Pennsylvania Ballet Performs And Goes “Behind the Seams”
SPRING IN THEIR STEPS: The Pennsylvania Ballet continues its spring season April 29 with Balanchine’s ‘Allegro Brillante,” among other works. A combination of virtual and live events is planned.
Pennsylvania Ballet continues its appearances throughout the spring with a roster of virtual and live events. On April 15 at 7 p.m., “Behind the Seams” takes digital viewers through the journey of making, wearing, preserving, and displaying wearable art and costumes. Designer Julie Watson will share how she has been creating costumes for the company. Kristina Haughland of the Philadelphia Museum of Art will give a sneak peek at how the museum acquires a costume, what they look for in a piece, and what happens when it comes into their care. A Q&A will follow. Participation is free.
From April 29-May 5, a virtual program titled “Resilience,” designed to showcase the dancers’ technical expertise and artistry, includes Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, Christopher Wheeldon’s Polyphonia, a work by Jermel Johnson, and Raymonda Suite. Tickets are $25 per household.
From May 7-June 6, a new exhibit at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia is titled “Spread Your Wings.” Photography, video, visual art, and live performance are on view, including artist David McShane’s new work featuring Pennsylvania Ballet dancers. Also on display will be large-scale photography by Vikki Sloviter, Arian Molina, and Shawn Theodore, as well as video produced by Big Picture Alliance. Opening night is at 7 p.m. on May 7 and includes a live performance by Pennsylvania Ballet II of Phrenetic, by Maria Konrad.
More live performances are schedule June 4 and 5 at Red Rose Farm in Villanova. Participating are dancers from Pennsylvania Ballet, an ensemble of the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra brass section, and the Orchestra string section, led by concertmaster Luigi Mazzocchi. This is a benefit, and tickets start at $250.
Visit paballet.org for details.