Pacific Northwest Ballet Revives Kent Stowell's 'Firebird' for a New Generation
The stage at McCaw Hall is set for a dramatic return as the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) brings back Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell’s epic, one-act story ballet, “Firebird,” after a two-decade hiatus. From March 13 through 22, 2026, Seattle audiences will be treated to a theatrical spectacle featuring exuberant sets by the legendary Ming Cho Lee and opulent costumes by Theoni V. Aldredge, all set to Igor Stravinsky’s matchless score.
This highly anticipated program balances the classic grandeur of “Firebird” with two powerful modern works: Alejandro Cerrudo’s playful “Little mortal jump” and Ulysses Dove’s fierce, athleticism-driven “Red Angels.”
Stowell’s rendition of “Firebird” is more than a simple revival—it’s a revitalization. It honors the 1910 tradition while making the human love story between Tsarevich Ivan and the Princess more poignant and tender from its inception. The legendary Firebird, in this version, becomes less of a supernatural agent and more a powerful source of inspiration, a message of self-empowerment and resilience that profoundly resonates with contemporary life and the ethos of community-centered strength.
Seven Performances Only: March 13 – 22, 2026
Fridays, March 13 and 20 at 7:30 PM
Saturdays, March 14 and 21* at 2:00* and 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 PM
**Audio described performance: March 21 at 2:00 PM
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street at Seattle Center
Seattle, Washington 98109
Don't miss this opportunity to witness a legendary work that proves the stories we tell, and those we bring back to life, truly shape our future.
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