OBT Holiday Gift Guide: “Nutcracker” Edition

OBT Holiday Gift Guide: Nutcracker Edition Still on the hunt for the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for boss, brother, second cousin or significant other?  We’ve got you covered this holiday season!  Click on the photos below to buy or get more information. For the person on your list who loves George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker –… Read More

Holiday Countdown – Week 2

OBT Holiday Countdown, Week Two If you’ve been following along on Facebook, you’ll see that OBT blogger Claire Willett, the company’s resident holiday geek, is sharing a countdown to Hanukkah and Christmas with daily tidbits to get you ready for the holiday season, from recipes and stress-busters to holiday songs and videos.  If you’re not… Read More

Meet the Dancers: Michael Linsmeier

Matt, our playbill editor from Skies America, interviewed one new dancer that will be featured in each of the holiday ballets.  Meet A Holiday Revue‘s Michael Linsmeier! Photo: Renata Kosina Michael Linsmeier YOUNG PUNK By Matt Williams, Playbill Editor Michael Linsmeier has silver rings in both ears and one in his nose. His black Misfits… Read More

Meet the Dancers: Kate Oderkirk

Matt, our playbill editor from Skies America, interviewed one new dancer that will be featured in each of the holiday ballets.  Meet The Nutcracker‘s Kate Oderkirk! Photo: Renata Kosina Kate Oderkirk WORK AND PROGRESS By Matt Williams, Playbill Editor Fans of Oregon Ballet Theatre will get their first real look at company artist Kate Oderkirk… Read More

Holiday Cheer at the Keller, Part 1: Nutcracker Carolers and Guest Stars!

Nutcracker Special Guests! Want to see which special guests will be making your Nutcracker experience even more magical?  Check out all our walk-on guest artists and outdoor carolers below!  In addition, we’re thrilled to announce that the role of Mother Ginger will again be performed by Kevin Cook, aka local drag queen and philanthropist Poison… Read More