Holiday Performances 2021
The holidays are upon us and we’re so happy to see many of our favorite theaters returning to live performances. Take a look at our roundup and start filling your December calendars with cheer and magic!
Merry Happy Everything!
Nov 19-Dec 19
Join Oregon Children’s Theatre for this original, family-friendly performance! Featuring local artists sharing favorite holiday stories and memories, a special holiday-themed improv performance from the teens of Impulse!, and a musical cabaret of beloved carols, this intimate holiday show is sure to leave you with the sensation of the familiar warm hug that only live theater can provide. So gather ‘round the hearth, bring your hot cocoa and get ready for an evening of cheer and joy!
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Elf – The Musical
Nov 5-Dec 19
Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf. The stage production features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer), lyrics by Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway), and a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
Nov 24-Dec 23
Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge has nearly humbugged his way through another Christmas Eve when the specter of his former partner, Jacob Marley, appears to warn him that three spirits will visit in the night to lead him through Christmases past, present, and future. Through a sweeping score and whimsical storytelling, Scrooge seeks redemption for his selfish ways in time for a happy Christmas Day.
A Carol for Christmas
Nov 27-Dec 19
A Carol for Christmas is a new musical inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story and set in the Midwest during America’s 1930’s Depression Era. The themes of greed, bigotry, contempt and apathy ring true today as they did then. The cry for the gifts of love, life and caring, give us all a chance to shed the chains of our past and give hope for a better future.
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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Nov 28-Dec 31
Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly spirits who visit on Christmas Eve to guide the grumpy miser through a redemptive and transformative journey towards friendship and love. The traditional ghost story surprisingly staged and contemporarily cast. Hopeful, musical, and, above all, fun!
Portland Panto Players present Cinderella: The Musical Panto
Dec 11-19
Cinderella: The Musical Panto is a boisterous, family-friendly event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue, popular music, and a few wink-wink jokes for the adults. Panto is British theater that will get everyone shouting, laughing and having a wonderful time.
Tickets $19-$25. Promo code Castle for $3 per ticket discount.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Dec 11-26
Welcome the return of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Join Marie and her charming Nutcracker Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugarplum Fairy and all to the music of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!
Christmas Revels 2021: Portland Jam
Live streaming Dec 17, 19 & 21 (available on demand Dec 22-Jan 10)
A Hero is welcomed into a musical urban world and asked to join in the celebration.
They are a bit nervous, and refuse to participate. And as they continue to refuse and back away, the music begins to fade, the people wander off, and the world grows steadily darker…
Cirque Nutcracker
Dec 18 & 19
The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo join forces with the Oregon Symphony, bringing their unique hybrid of cirque, dance, and acrobatic art to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker. This concert is sure to be a delightful treat for the entire family.
A Nutcracker Tea
Dec 18 & 19
Northwest Dance Theatre presents A Nutcracker Tea: An abridged, family-friendly adaption of the Nutcracker Ballet. Northwest Dance Theatre is a local non-profit pre-professional dance company.