The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Northwest

Olympia’s holiday favorite for over 35 years returns to the Washington Center, featuring stunning sets, beautiful costumes, local dancers, and guest artist Lucas Horns, former dancer with Ballet West of Salt Lake City.  Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince for the epic battle between the mice and soldiers, journey through the Kingdom of the Snow, and celebration with the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of the Sweets.

Purchase at home-streaming access to BNW’s 2021 production of The Nutcracker at the Washington Center:

• Red Cast performance from December 11 (premieres December 17 at 7:30pm and available through December 25): Ballet Northwest | Veeps
• Green Cast performance from December 18 (premieres December 23 at 7:30pm and available through December 31): Ballet Northwest | Veeps

COVID Protocols for Audience Members

For patrons 12 and older, we are currently requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test provided by a lab within 72 hours for entry to the Washington Center. Patrons age 18 and older must also show a photo ID. Patrons age 11 and younger are not required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. For more info click here.