# The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 28 – Dec 27 · 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 - Ages: Ages 4 and up (children under 4 generally not admitted; matinee shows are lively and tailored to families) - Price: Tickets start at $49–$145 depending on seating section and date. Advance purchase recommended as weekend and Christmas week matinees sell out early. - Organizer: The Washington Ballet - Official page: https://www.washingtonballet.org/nutcracker-student-information/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/the-washington-ballet-the-nutcracker-at-warner-theatre--listing-a7f4230a9ca1248a40669f67 ## About Choreographed by Septime Webre, The Washington Ballet's production of 'The Nutcracker' at the historic Warner Theatre is a uniquely Washingtonian take on Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday classic. Set in 1882 historic Georgetown, the story follows young Clara through a snowy dreamscape where George Washington stars as the heroic Nutcracker Prince, King George III commands the villainous mouse army, and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy unfolds under a canopy of blooming springtime cherry blossoms. Featuring lavish period costumes, breathtaking set designs with a magical growing Christmas tree, and over 100 professional dancers and student ballet performers, this production captivates young audiences from the opening party scene to the snow waltz finale. 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