Ballet Under the Stars at Hartwood Acres

Presented by: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Presenting Sponsor: The Charity Randall Foundation
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM (Pre‑show family fun 5:30 – 7:30 PM)
Location: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Concert Area, Allison Park, PA
Admission: FREE (pre‑registration recommended for a chance to win a 5‑ballet subscription)

About the Performance:

Enjoy a free outdoor ballet performance under the stars at Hartwood Acres. This evening of dance features a diverse program of classical and contemporary works.

Program:

• Giselle Pas de Quatre (Adam W. McKinney after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot)

• The Nutcracker Adagio (Trey McIntyre)

• Company B Excerpts (Paul Taylor)

• Giselle Pas de Deux (Adam W. McKinney after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot)

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream Pas de Deux (Ben Stevenson)

• Alice in Wonderland Teaser (Matthew Griffin)

• Meet You At Midnight Excerpt (Garrett Smith)

• Spring Mix World Premiere Excerpts (Omar Román de Jesús)

• Finale (JoAnna Schmidt)

Program content and order subject to change.

Pre‑Show Family Fun (5:30 – 7:30 PM):

Arrive early to set up your picnic area (bring chairs and blankets) and order dinner and drinks from on‑site food and beverage trucks. Family activities include grab‑and‑go crafts and dance activities led by PBT team members.

Ticketed Picnic in the Park ($100 adult | $25 child):

Join fellow ballet enthusiasts under the tent for wine, dinner, and the opportunity to meet PBT artists. 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

Photo: Aviana Adams

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