
Marilyn

April 4 – 13, 2025 | Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
WORLD PREMIERE
Dani Rowe
In Dani Rowe’s gorgeously wrought world premiere, 36-year-old Marilyn Monroe looks back at her life and memories through the only lens that matters: her own.
Marilyn features an original score by Shannon Rugani, iconic costumes by Emma Kingsbury, and an arresting set design by Emma Kingsbury and David Finn. This full-length ballet promises powerful storytelling, fusing realism and dreams.
WORLD PREMIERE
Co-Production with BalletMet and Tulsa Ballet
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Friday, April 4 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 5 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 5 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 6 – 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 10 – 7:30 PM
Friday, April 11 – 7:30 PM | LGBTQIA+ Affinity Night in partnership with Pride Northwest.
Saturday, April 12 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 12 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 13 – 2:00 PM
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Night in Partnership with Pride Northwest
We’re honored to have special guests from Pride Northwest join us at this performance of Marilyn. Stop by their table in the theater lobby to learn more about Pride Northwest and the important work they do in our community.
And keep your eye out for a certain star in the lobby…
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Videos
Please note: All Marilyn performances feature recorded music. If you would like to see a ballet with live music, we recommend one of the performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker featuring the OBT Orchestra, any Giselle performance, and any performance of The OBT Collection.
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RUN TIME
The run time of the performance is approximately one hour and fifty-four minutes, which includes one 25 minute intermission.