⭐ This holiday season, Can Can marks its 20th Anniversary and the grand reopening of Portland’s historic Paris Theatre with ’Twas the Night Before Nutcracker—a dazzling, one-of-a-kind celebration of art, humor, and holiday joy.
Highlights
✨ Celebrate 20 years of Can Can with ’Twas the Night Before Nutcracker, a dazzling reimagining of a holiday classic
💃 Experience the grand reopening of Portland’s legendary Paris Theatre, revived after four years of restoration
🍸 Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of dance, comedy, music, and cabaret—with gourmet dining and cocktails
🏆 From the creators of Seattle’s award-winning Can Can, celebrated for its BroadwayWorld accolades and over 10,000 shows
🌟 Featuring Portland’s world-class performers in a magical blend of elegance, humor, and holiday sparkle
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 2 hours
📍 Location: Can Can's Paris Theater
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: venue is ADA-compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Seating
Seats will be pre-assigned based on ticket tier section.
Description
Step into a world where tradition twirls with imagination in ’Twas the Night Before Nutcracker, an original Can Can production that transforms the holiday classic into a glittering spectacle of dance, music, and cabaret. Featuring Portland’s own Luna Lynn Day, Resa La Revv, Isaiah Esquire, Johnny Nuriel, Jordie Campbell, and Abby GoLucky, this reimagined Nutcracker blends modern choreography, burlesque, comedy, and stunning visuals for a night that’s as enchanting as it is unexpected. Celebrate the holidays, the magic of theatre, and two decades of Can Can’s creative brilliance—book your tickets now for Can Can in Portland!
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Highlights
✨ Celebrate 20 years of Can Can with ’Twas the Night Before Nutcracker, a dazzling reimagining of a holiday classic
💃 Experience the grand reopening of Portland’s legendary Paris Theatre, revived after four years of restoration
🍸 Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of dance, comedy, music, and cabaret—with gourmet dining and cocktails
🏆 From the creators of Seattle’s award-winning Can Can, celebrated for its BroadwayWorld accolades and over 10,000 shows
🌟 Featuring Portland’s world-class performers in a magical blend of elegance, humor, and holiday sparkle
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 2 hours
📍 Location: Can Can's Paris Theater
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: venue is ADA-compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Seating
Seats will be pre-assigned based on ticket tier section.
Description
Step into a world where tradition twirls with imagination in ’Twas the Night Before Nutcracker, an original Can Can production that transforms the holiday classic into a glittering spectacle of dance, music, and cabaret. Featuring Portland’s own Luna Lynn Day, Resa La Revv, Isaiah Esquire, Johnny Nuriel, Jordie Campbell, and Abby GoLucky, this reimagined Nutcracker blends modern choreography, burlesque, comedy, and stunning visuals for a night that’s as enchanting as it is unexpected. Celebrate the holidays, the magic of theatre, and two decades of Can Can’s creative brilliance—book your tickets now for Can Can in Portland!

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