PNB’s Resident Mouse King, Erik Andor: The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and Beyond

Erik Andor, and his eponymous Andor Studio, fabricated the mice costumes you see on stage during The Nutcracker. (And one giant, can’t-be-missed Mouse King costume.) The studio is also in the process of creating royal tiaras, mice puppets, and a large ogre body puppet (performed by two dancers) for PNB’s upcoming production of The Sleeping Beauty. Click here to learn more about building these dramatic elements.

2024-12-03T14:55:32-08:00December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Performances, PNB Wardrobe, The Nutcracker|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB’s Resident Mouse King, Erik Andor: The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and Beyond

5 Reasons Why The Nutcracker is a Holiday Favorite

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker© at Pacific Northwest Ballet is the Northwest’s favorite festive tradition! But what makes this ballet so beloved? Read on to learn five reasons why The Nutcracker is a holiday favorite! 

2024-11-14T11:48:01-08:00November 14th, 2024|Categories: Performances, The Nutcracker|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on 5 Reasons Why The Nutcracker is a Holiday Favorite

Artistic Director’s Notebook: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® 2023

Ask anyone what their introduction to ballet was – most will tell you it was a performance of The Nutcracker. They probably attended as small children. I was five. PNB expects to welcome about 85,000 people of all ages to our performances this year alone. Many will attend for the first time, starting a new tradition of enjoying this timeless holiday classic...

2023-11-20T15:05:03-08:00November 20th, 2023|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances, The Nutcracker|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® 2023
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