Washington, DC has some wonderful venues to take in a play or ballet. A performance of The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that the whole family can enjoy and a wonderful way to get everyone in the spirit of the season. Join young Clara as her Nutcracker turned prince takes her on a dreamy adventure to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Joffrey dancers perform Tchaikovsky's classic at the Kennedy Center December 11-14, 2008. Tickets will run you $47 to $150 per person. Run time is two hours, five minutes with a 20 minute intermission.
The Washington Ballet performs this favorite tale December 11-28, 2008. Theirs is a fresh take on this classic with George Washington starring as the Nutcracker and King George II as the Rat King. Tickets range from $29 to $93 per person. To purchase discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more, call The Washington Ballet at 202-362-3606, ext. 141.