Cincinnati Ballet: The Nutcracker® (at The Kennedy Center)

Wed Nov 26, 2025 - Sun Nov 30, 2025
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Repeating every days through November 30, 2025
Except November 27, 2025.
Various times
Age: All Ages
Price: starting at $50
Location:
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20566
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Full of warmth and holiday cheer, Cincinnati Ballet is back to enchant with its colorful, family-focused production of The Nutcracker. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a grand adventure, where no holiday is complete without a trip to the Land of Sweets!

Artistic Director Emeritus Victoria Morgan’s whimsical choreography respects tradition while sprinkling in unique touches. Enjoy favorite moments from the ethereal Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the vibrant Waltz of the Flowers, a giant Chinese dragon, Mother Hen with her little chicks, and Clara’s friend Minnie the Poodle. A large cast of professional dancers and local children fills the stage, bringing the magic and fun of the holidays to this timeless tale for all ages.

Performance times are at 7:30pm each day and also 1:30pm November 29-30.

Check out our full list of The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows in DC!

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