The Washington, DC area has a wide range of theaters to enjoy the Christmas classic ballet - the Nutcracker. Take the whole family to marvel over Clara’s Christmas fantasy when the wooden toy soldier comes alive and takes her on a magical tour of wonderful holiday adventures. Find here the theater that best suits your style and budget. Get tickets early to get the best seat.
In Washington, DC
Kennedy Center - November 25-29, 2015.
The Joffrey Ballet: Joffrey's The Nutcracker - The Nutcracker danced to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, DC (202) 467-4600
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Warner Theatre - December 3-27, 2015. The Nutcracker - The Washington Ballet, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC (202) 397-7328 or (800) 551-7328
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Momentum Dance Theatre - 2015 Dates to Be Announced. Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker - Stuart Hobson Middle School, 410 E Street NE, Washington, DC and the Publick Playhouse, Cheverly, Maryland (202) 785-0035
The National Ballet - December 11-16, 2015. The Nutcracker - Catholic University, Hartke Theatre, 3801 Harewood Road, NE Washington DC.
In Maryland
Music Center at Strathmore - December 21-22, 2014. Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker by CityDance - 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, MD. Over 60 local youth have been selected to perform alongside the Russian professionals in Moscow Ballet’s production.
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre - December 4-6, 11-13, 2015. The Nutcracker - Robert E Parilla Perorming Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville, Maryland (301) 762-1757.
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Maryland Youth Ballet - December 20-28, 2015. The Nutcracker - Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville, Maryland (240) 567-5301
The Puppet Co. - November 27-December 30, 2015. The Nutcracker - Enjoy this child-friendly version of the holiday classic. Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland. (301) 634-2222.
Rockville Civic Ballet - 2015 Dates to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - The Civic Ballet performs at the Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, Maryland. (240) 314-8690.
In Virginia
Center for Ballet Arts - 2015 Date to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus, 3001 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, Virginia (703) 273-5344
Fairfax Ballet Company - 2015 Dates to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - Joan Bedinger Auditorium, W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA. (703) 803-2977.
Metropolitan School of the Arts - 2015 Date to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia (703) 425-9400. “Nutcracker in a Nutshell”, 30-minute version for younger audiences, along with a breakfast on December 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Embassy Suites, 1900 Diagonal Rd. Alexandria, Virginia.
Loudoun Ballet Company - 2015 Date to Be Announced. The Nutcracker -Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Circle Way, South Riding, Virginia. (703) 771-8074.
Ashburn Academy of Ballet - 2015 Date to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - Dominion High School, Augusta Drive Sterling, Virginia.
Classical Ballet Theater - 2015 Date to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia. (703) 471-0750.
Virginia Ballet Company and School - December 27-29, 2015. The Nutcracker - Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia. (703) 249-8227.
Dance Loudoun - 2015 Date to Be Announced. The Nutcracker - Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Road, SE, Leesburg, Virginia. Dancers from Leesburg's Dance Academy of Loudoun. (703) 443-1093.
Gainesville Ballet School - November 27, 2015. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince - Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia. (888) 945-2468. The full-length ballet features international guest dancers, faculty and students of the award-winning arts organization.
Academy of Russian Ballet – November 28, 2015. The Nutcracker. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia. (703) 368-2268.