The Washington National Opera inaugurates their 2018/19 season with the soul-stirring, well known arias and passionate tragedy of Verdi's most popular opera, La Traviata. First performed in Venice in 1853, the work initially failed to make the impact it now has, yet over time it has become one of the world's most performed operatic productions thanks to its memorable melodies, especially its heart-wrenching Brindisi or drinking song.

Joining forces with the Kenned Center Opera House Orchestra, the San Francisco Ballet showcases two new west coast premieres at the Opera House this fall, showcasing the work of boundary pushing choreographers at the vanguard of modern dance theater. Chosen from the company's critically acclaimed Unbound Festival performances, Program A features the works of award-winning American choreographer Trey McIntyre, English Royal Ballet artistic associate Christopher Wheeldon and leading British choreographer David Dawson.

The world renowned San Francisco Ballet brings two dynamic west coast premieres to the Kennedy Center Opera House this fall, showcasing the work of choreographers on the frontlines of groundbreaking modern dance. Selected from the company's critically acclaimed Unbound Festival performances, Program B features the work of Taiwanese-born American choreographer Edwaard Liang, rising British choreographer Cathy Marston and New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer Justin Peck.

Take an incredible journey to the past as the critically acclaimed, Tony-winning Broadway production Anastasia heads on tour for a strictly limited engagement as part of the brand new 2018/19 theater season. Born from the pens of Obie and Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally and Tony-winning writing team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, who ruled the Great White Way with their smash hit Ragtime, the musical draws on the score of the beloved animated film and includes the memorable melodies of Once Upon A December and Journey To The Past.

An essential part of the wintertime festivities, The Nutcracker, set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic score, will take your breath away with its dazzling costumes, set design and mesmerizing dancing. Prepare to be carried away to the magical Land Of Sweets where toys come to life and children frolic among kings and queens!