VIDEO: Get A First Look At Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER

The 2018 Nutcracker is officially HERE! Today, The Washington Ballet opens its 40-performance run of our charmingly-DC version of The Nutcracker. Washington DC's favorite holiday tradition turns 15 this year.

Enjoy the official 2018 Nutcracker trailer with appearances from the alluring Sugar Plum Fairy, enchanting Cherry Blossoms, and an intense battle between our hero The Nutcracker and the Rat King.

Enjoy this glimpse of our charmingly DC ballet classic, celebrating 15 years of an iconic winter tradition with with appearances from the alluring Sugar Plum Fairy, enchanting Cherry Blossoms, and an intense battle between The Nutcracker and the Rat King. Will good triumph over evil?

See The Nutcracker live at The Warner Theatre from November 29 to December 28. Tickets can be found at bit.ly/twbnutcracker

Tickets to Warner Theatre performances may be purchased online at Ticketmaster or by calling 202.397.7328 (SEAT). Tickets are also available in-person at The Warner Theatre Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets. Ticketing can also be found at washingtonballet.org.

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