Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Tickets

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Show Tickets

Enjoy an evening of fine music and even finer ballet when you purchase Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre tickets hassle-free at TicketSmarter. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, or PBT, was founded in 1969 choreographer Nicolas Petrov and art philanthropist Lori Falk met at a show choreographed by Petrov. The two came to the conclusion that a professional ballet company would be a cultural asset for the city of Pittsburgh, PA. Petrov, who had been active in the Pittsburgh dance community for years, discovered much of the talent for the initial PBT lineup through dance programs he had developed at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Point Park College.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre opened to huge success during its inaugural season, which took place in 1970 through 1971. The company performed The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, which were choreographed by Petrov. The performances often sold out. The success of the company in addition to the connections of the founders paved the way for many dance luminaries to guest star in the performances and give master classes to the dancers.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre tickets only rose in popularity as the company’s stature increased over the years. In the 1980’s, PBT toured the nation and performed across the country, including in New York City. The first ballet rendition of The Great Gatsby was also premiered by PBT. In the 2000’s, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre began to incorporate more contemporary music into its repertoire, performing a string of pieces to the music of legendary songwriters including Bruce Springsteen, Sting and Paul Simon. As of 2020, PBT is home to 30 full-time dancers and performs both in its home city of Pittsburgh and across the United States. Since its inception, the dance company has only continued to stretch its artistic legs and surely will do so into the future.

How much do Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre tickets cost?

$115 is the average price you’ll pay to see Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre perform live. You can get a premium orchestra seat in the front for as high as $217 a ticket, but you can find deals on cheap Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre tickets for $48 by selecting a seat away from the stage.

Where can I buy Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre tickets?

You can order your tickets to all Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performance directly from TicketSmarter. Scroll up to find your tickets to all upcoming shows.

Where is Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performing?

The venue for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s next live performance has not been announced. Explore more upcoming dance and ballet performances near you.

How long is a Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performance??

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre live performances range from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the production. Longer productions often include one or two intermissions.

Can I choose my seat when buying tickets?

Yes, you can use our interactive seating chart tool to browse all available seats for any venue easily.

What are the best seats to see Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre live?

The front-center orchestra offers premium seating with unobstructed views of the performance.

Is Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre suitable for children or families?

Yes, many performances are suitable for children and families! However, it may depend on the child’s age and attention span. Children under 5 may find it difficult to sit through a longer performance.