon

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20

On Sale in July
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    Fun Facts about PNB’s Cinderella

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Casting

Friday, March 14
at 7:30pm

Dawn Patrol

Noah Martzall
Christopher D’Ariano
Dylan Wald
Christian Poppe
Kyle Davis
Luther DeMyer

Clara Ruf Maldonado
Elle Macy
Leta Biasucci
Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan

Afternoon of a Faun

Clara Ruf Maldonado*
Lucien Postlewaite*

Mopey

Kuu Sakuragi*

Emergence

Prologue

Leta Biasucci
Mile Pertl*

Grand Pas

Elle Macy*
Dylan Wald*

Pointe Trio

Amanda Morgan
Ashton Edwards*
Madison Rayn Abeo*

Sextet

Price Suddarth
Christopher D’Ariano
Luther DeMyer
Christian Poppe
Noah Martzall
Kuu Sakuragi

Bee Man

Price Suddarth

Quartet

Clara Ruf Maldonado*
Luther DeMyer*
Christopher D’Ariano*
Noah Martzall*

Casting is posted five days in advance.

Casting Subject to Change | *First Time in Role

Program Credits

Music

Coming Soon

Choreography

Jessica Lang

Concept and Dramaturgy

Kanji Segawa

Creative Associate

Kanji Segawa

Story Adapted By

Kanji Segawa

Scenic Design

Jessica Lang and Reed Nakayama

Costume Design

Meleta Buckstaff

Lighting Design

Reed Nakayama

Premiere

March 21, 2026; Pacific Northwest Ballet

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