i was at the December 3rd matinee and I enjoyed very much the performance with its creative changes from the Balanchine version. i really wanted to mention 2 ushers in the suite section. The Warner is not accessible to those with mobility issues and i have problems with stairs when there are no railings. The two, i assume they were ushers, an elderly gentleman and a kind woman helped me navigate the stairs and the crowds going to the ladies room. The gentleman even came to get me after the performance to help me up the stairs. i commend them for their kindness. i wish i had gotten their names. To those who complain about the children in the performance- the Nutcracker is always when the students of the school are included in the ballet and the Washington Ballet is a school as well as a company. This is a crowning moment for them- do not minimized what they bring to the ballet.

Our family has been going to TWB’s Nutcracker for 10 years and absolutely adore it. It’s a unique, imaginative spin on the traditional Nutcracker that manages to captivate us year after year. The professional dancers are superb, the kids bring so much joy to the show, and the theater is beautiful. A much-loved family tradition.

Go see the Washington Ballet's Nutcracker at the Warnear Theatre. The warner Theatre is a perfect venue. The little dancers were cute, and they danced really well. The adult dancers were stunning. The costumes were lovely and the scenery was intricate and dazzling. The story took a few modern twists. Thank you, Julie Kent and Washington Ballet Dancers for a great evening.

We have come to this show for the last 5 years but this year will likely be our last. To start the new overkill of everything American took away from the holiday and Christmas feel. The bald eagle and the American coin just didn’t. Not to mention that the lack of diversity is always an issue but this year was the WORST it has been in a while. Can’t justify spending 500 plus dollars for my family of 4 to see something that is so distasteful

An insipid performance lacking professional dancers. Too many children and mistakes by the performers. Not with the cost.

Too much change from the original. Dancers made mistakes. Lacked a professional presence and not worth the money. Will be cautious going to another production from this company.