by Andrea Bosco | Photographs by Cayla Zahoran
Julia Erickson, Terrence Orr, Marianna Tcherkassky
Ballet has been having a major, mainstream moment — and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is no stranger to the surge of success. The company and its multi-talented staff transformed the Westin’s Grand Ballroom into a bona fide cabaret, paying tribute to Moulin Rouge — The Ballet, for a perfectly Parisian evening. In grandiose style, the black-tie ball raised $450,000 to benefit PBT’s main stage productions and youth educational initiatives. On the menu was a decadent seven-course French meal, which closed with a lavish cheese course, pastries, and port wine. Guests, sponsors, and patrons enjoyed a captivating company performance, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by Gary Racan & the studio-e band. “This year’s Pointe in Time gala was a memorable celebration of our season, dancers, and supporters,” says PBT Executive Director Harris Ferris. “It was a truly elegant event, and provided the perfect setting for our company dancers and guests to share the dance floor and the evening.”
This event is featured in the January 2013 issue of WHIRL Magazine.
To view and purchase event photos, visit the WHIRL Photo Vault.
