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Dominic Walsh’s Storybook Nutcracker

Presenting: Dominic Walsh’s Storybook Nutcracker Sensory-Friendly Performance Jump to Section Program Performance Schedule 2026-27 Season World Premiere | December 23, 2026 – 10:30 AM Keller Auditorium | 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201 Sensory-Friendly Performance Perfect for young children and the neurodiverse community, this short, playful reimagining of the holiday classic introduces heartwarming, easy-to-follow narration alongside new choreography by OBT2 Director Dominic Walsh. Set to music by Tchaikovsky, this sensory-friendly performance has modified sound and lighting in a relaxed atmosphere. Starring OBT’s second company, OBT2. Single tickets on sale now! Not looking for a sensory-friendly performance? Click here for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® performed by OBT’s first company. Performance Schedule BUY TICKETS December 23 – 10:30 AM | Keller Auditorium* *Audio Description Available Oregon Ballet Theatre 2026-27 Season A Season That Endures Full of strong voices and powerful stories that show the rich variety of the ballet canon, this season invites you to open yourself up to serendipity and experience something wonderful, from classics to world premieres. Learn More Explore Other Events ALICE (in wonderland) February 13 - 21, 2027 • Keller Auditorium Get Tickets for ALICE (in wonderland) George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® December 5 - 24, 2026 • Keller Auditorium Get Tickets for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® Dominic Walsh’s Storybook Nutcracker December 23, 2026 • Keller Auditorium Get Tickets for Dominic Walsh’s Storybook Nutcracker The Wonderland Ball: 2027 OBT Gala January 30, 2027 • Portland Art Museum Get Tickets for The Wonderland Ball: 2027 OBT Gala Ticket Packages February 22, 2027 - June 12, 2027 • Keller Auditorium Get Tickets for Ticket Packages MADCAP April 2 - 10, 2027 • Newmark Theatre Get Tickets for MADCAP Annual School Performance April 10 - 11, 2027 • Newmark Theatre Get Tickets for Annual School Performance OBT2: OBT By Design May 9, 2027 • Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Get Tickets for OBT2: OBT By Design The OBT Collection June 10 - 12, 2027 • Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Get Tickets for The OBT Collection View All Events Experience Magic at OBT Buy Tickets Give Now Photo Credits Zuzu Metzler | Photo by Christopher Peddecord Video Credits Sophia Guasco, Ruth Langill, Hart Isaacoff, Mathilde Lambert, Phillip Wells-Benitez, Leigh Goldberger, Nicholas Kosanovich-Ware, Juliette Ochoa, Brian Simcoe, Lauren Flower, Charlotte Nash, Cyrus Shaskan, Swane Messaoudi, Bailey Shaw | Matthew Tomac/Run This Block
WEDDEC 23
10:30 AM · Doors 9:30 AM
All agesAdvance ticket requiredBalletKids & FamilyClassicalHolidays & Seasonal

Dominic Walsh’s Storybook Nutcracker

Perfect for young children and the neurodiverse community, this short, playful reimagining of the holiday classic introduces heartwarming, easy-to-follow narration alongside new choreography by OBT2 Director Dominic Walsh. Set to music by Tchaikovsky, this sensory-friendly performance has modified sound and lighting in a relaxed atmosphere. Starring OBT’s second company, OBT2.

THUFEB 4
8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM
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The Piano Guys

Since their serendipitous inception in a Southern Utah piano shop, THE PIANO GUYS have established themselves as an unstoppable musical force. This quartet, consisting of Jon Schmidt (pianist, songwriter), Steven Sharp Nelson (cellist, songwriter), Paul Anderson (producer, videographer), and Al van der Beek (music producer, songwriter), emerged as a musical phenomenon seemingly overnight. They have consistently delivered audacious compositions that effortlessly transcend the confines of style and genre, paving the way for a wildly successful career. In 2023, they unveiled their 13th album, "Unstoppable," a compilation of exhilarating and emotionally profound cover songs written over the past two years.

“Who would have ever thought four middle-aged dads from Utah filming classically influenced music in nature could ever succeed at the outset?” asks member Steven Sharp Nelson. “Our favorite thing is to find a way to be on the fringes of possibility. We like to combine things you would never expect to find together—but are close enough to make sense. It has been our mindset from the beginning.”

Since their official debut in 2011, The Piano Guys have unleashed 13 albums, securing six No. 1 debuts on Billboard's Top Classical Albums chart. Their music has amassed a staggering 2 billion-plus global streams, while their YouTube videos have garnered over 1.6 billion views. Their Spotify presence alone boasts nearly 2 million monthly listeners. They've sold out concert venues in almost every corner of the globe and have cultivated a devoted fan base numbering in the millions. The Piano Guys have earned recognition from publications like The New York Times, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, and Mashable. They've also graced the screens of major television networks, with appearances on CBS Sunday Morning, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show.

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MAR 12–MAR 13 · Hours not provided
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Shen Yun 2027

Shen Yun’s grand production immerses you in stories and legends reaching back to the most distant past. It’s a world where maidens danced with ethereal grace and generals fought with explosive athleticism, where timeless tales of valor and virtue were born, and where heaven and earth intersected, making even magic possible.

Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms—classical Chinese dance—along with innovative multimedia effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a glorious and spiritual civilization of unrivaled beauty, artistry, and inspiration.

This season, lift your spirits and discover China’s divine culture with Shen Yun. It’s a performance that not only entertains, but also educates and inspires.

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