Saturday Morning Live! Presents: Selections from The Nutcracker

About the Show

Embark on an abridged version of The Nutcracker, the magical holiday tradition following Clara’s journey to defeat the Mouse King with the brave Nutcracker prince, travel through the snowy enchanted forest, and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Featuring returning favorites the Virginia Ballet Company & School!

Time and Place

This performance will take place at 10am on Saturday, December 13th in the Helen Hayes Gallery of The National Theatre, located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. Children will be encouraged to sit on rainbow mats on the floor and parents to sit in chairs behind.

Tickets and Donations

Registration is FREE but donations are welcome. In the event of a sellout, please feel free to join the waitlist; we also accept walk-ups, pending the availability of space.

Audience

This performance is ideal for children ages 3-6 but all are welcome!

Accessibility

This performance will be ASL-interpreted. The space is wheelchair accessible.

About the Artists

The Virginia Ballet Company and School cultivates passion for classical ballet and modern dance through exceptional pre-professional dance training and performance opportunities, instilling their students with self-discipline and self-confidence, regardless of their age or ability. They are committed to community outreach, aiming to inspire and engage audiences in an effort to foster a deeper appreciation for the timeless beauty of classical arts. They strive to create a legacy of artistry and inspiration that transcends boundaries and enriches lives. The company performs both full-length classical ballets and contemporary dance concerts, and the school offers classes in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, conditioning and more to ladies and gentlemen from ages 2 through mature adults. Visit www.vaballet.org to learn more.

About Saturday Morning Live!:

Saturday Morning Live! is a program of The National Theatre Foundation made possible by The Jacqueline Badger Mars Next Generation Fund. A small donation goes a long way to helping us grow this program while keeping it accessible. Visit nationaltheatre.org/saturday-morning-live to learn more.