From Vampires to Fairytales, Oregon Ballet Theatre’s New Season Reimagines Classics
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As the curtain rises, fall under the spell of live performance with Oregon Ballet Theatre. In the newly announced 2025-2026 season, OBT will capture imaginations with productions of reimagined classics and bold premieres. Every season, the entertaining stories and breathtaking artistry draw both new and returning audience members. Subscriptions are available now at obt.org or by calling 503-222-5538.
Pirouettes in Portland and beyond
Oregon’s largest professional ballet company attracts artists and audiences from around the country. Each performance brings thousands to Portland’s downtown, supporting local hotels, restaurants, and shops. December’s beloved production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is the largest annual ticketed performance in the state, drawing more than 45,000 people to Portland’s Keller Auditorium.
This season, OBT expands its reach through a new partnership with the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton and extended touring of the second company through the Pacific Northwest.
“It is critical, now more than ever, that arts organizations proactively reach new audiences,” says Executive Director Shane Jewell. “This is just the beginning.”
Timeless tales vividly retold
OBT’s 2025-26 season is curated by one of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field, Artistic Director Dani Rowe. “The world can feel uncertain, and this season offers what I call familiar fantasy: timeless stories that audiences love, reimagined with the level of artistic integrity and vibrancy that OBT guarantees,” she says.
Here’s the exciting productions planned for the season:
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Oct. 10–18, 2025 | Keller Auditorium
Back by popular demand, Ben Stevenson’s gothic thriller opens the season with suspense and elegance.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
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Dec. 5–24, 2025 | Keller Auditorium
A treasured holiday tradition returns with 18 performances. Reserve early for one of the hottest tickets of the holiday season.
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Feb. 13–21, 2026 | Keller Auditorium
Christopher Stowell’s romantic masterpiece set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score.
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April 3–11, 2026 | Newmark Theatre
A co-production with The Joffrey Ballet, Dani Rowe's Princess and the Pea received rave reviews in its Chicago debut. This will be the first performance in Oregon. The mixed-bill performance also includes George Balanchine’s Rubies and Dani Rowe’s UnSaid.
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June 11–13, 2026 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Four one-act ballets featuring three world premieres, including one from Dani Rowe.
Subscribers
OBT offers flexible subscription package options. Subscribers enjoy:
- Priority access to the best seats at the best prices
- Early booking for high-demand shows like The Nutcracker
- The ability to keep their seats year after year
- Free ticket exchanges
- Supporting their community and the arts
Let ballet transport you
Whether it’s a vampire, a snowflake, a cursed princess, or a fresh fable, each OBT production is created to connect, uplift, and inspire. Visit obt.org or call 503-222-5538 to become a subscriber today.
