Newmark Theatre

The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet — With a LIVE Orchestra! The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment — from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black...

As the trailblazers of progressive Irish dance, Trinity Irish Dance Company has spent 35 years redefining the art form through the vision of Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard. This family-friendly program, featuring live music from the company’s own folk-rock band, draws from new and classic Trinity repertoire. Highlights will include the Portland/Northwest premieres of “Pasture Bedtime, Bleating Hearts,” a whimsical work by Portland’s own Ashley Roland and Jamey Hampton of BodyVox;...

Nathan Pacheco is a classical crossover tenor, composer, and recording artist whose powerful voice and uplifting performances captivate audiences around the world. He began his recording career with Disney Music Group and appeared in multiple PBS and ABC television specials, both as a solo artist and alongside internationally renowned performers including Yanni, Katherine Jenkins, and Olga Tañón. As a featured vocalist with Yanni Voices, Nathan performed throughout North America and was...

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Jake began playing the ukulele at age...

Please join us for this spectacular new holiday show as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits while also putting a twist on our favorite songs of the holiday season. “Home for the Holidays,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” are just a few of the classics arranged and performed as only the Glenn Miller Orchestra can. We promise to keep you on your toes with all‑time favorites such as...

Cool Yule December 11-13sponsored in part by US Bank & Automated Solutions Deck the halls and dim the lights: the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is throwing a swing-era holiday party, and everyone’s on the list. Cool Yule takes its name from the Louis Armstrong classic and its attitude from the golden age of holiday cool — Kay Thompson’s delightfully unhinged “Jingle Bells,” a velvet-smooth “White Christmas,” and a heartfelt “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” for good measure. It’s mistletoe with a wink, n

A global artist in every sense of the word, Jesse Cook redefines music’s power to connect people across cultures and continents. Over the last three decades, the Paris-born, Toronto-raised master of the Spanish guitar has built a devoted following for his spellbinding rumba flamenco, routinely selling out performance halls from London to Los Angeles, Milan to Montreal. On stage, Cook radiates infectious energy, collaborating with his band and guest instrumentalists to craft immersive,...

The Man Who Saw Heaven is a new original musical about a fourteen-year-old farm boy who walks into the woods with a question and comes out claiming he has seen God. What follows is a life of conviction, wonder, and relentless opposition: a young man who gathers a movement, loses nearly everything, and never takes back a word of what he says he saw. This is the story of Joseph Smith, told through an entirely original score and performed by a cast of local singers and actors. Whether you know...

David Danzmayr, Jean Vollum Music Director Paul Rissmann, Presenter Oregon Symphony ELGAR Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma” Popular music educator Paul Rissmann’s multimedia, laid-back, interactive, and friendly presentation offers an insightful and engaging look at Elgar’s loving portrait of his circle of family and friends in rural Worcestershire, the “Enigma” Variations. The gang’s all here, including gracious Winifred Norbury, blustering Arthur Troyte Griffith, stuttering...

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