George Balanchine’s
The Nutcracker®
December 11 – 26, 2021
Keller Auditorium
Since 1989, OBT has thrilled Portland audiences with its annual performances of the Nutcracker. Last year this cherished tradition was suspended leaving an empty stage in place of our beloved production. As we return to a more familiar world, we do so with a sense that nothing can be taken for granted – especially a time honored tradition that connects us through music and dance. We raise a glass and welcome the return of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Once again we will join Marie and her charming Nutcracker Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy and all to the music of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!
Showtimes & Tickets
15 shows including 10 with the OBT Orchestra.
= denotes performances with live Orchestra.
Week 1
Saturday, Dec. 11 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, Dec. 12 | 12:00 PM
Sunday, Dec. 12 | 5:30 PM
Week 2
Friday, Dec. 17 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, Dec. 18 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, Dec. 19 | 12:00 PM
Sunday, Dec. 19 | 5:30 PM
Week 3
Wednesday, Dec. 22 | 2:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 22 | 7:30 PM
Thursday, Dec. 23 | 2:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 PM
Friday, Dec. 24 | 12:00 PM (Christmas Eve)
Sunday, Dec. 26 | 12:00 PM
IMPORTANT!
• All patrons are required to show proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance. Details HERE
• Please note the that OBT Box Office is currently unavailable for walk up sales at our Bancroft studio location.
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Program
Casting
Week 3, Dec. 19-26
Please note that casting is subject to change.
| Wednesday, Dec. 22 | Wednesday, Dec. 22 | Thursday, Dec. 23 | Thursday, Dec. 23 | Friday, Dec. 24 | Sunday, Dec. 26 | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| Orchestra | Orchestra | Orchestra | Orchestra | Orchestra | ||
| SUGAR PLUM FAIRY | Hannah Davis | Charlotte Nash | Eva Burton | Zuzu Metzler | Eva Burton | Hannah Davis |
| CAVALIER | Michael Linsmeier | Gustavo Ribeiro | Christopher Kaiser | Gustavo Ribeiro | Christopher Kaiser | Michael Linsmeier |
| DEWDROP | Zuzu Metzler | Eva Burton | Makino Hayashi | Hannah Davis | Zuzu Metzler | Eva Burton |
| DROSSELMEIER | Christopher Kaiser | Brian Simcoe | Colby Parsons | Michael Linsmeier | Brian Simcoe | Colby Parsons |
| MARIE | Poppy Yue | Poppy Yue | Coco Pike | Poppy Yue | Coco Pike | Arwyn Stech |
| THE PRINCE | Phillip Wells | Danger Ocampo | Alexos Carabas | Danger Ocampo | Alexos Carabas | Troy Hartwig |
| CANDY CANE | Gustavo Ribeiro | Christopher Kaiser | Michael Linsmeier | Christopher Kaiser | Gustavo Ribeiro | Ben Youngstone |
| MOTHER GINGER | Poison Waters | Poison Waters | Poison Waters | Poison Waters | Poison Waters | Poison Waters |
Casting – Week 2, Dec. 17-19
| Friday, Dec. 17 | Saturday, Dec. 18 | Saturday, Dec. 18 | Sunday, Dec. 19 | Sunday, Dec. 19 | |
| 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| Orchestra | Orchestra | Orchestra | |||
| SUGAR PLUM FAIRY | Hannah Davis | Eva Burton | Xuan Cheng | Charlotte Nash | Zuzu Metzler |
| CAVALIER | Michael Linsmeier | Christopher Kaiser | Brian Simcoe | Gustavo Ribeiro | Bailey Shaw |
| DEWDROP | Zuzu Metzler | Hannah Davis | Eva Burton | Makino Hayashi | Hannah Davis |
| DROSSELMEIER | Christopher Kaiser | Brian Simcoe | Colby Parsons | Michael Linsmeier | Brian Simcoe |
| MARIE | Brynn Ladd | Poppy Yue | Arwyn Stech | Coco Pike | Arwyn Stech |
| THE PRINCE | Phillip Wells | Danger Ocampo | Troy Hartwig | Alexos Carabas | Troy Hartwig |
| CANDY CANE | Gustavo Ribeiro | Ben Youngstone | Michael Linsmeier | Brian Simcoe | Ben Youngstone |
| MOTHER GINGER | Colby Parsons | Isaac Lee | Isaac Lee | Colby Parsons | Isaac Lee |
Casting – Week 1, Dec. 11-12
| Saturday, Dec. 11 | Saturday, Dec. 11 | Sunday, Dec. 12 | Sunday, Dec. 12 | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| Orchestra | Orchestra | |||
| SUGAR PLUM FAIRY | Xuan Cheng | Hannah Davis | Eva Burton | Charlotte Nash |
| CAVALIER | Brian Simcoe | Michael Linsmeier | Christopher Kaiser | Gustavo Ribeiro |
| DEWDROP | Eva Burton | Zuzu Metzler | Hannah Davis | Makino Hayashi |
| DROSSELMEIER | Colby Parsons | Brian Simcoe | Michael Linsmeier | Colby Parsons |
| MARIE | Arwyn Stech | Coco Pike | Poppy Yue | Brynn Ladd |
| THE PRINCE | Troy Hartwig | Alexos Carabas | Danger Ocampo | Phillip Wells |
| CANDY CANE | Gustavo Ribeiro | Christopher Kaiser | Bailey Shaw | Ben Youngstone |
| MOTHER GINGER | Poison Waters | Poison Waters | Poison Waters | Poison Waters |
Previews & Reviews
New dancers, same fun ‘Nutcracker’
Pamplin Media | December 10, 2021
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes with one 25 minute intermission
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