George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 8 more dates | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Twirl Into the Holidays
A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets.
“Magical.” – The Oregonian

The Sleeping Beauty
2026-02-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-15 14:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Awaken the Magic
On her sixteenth birthday, a cursed princess dances with her suitors—until the prick of a finger changes everything. A tale of magic, darkness, and a love worth waiting 100 years for.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.
“Hugely entertaining.” – The Oregonian
“An American Beauty.” – Oregon ArtsWatch
Featuring the OBT Orchestra

Princess and the Pea
2026-04-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Tradition with a Twist
Headlining this vibrant mixed bill is a co-production with The Joffrey Ballet: Dani Rowe’s Princess and the Pea, a playful and rebellious twist on a classic tale. In the rigid world of Pea Town, where only peas are allowed, one brave girl dares to challenge the iron rule of a spoiled Princess. With wit, determination, and an unexpected ally, she embarks on a battle of wills that just might change everything.
“Quirky, wacky, and loads of fun.” – Chicago Sun Times
Dazzling and dynamic as ever, George Balanchine’s Rubies sparkles with jazz-infused energy and Broadway flair. Set to Stravinsky’s fiery Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, it fuses classical technique with modern exuberance in a playful yet sophisticated display of sharp angles and syncopated rhythms.
“Flash and energy.” – The Oregonian
In the compelling UnSaid, Rowe uses the duet to embody Jonathan Safran Foer’s words: “We had everything to say to each other, and no ways to say it.” The piece gives voice to the unspoken, capturing the longing, conflict, and vulnerability that exists in the space between two people in motion.
“Thrilling.” – San Francisco Examiner

OBT Annual School Performance 2026
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
From First Position to Standing Ovation
Join the young dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre School for an enchanting performance designed for audiences of all ages! Featuring excerpts from beloved story ballets and culminating in a Grand Étude that showcases the full school.
Available as an add-on performance to OBT subscribers for $25.
