“Botanica…is the IMAX version of dance theater, a savvy mix of puppetry, strobe lights and multi-media.” NEW YORK TIMES Following the rhythms of the seasons and the passing of a single day, MOMIX’s Botanica is a lush, surreal journey through nature’s shifting imagery. Part “natural aphrodisiac” and part high-concept illusion, Botanica pairs the extraordinary energy of MOMIX’s dancers with intricate props, … Read more
“Simply delightful! A glorious reminder that life is messy and wondrous!” WASHINGTON POST Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My … Read more
“The energy is unstoppable.” ASSOCIATED PRESS The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years – Jersey style! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard…and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it … Read more
“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 storytime … 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 Part of the 2026-2026 Seeking Resonance series 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 … 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