Balanchine’s The Nutcracker @ Keller Auditorium in Portland

Sometimes the best journeys are the ones we take to familiar places – filled with warmth, tradition, and new memories waiting to be made. Oregon Ballet Theatre’s annual performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ® has brought joy to the holidays for 14 years. Join Marie and her charming Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugarplum Fairy – all to Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!

Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker features magnificent scenery and elaborate costumes. The company remains one of only a handful in the nation with the rights to produce George Balanchine’s version of this holiday classic. OBT is pleased to announce the addition of two more shows this year featuring the OBT Or chestra performing Tchaikovsky’s magical score live.

Live Orchestra FEATURING THE OBT ORCHESTRA FOR 10 SELECT PERFORMANCES

Sat., Dec. 9 at 2pmLive Orchestra
Sat., Dec. 9 at 7:30pmLive Orchestra
Sun., Dec. 10 at 2pmLive Orchestra
Sun., Dec. 10 at 7:30pm
Thurs., Dec. 14 at 7:30pm
Fri., Dec. 15 at 7:30pmLive Orchestra
Sat., Dec. 16 at 2pmLive Orchestra
Sat., Dec. 16 at 7:30pmLive Orchestra
Sun., Dec. 17 at 2pmLive Orchestra
Sun., Dec. 17 at 7:30pm
Wed., Dec. 20 at 2pm
Wed., Dec. 20 at 7:30pm
Thurs., Dec. 21 at 2pm
Thurs., Dec. 21 at 7:30pm
Fri., Dec. 22 at 2:00pm
Fri., Dec. 22 at 7:30pmLive Orchestra
Sat., Dec. 23 at 2:00pmLive Orchestra
Sat., Dec. 23 at 7:30pmLive Orchestra
Sun., Dec. 24 at 12:00pm

Live Orchestra Features live orchestra

Photo: Dancer: Xuan Cheng | Photos by James McGrew

ENJOY DINNER AT THE SHOW!

The Keller Café will be serving dinner prior to the evening performances of The Nutcracker. Make your reservations today!

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