PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal interviews Paul Tazewell
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Paul Tazewell’s Academy Award®-nominated work in West Side Story and his costumes in the Tony Award®-winning Broadway production of Hamilton make him an internationally respected designer. He’s well-known by Seattle audiences too, thanks to his designs for Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake, and now, The Sleeping Beauty. On the eve of The Sleeping Beauty’s premiere, join us for a fascinating discussion about Tazewell’s inspirations for the new production and insights into his creative process.
Conversations & Dress Rehearsal Info:
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.
Doors to McCaw Hall will open at 5:00 pm, and dress rehearsal seating will begin at 6:30 pm. Seating will be in the Dress Circle, First & Second Tiers, and on a first-come, first-served basis. Concessions inside McCaw Hall will not be open before or during the rehearsal.
Please note: Dress rehearsals are working rehearsals, and some aspects of the production may not appear on stage, such as full make-up and costumes. Dancers may not dance full out, but instead simply block out their steps. They may also be asked to repeat sections of the ballet to perfect the performance. This all requires great concentration. So please refrain from talking, turn off all cell phones, and do not take photographs.
$25 Suggested Donation
Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, was founded in 1972. In July 2005, Peter Boal became artistic director, succeeding Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, artistic directors since 1977. The Company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory... (Read more)