A Christmas Story: The Musical
2024-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

It's a Wonderful Life
2024-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 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
2024-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:30 | 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!

A Christmas Carol
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 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!

Portland's Singing Christmas Tree
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Church, 14986 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree is back to bring the magic of Christmas to audiences of all ages. Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas experience! Our spectacular 90-minute show is packed with excitement, featuring an immersive nativity, a special visit from Santa and his dancing elves, and a non-stop extravaganza of music, dance, and pageantry that will kickstart your holiday season with joy and wonder.

Handel's Messiah
2024-12-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with renewed vitality. Hallelujah!

In Good Company
2024-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 | NW Dance Project Creative Center, 211 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Join us at our beautiful Creative Center and celebrate the holiday season and our 21st Anniversary!
Our annual company-made family-friendly holiday shows are back! Each winter, we turn over the choreographic duties to our talented company artists to conceive, create, and present delightful new dance works for you.
The whole family is invited to enjoy homemade dance and warm homemade wassail in our intimate Creative Center.
Join us to celebrate the season and support our artists.

NOT-Cracker
2024-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Open Space presents an unconventional Winter dance show, NOT-Cracker! Get it? We invite you to experience Portland’s Very Own Holiday Tradition with a fresh perspective: A tale of Ted, an unfortunate friend who thinks they can’t dance—until they are swept up by a cast of wilding characters. Join Ted as they enter NOT-Cracker‘s fantastical world where dance finds us all! Choreographed by Open Space Founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal and Maeve Dougal, and featuring multiple SPECIAL guests, NOT-Cracker has something for the entire family.

Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:30 | 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)
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:30 | 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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Five Golden Rings
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Hard-Boiled Eggnog: A Christmas Noir
2024-12-06 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…

Holiday Concert
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR, 97331, United States
The Corvallis-OSU Symphony is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. From its inception in 1906 as a collegiate orchestra composed of nine members, the symphony has grown into a full symphonic orchestra performing 3 major classical concerts, a Holiday concert, and a Children’s concert each season. Professional musicians from throughout the Willamette Valley are joined by talented community members, OSU faculty, and OSU students representing a wide span of majors across campus. Repertoire from recent seasons includes Strauss’ Alpine Symphony, Mahler’s Fifth symphony, Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, and Brahms Fourth symphony.
Conducted by Erik Leung, Steven Zielke and Sandra Babb. Program information will be announced closer to the concert date.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-07 14:30 - 16:30 | The Judy Kaufoury Center for Youth Arts, 1000 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The holiday classic soars from screen to stage in this LIVE musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas!
Tickets to all shows at The Judy are general admission.

The Nutcracker
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
The irresistible holiday tradition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns!
Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as the mischievous Drosselmeier sends them on a magical adventure. Brave toy soldiers battle villainous mice, candy canes leap, and snowflakes whirl, all to Tchaikovsky’s wonderous score.
Featuring an increased number of performances with the OBT Orchestra.
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