'THE NUTCRACKER'
|
TOOLBOX
   Resize
COMMENT
 Discussion Policy
 CLOSE
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.
Who's Blogging  |
Many events require reservations or advance ticket purchases. Call before you go!
[an error occurred while processing this directive]WASHINGTON BALLET Nov. 30 at 7, Dec. 1 at 11 and 4. Before moving to the Warner Theatre, the company premieres Artistic Director Septime Webre's adaptation with George Washington as the Nutcracker and King George III as the Rat King. $20; students and seniors, $10. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-8150.
CENTER DANCE COMPANY Nov. 30 at 7:30, Dec. 1 at 2 and 7:30, and Dec. 2 at 1 and 5. Production features an elegant party scene and a dynamic, contemporary snow scene. $17-$30. Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-522-2414.
ALEXANDRIA BALLET Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Jan. 5-6 at noon, 1:30 and 3. Artistic Director Virginia Britton's version of the classic ballet. $20. Alliance Dance Institute, Landmark Mall, 5801 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-354-6000.
MARYLAND BALLET THEATRE AND ARTS COMPANY Dec. 1 and 8 at noon and 5, and Dec. 2 and 9 at 2. The 16th annual production with special guest artists. $10, ages 3-18 $7. Northeast Senior High School, 1121 Duvall Hwy., Pasadena. 410-428-8099.
CLASSICAL BALLET THEATRE OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA Dec. 1 at 2 and 7:30, and Dec. 2 at 2. $22, students and seniors $18. Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Tpk., Annandale. 703-471-0750.
CONSERVATORY BALLET Dec. 5-7 at 7:30, Dec. 8 at 2:30 and 7:30, Dec. 9 at 3:30 and Dec. 15 at 1:30 and 6. Dec. 5-9 performances at the Center Stage, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. Dec. 15 performance at the Madiera School Theater, 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean. $18-$22, age 12 and younger $14-$18. 703-715-8468 or 703-476-4500.
WASHINGTON BALLET Dec. 6-7, 12-14, 19-20 at 7; Dec. 8, 15, 21-22 at 2 and 7; Dec. 9 at 1; and Dec. 16 and 23 at 1 and 5:30. The company performs Artistic Director Septime Webre's adaptation with George Washington as the Nutcracker and King George III as the Rat King. $30-$85. Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-783-4000 or 202-397-7328.
AUTISM SOCIETY GALA Dec. 7 at 7. Performance by the Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland and gala to benefit the Howard County Autism Society. $50. Rouse Theater, Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Rd., Columbia. 410-997-8443.
METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE Dec. 7 and 14 at 7; and Dec. 8-9, 15-16 at 1 and 5. $17-$22. Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. 240-567-5301.
OLNEY BALLET THEATRE Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at 7; Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 2 and 7; Dec. 9, 16 and 23 at 1 and 6; and Dec. 24 at 1. Choreographed by Mary Day under the artistic direction of Patricia Berrend. $35, students $15. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400.
MARYLAND REGIONAL BALLET Dec. 7 at 8, Dec. 8 at 2 and 8, and Dec. 9 at 2. $11-$25. Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-600-2828.
