Peter Boal Answers the Question "Why Wheeldon?"

Rachel foster and James Moore in After the Rain pas de deux. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Recently, Artistic Direct Peter Boal was asked, "Why Christopher Wheeldon?" He explained…

“There was probably a time when people asked why Picasso, why Stravinsky, and why Balanchine? Wheeldon is that good. This is possibly the greatest choreographer of our time and yet the world is still discovering him. PNB is in front of the wave on this one. We are only the second company to present an ALL WHEELDON program, but he deserves to sit next to the greats with an entire program of his own. I also think the range of is abilities is impressive, making an entire program of his work surprisingly varied.”

ALL WHEELDON: Features four works that showcase Wheeldon’s diverse artistry—Carousel (A Dance), After the Rain pas de deux, Polyphonia and Variations Sérieuses.
Sep. 23-Oct. 2, 2011
McCaw Hall
Tickets start at $28

WHELLDON ON STAGE: One Night Only! Christopher Wheeldon hosts a rare onstage preview of some of his newest work and a lively Q&A.
Wednesday, September 21
6:30 pm @ McCaw Hall
Tickets are $20 ($10 for subscribers)

206.441.2424 or http://www.pnb.org/