Presenting:
Dominic Walsh’s
Storybook Nutcracker
Sensory-Friendly Performance
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.
Tickets are available by subscription. Single tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Not looking for a sensory-friendly performance? Click here for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® performed by OBT’s first company.
Performance Schedule
- December 23 – 10:30 AM | Keller Auditorium
Oregon Ballet Theatre 2026-27 Season
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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.
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Photo Credits
Zuzu Metzler | Photo by Christopher Peddecord
Video Credits
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