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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.
The set was so endearing and realistic! The best costumes I've ever seen at a Nutcracker performance. Amazingly talented dancers, and I LOVED the choreography of the party around the Christmas tree in the first act.
This interpretation of the Nutcracker was interesting. A little hard to follow. Used to understanding immediately who the cast of characters are but that kind of gets lost in this one. I did love how all the different nationalities and peoples of color were represented. The theatre was packed and swelteringly so. It was so uncomfortable and with how close you were to other viewers, if they were talking or just inching towards each other you couldn't see the play at all. The theatre just needs a complete OVERHAUL
I have been attending the Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker regularly for over 40 years, three of which one of my daughters performed, and this was the best ever. In all honesty I have been less fond of the Septime Weber production, but this year blew my mind. Everything about the show has been elevated and hit the perfect mark. The dancing was exquisite and the choreography beautiful. The younger kids had meaningful rather than silly roles and actually added to the performance. I was ecstatic at the end. Bravo to the Washington Ballet!
I love this version of The Nutcracker, I find it very interesting all the George Washington and the Revolution era references. This year the costumes and the scenography are specially beautiful, and the performances were on point. However, I took a star off because of the absence of a live orchestra, and the low quality sound of the recorded music. That makes me sad, because it took some of the brightness from a otherwise wonderful experience.
My adult daughter and I have a long tradition of attending a play or concert during the holiday season. I am so glad that this year we chose the Nutcracker performed by Washington Ballet. Not only was the ballet top rate but it had a DC influence. The venue staff were outstanding; very professional and yet out-going. We went to the 11 am performance, so there were a lot of kids (some too young for the performance which resulted in numerous persons leaving the theatre and then returning to their seats). We will go again!!!
The performance was okay. Appeared to me to be amateur performers. The last was small & between the ages of 3-20. The main performers seem at stage where they are developing their art - developing their interpretative skills. The scenery was basic no wow factor. The audience was enthusiastic the theater itself is old and small. The event staff were impatient. Herding you out like cattle. I've seen 3 other renditions of the Nutcracker. Overall This lacked the lustre & polish id expected
My family and I went to see the show on Christmas Eve. The Warner theater is beautiful and the perfect setting. The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker was truly magical and couldn’t have been a better pick for the holiday experience. The performance is fun for all ages. The dancers are truly talented. The costumes and staging are top notch. I would highly recommend everyone to see this show!!
The best production that I've seen thus far! They start on time and the performance is top notch 👌🏾.
The Washington Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is - by far - my favorite. Beautifully staged and performed, I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a holiday night out.
We saw the Nutcracker in DC at the Warner Theater just before Christmas. We go to a performance every year and we have seen several ballet companies. I was disappointed that there wasn't a symphony orchestra involved with this production, the music was played from a recording, so that was a bit of a downer. Costumes were good, the set was good, dancing wasn't bad, but I have seen better. I do enjoy the kids and their involvement in Nutcracker performances, that is always a highlight. We did enjoy the performance, and I like the Warner Theater for a performance hall.
my 1st time to see the NUTCRACKER, but the experience was quite out of my expectation. I mean high than what I thought. Although it's not original with some amendment, I guess, the 2nd part was kind confusing for me. Anyway, just enjoyed the moment and chilled. Besides, the seat I had was also a nice steal!
From beginning end this was a delightful experience! The dancing was graceful - and fun! The comedic portrayal of some of the characters - drunk grandpa and overzealous child acrobat - rounded out a wonderful rendition of the classic.
This performance was great. I really enjoyed myself.
It was an easy experience searching for the tickets on this website purchasing them adding on Parking. I’ve done it plenty times for never had an issue and will continue to do so when I purchase any concert ticket or any other ticket I need to buy. The Nutcracker was absolutely fantastic. Something I will do again and again.
Parts of the show were terrific. But $ 105.00/ticket was way overpriced for the experience. Hopefully most of the money went to the ballet to continue its best efforts to encourage young people to participate.
The Warner Theatre was a great venue to watch the Nutcracker. It was so much fun. The costumes were amazing & the children in the production looked like they were having a really great time. I enjoyed this production especially the pas de deux.
I have been going every year and this year was spectacular. The skills and choreography of the dance were beautiful. We will continue to attend every year
We took our daughter to see the nutcracker for her 15th birthday on December 14th 2023. We got all dressed up and the experience was fantastic. The Warner theater is beautiful and an experience in itself. The ushers were great and fun and offered to take pictures and made intermission fun. The ballet itself was just excellent and the costumes were so beautiful. And the music oh the beautiful music! My daughter will never forget this experience. And we will back! Thank you for a wonderful time! Merry Christmas!
Absolutely stunning and such an excellent performance from everyone! You can see how hard the dancers work, their dancing is so flawless. I also loved the small twists that they brought to such a Christmas classic.
Althought the music was not live, it was perfect. The added extras made this performance unique. The merry-go-round, the extra dancing by the children along with comedy, the excellent performance by a male and female (twice) and even the balloon ride made this an event to remember.
