The Nutcracker with LIVE Music & The Fairfax Ballet

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TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker

The Fairfax Symphony joins The Fairfax Ballet in collaboration to present the timeless holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. This production is unique in the Washington metro region, presented with LIVE musical accompaniment by a full orchestra! The Fairfax Ballet Company dances to Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by the Fairfax Symphony.

Enjoy a winter wonderland of dancing Snowflakes, Candy Canes, a Gingerbread House, with epic battles between heroic Toy Soldiers and Mischievous Mice…plus the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince.

It’s the perfect holiday treat for the entire family… experience this cherished tradition of the season!

THE NUTCRACKER with the Fairfax Symphony & Fairfax Ballet starring soloists from New York City Ballet. Special DC-area production features LIVE music with the magical dance!

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