George Blanachine’s The Nutcracker

A treasured holiday tradition continues as Oregon Ballet Theatre returns George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® to the Keller Auditorium. Brave toy soldiers battle mischievous mice, snowflakes dance, and we are carried away to a magical Land of Sweets, all to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score! This year, make Oregon Ballet Theatre’s production of Balanchine’s Nutcracker a part of your holiday tradition. Create memories to last a lifetime as you experience this exquisitely danced confection with family and friends.

Featuring 12 performances with the OBT Orchestra.
 = denotes performances with live Orchestra.

Week 1

Sat., Dec. 10 – 2:00 PM 
Sat., Dec. 10 – 7:30 PM 
Sun., Dec. 11 – 2:00 PM 

Week 2

Wed., Dec. 14 – 7:30 PM
Thurs., Dec. 15 – 7:30 PM 
Fri., Dec. 16 – 7:30 PM 
Sat., Dec. 17 – 2:00 PM 
Sat., Dec. 17 – 7:30 PM 
Sun., Dec. 18 – 2:00 PM 
Sun., Dec. 18 – 7:30 PM

Week 3

Wed., Dec. 21 – 2:00 PM
Thurs., Dec. 22 – 2:00 PM 
Thurs., Dec. 22 – 7:30 PM
Fri., Dec. 23 – 2:00 PM 
Fri., Dec. 23 – 7:30 PM 
Sat., Dec. 24 – 12:00 PM (Christmas Eve) 

Get the most out of your theater experience, join us for PERFORMANCE PERSPECTIVES a FREE informative and interactive 30-minute discussion beginning one hour before each show.

PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
December 9 • Minimum of $10 per ticket

The preview performance offers a chance to go behind-the-scenes as we make final preparations for our opening night. This performance may be subject to stops and starts as our artistic staff, dancers, and OBT Orchestra work through last-minute adjustments.