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Best Family Shows from September 18 - November 18

in Portland

Wicked at Keller Auditorium

Wicked

Forget all that you know about The Wizard of Oz and be transported once again to the magical land of Oz! This time, however, the action takes place way before the arrival of Dorothy and her pooch Toto. THIS is the story of two magically inclined women, one blonde, and one green of skin - and their coming-of-age as the forces of good and (perceived) 'wicked'. Discover this incredible musical phenomenon, based on the critically acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, which explores the foundation of the Oz legend, of what made Glinda and Elphaba become the icons of good and bad, and whether all is what it appears to be in later stories.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Keller Auditorium

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

Oregon Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Keller Auditorium

Oregon Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

This year the Oregon Ballet Theatre's much-loved Christmas production of The Nutcracker features the full Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra performing live. You're invited to follow our heroine Marie on a wild festive adventure that is filled with toys that spring to life, where snowflakes pirouette and enter a world of sweets, where you'll be treated to no less than 17 dance vignettes!

Disney On Ice - Magic In The Stars at Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Disney On Ice - Magic In The Stars

They say that a dream is a wish your heart makes, and a dream this show really is. Disney on Ice - Magic in the Stars will be coming to an ice rink near you to put on a heck of a show! A whole host of Disney characters will skate the night away, telling their stories and singing their songs to wow you and your little ones. You'll encounter personas from a whole roster of Disney movies including Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story, and who knows, you might even hear about Bruno. Watch the performers twirl, dance, and leap as they entertain you with hit songs from their moviesDon't miss this enchanting night for all the family!

Cirque du Soleil - Kooza at Under The White Big Top

Cirque du Soleil - Kooza

KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful melange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.

Coco In Concert at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Coco In Concert

Upon its release in early 2018, the rollicking musical adventure Coco not only paid a tender tribute to the proud traditions of Mexico but turned out to be a box office smash hit that revitalized the historic animation studio Pixar. It now comes to vivid life in your town replete with a special live HD screening and a live orchestral accompaniment!

Disney's Frozen in Concert at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Disney's Frozen in Concert

The magic of Arendelle comes to your symphony hall with this magnificent live-to-film concert of Disney's chilly super hit! Be transported to the word of sisters Anna and Elsa, and the winter wonderland they live in. But when winter looks like it's here to stay, it's up to both of them to melt the snow - and their hearts! Featuring the blockbuster 'Let It Go' and a cast of Disney's finest characters, don't miss your chance to experience Frozen in Concert!