About Can Can
For twenty years, Can Can has redefined nightlife in the Pacific Northwest, dazzling audiences with over 10,000 performances that fuse spectacle, artistry, and indulgence. Known for its original multimedia productions, Can Can blends live music, dance (from classic to cabaret, burlesque, and beyond), acrobatics, vocal performance, and comedy into unforgettable evenings of escape.
A Celebrated Company
Celebrated as a cultural gem in Seattle, Can Can has earned accolades including Best Date Night Spot, Best Theatre Company, and Best Place to Take Visitors in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW People’s Choice Awards. Its original works have also been honored by BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Scenic Design, Best Ensemble, Best Choreography, and more. Audiences have called it “a fantastic evening of frolic and fun” (Queerty).
Rennovating America’s Oldest Burlesque Theatre
Now, Can Can brings its signature sparkle south to Portland with the reopening of the historic Paris Theatre. Here, world-class entertainment collides with craft cocktails and culinary concessions. Its a decadent playground for the deviant, the curious, and the celebratory.
An Experience of a Lifetime
Often imitated but never duplicated, Can Can isn’t just a show. It’s an experience and one that critics have described as “a world better than anything in London” (BBC).