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Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
2024-12-12 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | U.S. Bank Main Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
When Viola washes ashore, her twin brother Sebastian is lost at sea. Disguises, mistaken identities and unrequited love show them that shipwrecks may be the least of their problems. In one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies, everything—love, mischief, music and libations—exists in exciting excess!
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Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute)
2024-12-12 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Ellyn Bye Studio, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Local favorites David Saffert and Jillian Snow are BACK! Join them as they sparkle in this exhilarating night of musical and comical fireworks. Settle in for a glamorous evening as they bring two icons to life. Liberace & Liza delights in some of show business’ wildest and most well known personalities, sharing iconic musical numbers, enchanting costumes and unforgettable laughs. Make your visit to the mansion a holiday tradition!
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A Christmas Carol
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
This holiday season, step into a world of wonder and enchantment for A Christmas Carol—the timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy and miserly businessman who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
The story begins with Scrooge, who is known for his cold heart and his lack of compassion for others. He is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of the consequences of his selfish ways. Throughout the night, Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, who take him on a journey through time and space to show him the true meaning of Christmas.
As Scrooge experiences visions of his past, present, and future, he learns the importance of kindness, connection, and love. The play is full of heartwarming moments, magical special effects, and beautiful musical numbers that will leave audiences feeling uplifted and inspired.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse. This production is sure to be a highlight of the holiday season, and a perfect way to share the joy of Christmas with loved ones. Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening of magic, music, and merriment!

Five Golden Rings
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Avenue, Tigard, OR, 97223, United States
Cozy up for this musical holiday special, as Holly, a business executive from the big city, gets snowed in at a quaint Vermont bed and breakfast for Christmas, and begins to fall for its rugged yet charming owner. From flannel shirts to flirtatious snowball fights, Five Golden Rings is everything you want in a “Greeting Card Christmas Show.” Don’t miss this humorous and heartwarming romance, an affectionate parody of America’s favorite greeting card channel.

A Christmas Story: The Musical
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Based on the movie classic set in the 1940s the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model BB gun. Rebuffed at every turn. Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun.

Serious Seasonal Cupcakes
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
For the holidays, we present Serious Seasonal Cupcakes, a peppermint-infused spin on an audience favorite.

It's a Wonderful Life
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, is an award-winning musical adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film with book and additional lyrics by Janet Mouser, music and additional lyrics by Michael Allen Harrison, Julianne Johnson, and lyrics by Alan Berg.
It’s A Wonderful Life is a holiday favorite for all ages! An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
Join us for Portland’s best holiday tradition and leave the theatre humming amazing songs that warm your heart!!

Black Nativity
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity tells the story of the Nativity from an African-American perspective through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance, and song with griot-style narration.
A roof-raising, spirit-catching, musical tour-de-force that will bring you to your feet. Pure joy for the season! Bring the whole family. Make it a block party!

Hard-Boiled Eggnog: A Christmas Noir
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Vault Theater, 350 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
An aspiring elf detective named Jangle gets his big break when Santa is found murdered just days before Christmas. Inspired by the classic Rankin-Bass holiday specials, Hard-Boiled Eggnog is an instant classic perfect for the whole family. Featuring classic characters and new heroes, join us for this wildly wonderful adventure! Christmas will be saved, we swear…
