The show takes the classic Nutcracker story and sets it in historical Portland, with sets, costumes and characters inspired by historical figures.
A cast of professional dancers from the Portland Ballet Company, accompanied by the Portland Ballet Orchestra and Portland School of Ballet students, will perform the two shows.
“ The story unfolds as young Olivia follows her Nutcracker Prince to the enchanted Kingdom of the Sweets, where she is dazzled by dancers from around the world — from the Russian Trepak to the Sugarplum Fairy,” a release about the show states.
Tickets are available through PortTix at www.porttix.com or 842- 0800. Ticket prices range from $17 to $47. For more information, call Portland Ballet at 772-9671 or visit www.portlandballet.org.
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