Keller Auditorium

TUEDEC 22

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DanceBalletKids & FamilyClassicalHolidays & Seasonal

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

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WEDDEC 23

10:30 AM · Doors 9:30 AM

All agesAdvance ticket requiredDanceBalletKids & FamilyClassicalHolidays & Seasonal

Dominic Walsh’s Storybook Nutcracker

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

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.

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SATFEB 6

7:30 PM · Doors 6:30 PM

DanceVarietyCircusCultural HeritageHolidays & SeasonalWorld MusicArts & Media

Oregon Lunar New Year Celebration

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

The Oregon Lunar New Year Celebration returns to Keller Auditorium for an evening of Asian performing arts.

The annual event brings together hundreds of artists in dance, music, acrobatics, and martial arts to welcome the new year.

Saturday, February 6, 2027 7:30 PM

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FRIMAR 12

MAR 12–MAR 13 · Hours not provided

DanceCultural HeritageClassical

Shen Yun 2027

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

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.

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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TUEMAY 11

7:30 PM

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MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

WEDMAY 12

7:30 PM

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MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

THUMAY 13

7:30 PM

+5 more

MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

FRIMAY 14

7:30 PM

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MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

SATMAY 15

2:00 PM

+3 more

MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

SATMAY 15

7:30 PM

+2 more

MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

SUNMAY 16

1:00 PM

+1 times

MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

SUNMAY 16

6:30 PM

MusicalsDanceChoral

The Sound of Music

Keller Auditorium222 SW Clay St

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

Get ready to revisit a true classic, Portland! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music is gracing the Keller Auditorium stage. This critically acclaimed North American tour brings the heartwarming tale of Maria and the von Trapp family to life. You’ll hear those iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and, of course, “Edelweiss.”

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this vibrant production shares universal themes of love, resilience, and music’s power. It’s been a favorite for 65 years. The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an intermission. Recommended for ages seven and up. Don’t miss it!

🎟️ Tickets ↗

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