PNB's production of The Nutcracker features costumes designed by Ian Falconer, and PNB's costume shop was responsible for bringing many of these designs to life. Today on the PNB Blog, members of the costume shop share their favorite Nutcracker memory, their holiday traditions, and more!
This holiday season, some of our favorite Nutcracker characters have created custom gift recommendations for you! From ballet gift certificates to plushies, chocolates to tea, there’s something for everyone on your list.
PNB's production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® opens this Friday, November 28, 2025! To celebrate the opening of the Northwest's favorite holiday tradition, we sat down with Sugar Plum fairy extraordinaire and PNB Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy. Click here to learn Murphy's post-show ritual, her favorite cafe, and more!
"It has been 14 years since I asked Ian Falconer if he would collaborate with me on the production you are about to see. The Boal family had all the Olivia books and can still recite them from memory. I knew Ian loved ballet—so did Olivia who dreamed of dancing in The Nutcracker. Ian said, "Yes." In fact, it was more like, "Yes, I would love to..."
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® celebrates its 10th anniversary at PNB this year! The Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, this ballet has been delighting balletomanes and first-time showgoers for a decade. Celebrate with us by diving deep into the production with 10 fun facts!
You've seen it onstage, but have you ever wondered what The Nutcracker looks like from backstage? Get an insider peek in this photo essay!
Make your visit to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® even more magical at your chosen performance with an extra-special lobby theme!
Each year, PNB creates a poem to help spread the news about George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. This year, we asked our Nutcracker fans to wow us with their poetic brilliance. We were blown away by the many magical poem submissions. Read all the entries in this blog!
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is full of magical characters we all know and love! But if you were in The Nutcracker, which character would you be? Take this quick quiz to find out!
James Yoichi Moore and PNB School Students in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The Balanchine […]
Make your visit to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® even more magical at your chosen performance with an extra-special lobby theme!