The San Jose Nutcracker

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December 16-23, 2023
California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose, CA 95113
Call 408.792.4111 for tickets, Box Office Hours: Tues.-Sat.: 12pm-5pm

San Jose’s favorite Nutcracker returns to the beautiful California Theatre in downtown San Jose, for a truly magical holiday experience!

The San Jose Nutcracker is a joyful holiday production that transports the well-loved story to turn-of-the-century San Jose, with historical references that highlight our valley setting as a birthplace of innovation.

Presented in partnership with History San Jose, “The San Jose Nutcracker” is performed by New Ballet and accompanied by a live professional orchestra. Tickets start at just $25.

Note: Ages 1 and up require a ticket

Featuring New Ballet’s professional dancers, students from New Ballet’s American Ballet Theatre Certified training program, the Ragazzi Boys Chorus, and dancers from Los Lupenos Juvenil.

Beware of ticket resellers. Be sure to purchase tickets directly from a link on our website or from one of our theatres: California Theatre/San Jose Theatres or the Hammer Theatre Center.



About San Jose’s Favorite Nutcracker

The San Jose Nutcracker moves to San Jose’s iconic California Theatre, giving San Jose families the opportunity to enjoy a holiday outing in a fairy tale setting.

The San Jose Nutcracker takes place in San Jose at the turn of the last century. This unique production features landmarks of the era, with dazzling new scenic elements including a growing replica of the historic San Jose Light Tower and a skyline of San Jose inspired by the city in 1905. Costumes for the first act were inspired by period dolls from the History San Jose archives and the second act was inspired by our valley in the last century, carpeted in orchard blossoms and known as "The Valley of Heart's Delight.” Swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and The Sugarplum Fairy will make this holiday ballet a new favorite for the entire family.

The fun begins at every performance with festive holiday decorations in the elegant lobby, and holiday music played on the theatre’s historical organ. Attendees will enjoy opportunities to interact with costumed characters and be photographed in magical fairytale settings, plus enjoy and treats and toys available for purchase. Concessions offer something for everyone, from sweet treats to celebratory beverages.

The San Jose Nutcracker is a two-act performance for the whole family that includes live accompaniment by The New Ballet Orchestra.

Performance Dates

  • Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00pm

  • Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 7:00pm

  • Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 11:00am (My Very First Nutcracker - for our youngest audiences) - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

  • Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:00pm

  • Friday, December 22, 2023 at 7:00pm

  • Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 2:00pm

  • Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7:00pm


My Very First Nutcracker

 
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Families with young children love My Very First Nutcracker, a special shortened performance for our youngest audiences with reduced prices. Tickets starting at $17.00 - bring the entire family! My Very First Nutcracker is perfect for toddlers and young family. Share the joy of the holidays in San Jose’s most beautiful theatre.

MY VERY FIRST NUTCRACKER WILL SELL OUT FAST! BUY TICKETS NOW!


Meet the Artists

“The San Jose Nutcracker” features dancers from New Ballet’s professional company, augmented by students from New Ballet’s School, the only American Ballet Certified School on the West Coast. The choreography is by New Ballet’s Artistic Director Dalia Rawson, and New Ballet’s professional symphony orchestra is conducted by Thomas Shoebotham. Costumes include designs by local designer Deborah Lund, and sets include pieces designed by local artist Lacey Bryant.

Company Artists: Ellis Broderick, Ty Danzl. Tango Hayato Fujita-Gomez, Naomi Le, Rebecca Nugent, Erica Patton, Jazlyn Quezada, Alysa Reinhardt, Sarah Stevens, Sorcha Tate

Studio Company Dancers: Jack Concordia, Grace Clements, Maria Cutaia, Delaney Ewert, Deborah Le, Andy Nguyen, Gabriela Rodriguez, Niamh Rollins


Studio Company Apprentices: Laine Evans, Daniel Le, Stefana Seizovic (Erma Weil Dance Scholar), Tomie Ishimatsu


“The San Jose Nutcracker” Story

The San Jose Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic story of Clara and the Nutcracker, created for San Jose audiences and celebrating the imagination and bravery of the story’s young heroine. Traditionally set in Europe 1800s, New Ballet’s version of this holiday classic re-imagines the story in San Jose in 1905.