A surprise package of magic and marvel, Septime Webre's vintage take on The Nutcracker transports us back in time to historic Washington and an A-list party on the Potomac starring George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker, King George as the villainous Rat King, swirling snowflakes, to die-for costumes and Tchaikovsky's beloved score. When the curtain rises on the second act, the stage bursts with waltzing cherry blossoms, dancing sugar plums and other enchanting adaptations that have made Webre's Nutcracker a Washington tradition with raves from the critics and sold-out crowds. This is a holiday-season must-see and a great gift idea.