The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, pits the sexes against each other with riotous results. Two couples dance around declaring their love for each other: Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio. But when the machinations of a dastardly nobleman threaten their happiness, one of our heroes must fake their own death in order to get a truly happy ending.

Considering that Swan Lake's first outing in Bolshoi, Moscow, was given less than complimentary notices ('neither the ballet nor its ballerina were well received'), Swan Lake has gone on to conquer the world, becoming the must-see of any company's repertoire, as the enchanting story and Tchaikovsky's sublime score blend to create magic. Discover the story anew or for the first time with this PNB favorite from Kent Stowell that has been enchanting audiences since its 1981 debut!

The River Bride, by award-winning Mexican-American playwright Marisela Trevino Orta, plays in Seattle in May 2027. The acclaimed drama incorporates elements of Latin American folklore and inspiration from the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm to create something entirely new in a contemporary format. Winner of the 2013 National Latino Playwriting Award, traditional Amazonian myths and lyrical storytelling come together to make this a truly singular work to witness.

The Bard's famous tragedy kicks off a history season, becoming the first production of ACT and Seattle Shakespeare Theatre Company's merger. Join the doomed Prince Hamlet as he returns from his studies overseas to find his family has become a viper's nest after a bloodthirsty power grab. One of William Shakespeare's finest and most staged plays, discover what has become rotten in the state of Denmark when Hamlet opens this fall.

International Ballet Theatre's reimagining of Bram Stoker's insatiable tale comes to the 5th Avenue Theatre in this thrilling Halloween production of Dracula. From the haunting forests of Transylvania to the bustling streets of London, the enigmatic Count and his prey are brought to life by spectacular sets, sensuous costumes, and stunning choreography. So don your best masquerade costumes and get ready for this spine-chiller from the esteemed Washington company!