Live Performance

RESCHEDULED: Ustad Shafaat Khan Trio: “Music to Heal the Soul”

All tickets purchased for the original date of October 26 have been automatically transferred to the new performance date and ticket holders have been notified by email and text message. “Virtuoso…Classical purity…Astonishing individuality…” WASHINGTON POST Mesmerizing. Virtuosic. Poetic. Master sitar player, Ustad Shafaat Khan enthrals audiences worldwide with dynamic concerts that include Indian classical and … Read more

Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience

“This brand new concert experience will bring my father—and his music—back to fans all around the world.” JOHN CARTER CASH From the same producers of the worldwide audience favorite The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience brings songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that … Read more

“Jesus Christ Superstar”

“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.” THE GUARDIAN Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), … Read more

Handel and Haydn Society

“The group pulled off the marathon concert with aplomb, shining with delightful liveliness.” THE BOSTON MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Could there be a more perfect collection of concertos than the Brandenburgs? Johann Sebastian Bach’s treasury of instrumental music — dazzlingly inventive, virtuosic, exuberant — when … Read more

360 ALLSTARS

Portland Ovations’ presentation of 360 ALLSTARS is dedicated to the life and vibrancy of Gibson Harnett. You can learn more about Gibson and the Maine non-profit TIME TO COMPETE set up in his memory.  “A supercharged show… heart-pumping music, dazzling lights and video, and incredibly talented athletes and musicians.” THEATREMANIA Breakdancing, BMX, basketball, acrobatics, drumming … Read more

“Sirocco”: Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe

“‘Sirocco’ is a once in a lifetime experience.” PLAYS TO SEE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Sirocco is pure joy and energy — a great storm of music that celebrates the warmth and diversity of music and cultural traditions from across the globe. Guest directed and narrated by … Read more

Faye Driscoll

The upcoming performance with Faye Driscoll on March 28, 2024 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We do not yet know of the new performance date or time. All tickets will be automatically transferred once the information is confirmed. Ticket holders will receive communication regarding their tickets. We apologize for the any inconvenience and … Read more

MOMIX: “Alice”

“MOMIX’s ‘Alice’ fills the stage with a marvellously dizzying flow of physical activities and illusions amid expansive, artful projections.” WALL STREET JOURNAL Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. “I don’t intend to … Read more

Sasha Velour’s “The Big Reveal Live Show!”

“Velour (is) taking her performance artistry to the next level.” BILLBOARD Global drag icon Sasha Velour (HBO’s We’re Here, RuPaul’s Drag Race) brings her latest theatrical spectacular, The Big Reveal Live Show to Portland! Known for her emotional, thoughtful, and crowd-shaking reveals, The Big Reveal Live Show takes things to a whole new level as … Read more

Palaver Strings + little house dance: “Noisefloor”

“One of the most compelling things I’ve seen on stage in a while.” ODC DANCE STORIES “Lively and emotional performances given without a conductor.” THE GUARDIAN Palaver Strings joins forces with contemporary dance collective, little house dance, to present Noisefloor an immersive physical, visual, and musical experience with the performers activating the stage as well … Read more