Spring Mix: 5 for 55

In honor of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 55th Anniversary, artistic director Adam W. McKinney has selected five remarkable contemporary and classical works for Spring Mix – three that, throughout its history, the company has performed and two world premieres. Fall in love again with George Balanchine’s sumptuous and sparkling Emeralds, Jorma Elo’s divine, fast-paced 1st Flash and Dwight Rhoden’s intense and passionate Ave Maria. Be enthralled by two newly-choreographed world premieres – the compelling, primal The Rite of Spring by PBT choreographer-in-residence William Moore and Falling Forward by acclaimed choreographer Caili Quan.

Choreography: George Balanchine, Jorma Elo, Dwight Rhoden, William Moore and Caili Quan | Music: Gabriel Fauré, Jean Sibelius, Giulio Caccini, Igor Stravinksy and Julius Eastman’s “Stay On It.”

Artist: Hannah Carter | Photography: Michael Henninger

Performance Times

Friday, April 4, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 5, 2025 – 2:00 PM

Saturday, April 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Sunday, April 6, 2025 – 2:00 PM