Maine State Ballet ushers in the holiday season with its classic production of The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium from November 29th through December 8th. Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet dancer Linda MacArthur Miele directs and choreographs the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through the Land of Sweets to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. Costumes and scenery by Associate Director Gail Csoboth. Robert Lehmann returns as Conductor of the Maine State Ballet Orchestra and Choir.
ADULT, SENIOR 65+, and CHILD 12 & UNDER prices available for this event online.
GROUP 10+ prices available by phone or in-person.
Per ticket service fee varies from $3 – $10 depending on ticket price.
Ballerinas from Portland Ballet return to Victoria Mansion’s Stair Hall this December to perform scenes from A Victorian Nutcracker. This production of the Nutcracker is unlike any other, featuring figures from Portland’s history in the opening scene, and with sets and costumes based on Victoria Mansion’s interiors.
This family-friendly event is fun for kids of all ages. After the performance, walk through the house, see the decorations, and meet the ballerinas!
Performances on Sundays, December 8th and 15th at 5:15 and 6:15pm.
To purchase tickets, please click here or use the widget below:
Ballerinas from Portland Ballet return to Victoria Mansion’s Stair Hall this December to perform scenes from A Victorian Nutcracker. This production of the Nutcracker is unlike any other, featuring figures from Portland’s history in the opening scene, and with sets and costumes based on Victoria Mansion’s interiors.
This family-friendly event is fun for kids of all ages. After the performance, walk through the house, see the decorations, and meet the ballerinas!
Performances on Sundays, December 8th and 15th at 5:15 and 6:15pm.
To purchase tickets, please click here or use the widget below:
Mark your calendars – Portland’s longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance’s latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations. Co-directed by Jessica Jane Means & MZ and with live mixes from DJ Thunder (Bruce Tracy), you’re sure to discover all new ways to be both naughty and nice this holiday season.
Sponsored by:
Rudy Ferrante of Guild Mortgage
Dr. Kate Goode Weight Loss and Aesthetics
Mike and Beth of Portside Real Estate Group
StretchLab
Friday the 13th has never been so FESTIVE! Celebrate the holidays, horror style!
Gigi Gabor Presents “Ho Ho Horror Show!” a drag and burlesque spectacular bringing the creepy and weird to the most wonderful time of the year.
Performances by
Santa (Cinnamon Maxxine)
Mrs. Claus (Amandaconda)
Santa (Finn Gerring)
Mrs. Claus (Cherry Lemonade)
Santa (Riot Romero)
Mrs. Claus (Heathen)
Stage and Lighting design by Gigi Gabor
With stage assists by our team of Elves ( t4Trx & G-Spot)
Doors open at 8pm Show at 9pm
*Dance music and Performance blocks will alternate to allow time for stage cleanup*
(this event will feature much less blood than Bloodbath)
Mark your calendars – Portland’s longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance’s latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations. Co-directed by Jessica Jane Means & MZ and with live mixes from DJ Thunder (Bruce Tracy), you’re sure to discover all new ways to be both naughty and nice this holiday season.
Sponsored by:
Rudy Ferrante of Guild Mortgage
Dr. Kate Goode Weight Loss and Aesthetics
Mike and Beth of Portside Real Estate Group
StretchLab
Ballerinas from Portland Ballet return to Victoria Mansion’s Stair Hall this December to perform scenes from A Victorian Nutcracker. This production of the Nutcracker is unlike any other, featuring figures from Portland’s history in the opening scene, and with sets and costumes based on Victoria Mansion’s interiors.
This family-friendly event is fun for kids of all ages. After the performance, walk through the house, see the decorations, and meet the ballerinas!
Performances on Sundays, December 8th and 15th at 5:15 and 6:15pm.
To purchase tickets, please click here or use the widget below:
Ballerinas from Portland Ballet return to Victoria Mansion’s Stair Hall this December to perform scenes from A Victorian Nutcracker. This production of the Nutcracker is unlike any other, featuring figures from Portland’s history in the opening scene, and with sets and costumes based on Victoria Mansion’s interiors.
This family-friendly event is fun for kids of all ages. After the performance, walk through the house, see the decorations, and meet the ballerinas!
Performances on Sundays, December 8th and 15th at 5:15 and 6:15pm.
To purchase tickets, please click here or use the widget below:
Mark your calendars – Portland’s longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance’s latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations. Co-directed by Jessica Jane Means & MZ and with live mixes from DJ Thunder (Bruce Tracy), you’re sure to discover all new ways to be both naughty and nice this holiday season.
Sponsored by:
Rudy Ferrante of Guild Mortgage
Dr. Kate Goode Weight Loss and Aesthetics
Mike and Beth of Portside Real Estate Group
StretchLab
Portland Ballet’s A Victorian Nutcracker returns to the stage this holiday season with newly designed backdrops and set pieces inspired by Portland’s Victoria Mansion.
A Victorian Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream, brought on by the curious gift of a nutcracker, in which she travels to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets. This version, with characters pulled directly from Portland’s past, is sure to please audience members of all ages. Performances of A Victorian Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium will feature live music by the Portland Ballet Orchestra.
RUN TIME: 2 hours