There is nothing more “traditional” than watching the Nutcracker during the holidays. 

There are 3 holiday ballets available in the Portland area to see during the holiday season.

The Portland Ballet will present La Boutique Fantasque or “The Enchanted Toyshop” along with the PSU Symphony Orchestra.  This ballet will be performed downtown at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts in the Newmark Theater the weekend after Thanksgiving – Nov. 27 & 29, 111 SW Broadway. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster for $10-40.00.

Similar in storyline to The Nutcracker, La Boutique takes place in a toyshop and is a shorter version which makes it easier on the little ones.

The Oregonian had this to say about La Boutique Fantasque:

“…a family tradition in the making, a break from the ‘Nutcracker’ mold of holiday ballets …a simple, fantasy-laced story, an energetic and youthful ensemble and a classic score to keep even grown-ups engaged.” -The Oregonian

Portland Festival Ballet will be performing their version of The Nutcracker Dec 11-13th at Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus, 12000 SW 49th Ave., Portland, OR 97219.
Tickets are $20-24.00.   Call 503-245-5369  for tickets or visit The Portland Festival Ballet website.  

Oregon Ballet Theater  (OBT) will perform the George Balanchine’s version of the traditional Nutcracker Ballet.  Performances runs Dec. 12-24th downtown at the Keller Auditorium.

For tickets  call 503.2.BALLET (503.222.5538) or 888.922.5538 for reduced handling charges or contact ticketmaster.