“From concept to archival research to embodied inquiry, Jeremy Nedd’s groundbreaking vision and rigor offer a glimpse into the future of dance.” JAY CARLON, ELLIS-BEAUREGARD FOUNDATION 2024 CHOREOGRAPHER AWARDEE AND JUROR Closing out Ovations’ 96th season, slidin’ thru from acclaimed choreographer and performer Jeremy Nedd, transforms Portland’s Kennedy Park into a joyful, free, and open-to-the-public celebration of movement, music, and community. Set … Read more
“An epic celebration of music, togetherness, and hope.” FORBES COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new work from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre … Read more
“We all hope to make life easier for the next generation of LGBTQ+ people but Amer’s commitment to celebrating diversity has undoubtably made a positive impact.” TAGG MAGAZINE Experience your favorite fairytales and characters in a brand-new way! Once Upon a Storytime, a premiere performance from Maine-based performer, author, and educator Lindz Amer (aka Mx. Lindz), takes you on a story-time … Read more
“It’s really cool how [Firefly takes] the modern music and mixed in cultural music, it’s amazing.” LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY STUDENT, GRADE 5 Sacred Fires marks the electrifying return of multi-talented artist and dramatic performer Firefly the Hybrid (AKA Jason Brown) in a bold world-premiere performance commissioned by Ovations that expands on the stunning visuals and immersive soundscapes audiences experienced in Wabanaki Stories. A … Read more
This is an 18+ event. Pattie Gonia stars in SAVE HER!, a drag show about the climate, politics, and the power of nature. Featuring co-hosts VERA!, Sequoia, and an all-star cast of local drag kings and queens, SAVE HER! delivers performances with humor, power, upcycled outfits, and more. Pattie Gonia is an environmentalist, drag queen, … Read more
“More than just beautiful to look at, this dance work is something rarer: a real novelty.” THE DANCE CURRENT Bundle up, grab a hot cocoa, and get ready for a winter day like no other as Portland Ovations and Thompson’s Point present Montreal’s internationally acclaimed Le Patin Libre. Pioneers of a new kind of performance … Read more
“A very fun whodunit that strikes contemporary parallels on the way to its grand reveal.” NEW YORK TIMES A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? … Read more
“A hilarious funfest filled with true Broadway razzle dazzle!” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT SPAMALOT, which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric … Read more
“[Sophia Liu] is a true phenomenon. As soon as she puts her hands on the keyboard, she captivates with a fluid and natural musicality.” CRESCENDO MAGAZINE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Canadian pianist Sophia Liu is quickly emerging among most compelling pianist of her generation. Liu’s “phenomenal virtuosity” … Read more
“In their graceful efforts these brightly costumed tumblers, acrobats, cyclists, jugglers and clever clowns provide 90 minutes of family fun that infuses [life] with an extra measure of joy.” NEW YORK TIMES Trick cycling, maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, gorgeous silk work, precision tumbling, thrilling juggling, unbelievable contortionism, gymnastics, and more; The Peking Acrobats … Read more