Washington Ballet's 'Nutcracker' to have live music
After two years of canned Tchaikovsky, the Washington Ballet will dance to a live orchestra during its four-week run of "The Nutcracker" this season, thanks to a $250,000 gift from longtime arts supporter Adrienne Arsht, the ballet announced Tuesday. The donation comes as the ballet prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first "Nutcracker" performances. That production, by company founder Mary Day, was re…