New Ballet Performances
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The San Jose Nutcracker
December 14-23, 2024
At the California Theatre
Call (408) 286-2600 for tickets. Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
San Jose’s favorite holiday ballet. Presented with SYMPHONY SAN JOSE!
The San Jose Nutcracker is a classical holiday ballet unique to our home town. Presented in partnership with Symphony San Jose with San Jose’s leading orchestra led by conductor Thomas Shoebotham at every show, the ballet tells tells the well-loved story of Clara and the Nutcracker, while featuring historical references to the heritage that has made Santa Clara Valley the center of innovation it is today.
Featuring New Ballet’s Company and students from New Ballet School.
Choreography: Dalia Rawson
Music: Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Tickets $31.50-$121.50
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Beware of ticket resellers. Be sure to purchase tickets directly from a link on our website or from Symphony San Jose.
* We are pleased to announce that the Friday, December 20, 7pm performance will be an LGBTQ+ performance. A night where our family and friends from the LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the magic of The San Jose Nutcracker with us in partnership with SVPRIDE.
My Very First Nutcracker
December 15 and 22 at 11am
At the California Theatre
Call (408) 286-2600 for tickets. Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Presented with SYMPHONY SAN JOSE!
My Very First Nutcracker is a special one hour classical ballet presentation of The San Jose Nutcracker suitable for our youngest audiences, including children and toddlers of all ages. Presented in partnership with Symphony San Jose, all performances will feature the South Bay’s leading orchestra conducted by Thomas Shoebotham.
My Very First Nutcracker features the first act of The San Jose Nutcracker, including a festive holiday party hosted by young Clara, her brother Fritz, and their family in San Jose at the turn of the last century. Meet fascinating Uncle Nikola and his electric gifts, including electric lighting for the home, an arc lamp, and a large electric coil that rivals the power of lightning itself. Marvel at a replica of the historic San Jose Light Tower which magically grows to rise above the streets of San Jose. Cheer on adorable mice and toy soldiers who compete to win a magic crown. Be enchanted by a winter wonderland presided over by the Queen of Snow. Introduce your family to the magic of classical ballet!
Featuring New Ballet’s Company and students from The New Ballet School.
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Photo by Tony Abell0
Fast Forward
Hammer Theatre Center
March 21 and 22, 2025
Jump ahead with this thrilling program of new contemporary ballet. Cutting edge choreography pushes the envelope of classical ballet performance, exciting audiences and inspiring dancers to push beyond their comfort zone.
CAST PARTY PREMIUM: You can directly support the creation of these new works by selecting $136 Parterre Premium Tickets. This will grant you access to enjoy a premium wine reception before the show and at intermission, featuring the exclusive wines of Del Dotto Family Vineyards.
Beware of ticket resellers. Be sure to purchase tickets directly from a link on our website or the Hammer Theatre Center.
Photo by Chris Conroy
Swan Lake
May 17 and 18, 2025
Hammer Theatre Center
Fall in love with ballet’s most romantic classic.
Swan Lake is the most beloved of classical ballets, sure to be a favorite of ballet lovers and new audiences alike. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the New Ballet Orchestra, a lake of glittering swans, a noble prince and a streamlined production with a running length of about two hours, this exciting production captures the magic of ballet's most romantic love story.
VIP PREMIUM: Select $100 tickets in the Orchestra Premium or Parterre Premium section and enjoy an elevated experience including access to our exclusive VIP Lounge before the show and at intermission, with treats and beverages for all ages, as well as photo opportunities with dancers in costume.
ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE DANCED TO LIVE ORCHESTRA. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s lush score as it was meant to be heard, with a live orchestra thundering and twinkling from the orchestra pit. New Ballet’s Orchestra will be conducted by Thomas Shoebotham.
Tickets $25 - $111
Beware of ticket resellers. Be sure to purchase tickets directly from a link on our website or the Hammer Theatre Center.
* We are pleased to announce that the Saturday, May 17th, 7pm performance will be an LGBTQ+ performance. A night where our family and friends from the LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the magic of Swan Lake with us in partnership with SVPRIDE.
Photo of Brennan Wall in the 2017 production by Bari Lee
My Very First Ballet: Swan Lake
May 18, 2025 - 11am
A special shortened performance with reduced ticket prices for our youngest audiences, featuring the lakeside scene where the Prince and Odette fall in love alongside a lake of glittering swans.
Select Tickets in the Orchestra Premium or Parterre Premium section and enjoy access to our exclusive VIP Lounge before the show, with treats and beverages for all ages and a chance to take photos with dancers in costume.
My Very First Ballet productions are approximately one hour long with no intermission.
Tickets $17 - $78
Beware of ticket resellers. Be sure to purchase tickets directly from a link on our website or the Hammer Theatre Center.
