Live Performance

Nathalie Joachim

“A fresh an invigorating cross-cultural voice.” THE NATION Grammy-nominated musician and composer Nathalie Joachim — hailed as “powerful and unpretentious” by The New York Times — blends classical training, contemporary music practice and Haitian heritage into an exciting new sound and concert experience. Joachim brings to Ovations a dynamic live interpretation of her latest recording Ki … Read more

Champions of Magic

“Dazzles audiences with a show like no other!” BROADWAY WORLD Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle … Read more

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” THE GUARDIAN Rooted in a rich Alvin Ailey lineage with a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions Contemporary Ballet is hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” … Read more

Angélique Kidjo

“Africa’s most widely respected international vocalist, and one of its hungriest synthesizers of culture of ideas.” NEW YORK TIMES Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force with sixteen albums and innumerable accolades to her name. Time Magazine calls her “Africa’s premier diva” and … Read more

Beautiful Blackbird Live!

“It’s hard to describe just how unforgettably lively Russell’s music is. A colorful combination of reggae, jazz, musical theatre, funk, and Motown.” BROADWAYWORLD Ashley Bryan’s artful children’s book comes to life in this joyful concert for young audiences created by Georgia’s Alliance Theatre. Join Blackbird and his fantastic feathered band for a high energy concert … Read more

Sugar Skull! A Día De Muertos Musical Adventure

Check out the Portland Public Library’s suggested reading list for Sugar Skull! “Equal parts artistic and educational… re-defines the interactive entertaining experience, engaging and captivating audiences of all ages. A pure delight to watch!” NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Twelve-year-old Vita Flores thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why … Read more

“A Year with Frog & Toad”

“A fun evening, sure to entertain children and adults alike.” THEATREMANIA Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm — A Year With Frog And Toad is an inventive, joyful, and enchanting experience for the whole family. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel, this whimsical musical featuring a jazzy, upbeat score follows two great friends — … Read more

“The Cher Show”

“THE CHER SHOW is a theatrical blast of nitrous oxide just when you need it the most.” BROADWAY WORLD Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. … Read more

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

“Explosive drumming and dance routines, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision.” VICE MAGAZINE Gravity-defying acrobatics. Astonishing human pyramids. Live Afro-jazz, percussion and kora. Welcome to the universe of Cirque Kalabanté. Created by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, an alum of Cirque Éloize and Cirque Baobab who has also performed with Cirque du Soleil, … Read more

Gather Hear Portland

“The classical concerts that made me fall in love with live music again.” BOSTON GLOBE Pianist Miki Sawada, whose performance made The Boston Globe’s Best of Arts 2021 list, is a fearless musician taking classical music where others have not. Through her signature project Gather Hear, Sawada travels the country with a piano in a … Read more