A mixed-bill of four ballets including Beauty on the Brink, MADCAP, Petite Mort, and Just Above the Surface, performed by the Oregon Ballet Theatre.
Oregon Ballet Theatre is bringing MADCAP to the Newmark Theatre in Portland, with performances running from April 2 through April 10, 2027. It's a mixed-bill program, which means instead of one long story, you get four shorter ballets in a single evening. That's usually the best way to see a company's range in one go, since the mood shifts with every piece.
MADCAP shares the bill with Beauty on the Brink, Petite Mort, and Just Above the Surface. Having four distinct works on one program gives you a good look at the different styles the company can pull off—some might be more classical, others more contemporary—and you get to see how they handle different tones and tempos without having to commit to a full-length production. If you've only seen one or two pieces from them before, this is a good way to catch up on several at once.
Because it's a mixed bill, the evening moves pretty quickly from one piece to the next, and you'll see the dancers shift roles and styles throughout the night. It's a good format for a first-timer, too, because if one piece doesn't quite land for you, there are three more coming right after it.
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All the performances are at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97205, and the run goes from April 2 through April 10, 2027. With a week and a half of dates to choose from, you can pick a night that fits your schedule.
