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The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

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The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker Tickets

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Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 405 reviews

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Don't buy a gift; give an experience. This year, The Washington Ballet celebrates 15 years of its very-DC version of The Nutcracker, through December 28 at the historic Warner Theatre in downtown Washington DC.

Set to Tchaikovsky's magical score, this celebrated production set in 1882 early Georgetown has become the signature Nutcracker in our nation's capital. The curtain rises and the audience is transported back in time to a Georgetown mansion, where party guests include Frederick Douglass, John Paul Jones, Harriet Tubman, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. The Washington Ballet's iconic version is equal parts history lesson, mischief and humor. With General Washington as the heroic Nutcracker and George III as the Rat King, the story comes to life with over 100 dancers, intricate, stunning set designs and original custom costumes. Audiences will be captivated by stunning duets by Anacostia Native Americans and a springtime on the banks of the Potomac. Waltzing cherry blossoms, dancing cardinals and dancing sugar plums plus other enchanting adaptations make this unique production at the majestic Warner Theatre a special treat that continues to captivate audiences of all ages.

Reviews

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 405 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible Performance

    by ErinG on 1/2/24Warner Theatre - Washington

    The Nutcracker at Warner Theater was exceptional. I take my girls every year, and this is by far our favorite. This year (Dec 2023) was the best yet! Bravo to all the performers, parents, and teachers who put this together. It’s wonderful.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Is not the real Nutcracker

    by Kike on 1/2/24Warner Theatre - Washington

    They change the history and the characters. Disappointing

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A beautiful experience!

    by MamaMarcy on 1/2/24Warner Theatre - Washington

    The venue was beautiful and well preserved. The show itself was wonderful- very classy and professional. I highly recommend!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Eh.

    by Apple Jax on 1/2/24Warner Theatre - Washington

    First time ever seeing the Nutcracker. Still not sure if I know what was going on. 😕 she got a Nutcracker for Xmas and fell asleep and was dreaming the rest of the time?

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nutcracker was awesome!

    by Marie on 1/1/24Warner Theatre - Washington

    I loved dancing in the Nutcracker and I hope to continue doing this. It is a beautiful show.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Visually beautiful

    by Lori on 12/31/23Warner Theatre - Washington

    This Nutcracker is magical in bringing the community together in a lush, classical setting with many talented dancers. A feast for the eyes. Unfortunately there’s no orchestra, and recorded music is just not the same as the real thing.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Not a ballet!

    by Mikhail on 12/31/23

    Was extremely disappointed, because I expected actual ballet. Instead it was some experimental stuff with a few mediocre ballet elements. Probably the only ballet in the world where one can find fat ballerinas mixed in with Shen Yun dance imitators and other obviously non ballet elements. Call it a performance- fine, it’s cute. Call it ballet - it’s a false advertisement.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Awful

    by Anon613 on 12/31/23

    It was an okay performance but it was not great ballet at all. There was some previous obvious mistakes, and most of the moves were basic. Also, there was not a lot of ballet. The actual ballet was not there for a lot of the performance and they missed a lot of the classical things that should be in the Nutcracker. Also, not there fault but nobody in the audience could be quiet and clapped at random times.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Nutcracker Yet!

    by ViolaMama on 12/30/23Warner Theatre - Washington

    Having seen so many Nutcrackers, this is the best production yet. Dancing is superb, and the sets are magical. A must see!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful show

    by Brannen on 12/30/23Warner Theatre - Washington

    The Washington ballet company is amazing. Hats off to all the kids. Great show for the holidays.