We are only one month away from opening night of Pacific Northwest Ballet's 52nd season, and I for one can hardly wait until I find myself in McCaw Hall again. During the summer, I always feel the lack of PNB in my life. The lack of nourishment and inspiration that we so gratefully indulge in throughout the season, and the community that is formed by sharing something so moving and beautiful. As we approach the 24/25 season, I hope that you will be able to take in all that this rich repertory has to offer, from Balanchine classics, to a new world premiere of The Sleeping Beauty, and contemporary favorites. To help make that possible for everyone, and on every budget, I have compiled a list of ways to help save on ballet tickets. Ballet is for everyone, art is for everyone, and nobody shows that quite as well as Pacific Northwest Ballet does through these many initiatives.
Pay What You Want Night
Starting off with what I believe to be PNB’s greatest gift to the community: Pay What You Want Night! This initiative was started in February, 2022, and since then has seen the theater full of appreciative audiences. During all six reps, every Thursday is Pay What You Want Night and starting at $5, you can choose how much you want to pay for any available seat in the house. Tickets can be purchased at the box office starting an hour and a half before the show, and are available on a first come, first serve basis. For every Thursday performance (excluding The Nutcracker), you could find yourself in McCaw Hall for only $5! I am so grateful that PNB has provided this opportunity to the community. A company can say as much as they want that they are trying to serve everyone, or that they believe in equity, but PNB has put actions where words usually sit.
The Pay What You Want dates for the 24/25 Season are:
The Times Are Racing-- September 26th
All Balanchine-- November 7th
The Sleeping Beauty--February 6th
Emergence--March 20th
Romeo et Juliette--April 17th
Director's Choice--June 5th
Rush Tickets
Rush tickets are another great gift that PNB has given to the community. During all regular season performances, rush tickets are available to students, educators, seniors (65+), arts industry workers, and government/military. You can purchase rush tickets at the box office up to one and a half hours before the show, just show your ID and enjoy 50% off any ticket! Most people who qualify for rush tickets don’t know that this option exists, but it is such a great opportunity to see world-class ballet half off. Go see the ballet for 50% percent off, or go see it twice for the price of once!
The Pointe
The Pointe is another great initiative that offers discounts to members ages 20-40. This mailing list brings exclusive offers to your inbox on regular season performances. Depending on the rep, these generous offers range from 20-50%, or a set discounted price for a certain section. It’s certainly not to miss! Join the mailing list here: https://www.pnb.org/season/offers/thepointe/
Teen Tix
Teen Tix is undoubtedly the greatest gift that Seattle has ever given to their teenagers. Anyone ages 13-19 can register for a Teen Tix account which grants $5 day-of tickets at over 100 arts venues in and around Seattle. To learn more visit: https://www.teentix.org/
Gift Shop Volunteering
Volunteers in the Amusements Gift Shop can watch the ballet the day they volunteer, or save the ticket for a future performance. Volunteer as little or as much as you like after signing up here: https://amusementsgiftshop.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b2995b12a455d13b31fb10071&id=a67b70b070
Digital Season
Although this is not an in-person option, the digital season provides those unable to attend in person (or those like me who are slightly obsessed and need to see each show one more time) the opportunity to view PNB’s full season from home. A full season digital subscription costs $300, but partial subscriptions are also available as the season continues. The full season includes all six reps and The Nutcracker. These up close captures of opening night are one of the good things that came from the pandemic, and I’m grateful that PNB continues to offer a digital season.
Everyone deserves to have art in their life, to experience the wonder and joy of live performances, and to feel they belong amidst the magic of McCaw Hall. I hope to see you at the ballet!
Thank you for visiting Seattle Ballet! This blog is a love letter to the ballet community of Seattle and I'm so glad to share it with you! You can find out more about Pacific Northwest Ballet at pnb.org and be sure to follow @seattleballet to stay up to date with all the dance happenings of Seattle!
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