Musica Universalis is an early-music ensemble based in Portland, Oregon. The band plays mostly music of medieval Europe, with occasional time-traveling excursions to the more recent past. With an eclectic variety of projects including concerts, plays, dances, and even puppet shows, the group is equally at home on stage, in front of the stage, at the party, and in the tavern.
“Those who are able to see this brilliance are beyond blessed.” – Joe Cantrell
Our next performance:
The Snow Globe
A Christmas Show
Thursday – Sunday, December 11–14 and 18–21, 2025
21ten Theatre
2110 SE 10th Ave., Portland
The musicians of Musica Universalis, together with the very American Briana Ratterman and the very British Jonathan Cullen, invite you to celebrate the season with music, stories, poetry, freshly baked Christmas cake, and all sorts of shenanigans. Part play, part concert, part baking party, The Snow Globe is our unique way to bring the community together and share the holiday spirit with you.
Shows are performed at the 21ten Theatre, 2110 SE Tenth Ave., Portland.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 11, 12, 13 & 18, 19, 20 @ 7:30pm
Sunday December 14 & 21 @ 5:00 pm
Seating is limited. Doors open at 7:00 (4:30 on Sundays). Come enjoy the festivities in the lobby before the show begins.
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Photo credit: Liza Faktor
Photo credit: Liza Faktor
Photo credit: Joe Cantrell and Jacoby Zel
“I left feeling charmed, connected, and hopeful about theatre and community.” – Chris Harder
Photo credit: Joe Cantrell and Jacoby Zel
Photo credit: Joe Cantrell and Jacoby Zel
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
“That was powerful, intimate, homey, and ancient. Wonderful combo. Thank you so much for including us. And for offering your expression to the world so that we can share in upholding traditions and appreciation of the arts!” – Sky
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
“What a joyful experience that show was!” – David Poulshock
Portrait drawn by audience member at Mississippi Pizza
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
“You tell your stories and we all connect as humans around them.” – Melinda