An instant classic when it premiered five years ago, Septime Webre's The Nutcracker is a thrilling tribute to our nation's capital starring George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker and England's King George III as the villainous Rat King. Complete with dazzling costumes and sets dripping with cherry blossoms, this fresh take on a timeless ballet has become Washington, DC's newest holiday tradition. Secure your seats now for this “spit-and-polish affair!” (Washington Post).