New Ballet’s Nutcracker
NEW BALLET and SYMPHONY SAN JOSE present
“THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER” DECEMBER 14-23
SAN JOSE, CA — The San Jose Nutcracker.
Symphony San Jose announces a special collaboration with New Ballet for the 2024 holiday production of The San Jose Nutcracker, choreographed by New Ballet Founder and Director, Dalia Rawson. This unique take on the classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker is set against the backdrop of 1905 San Jose, including its famous Electric Light Tower, and celebrates the heritage that has made Santa Clara Valley the center of innovation it is today.
Who: New Ballet in collaboration with Symphony San Jose present
What: The San Jose Nutcracker
When: Saturday, December 14 through Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
Where: California Theatre, 345 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Choreographer: Dalia Rawson
Music: Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky “The Nutcracker”
Conductor: Thomas Shoebotham
The San Jose Nutcracker features New Ballet’s professional dancers, students from New Ballet’s American Ballet Theatre Certified training program, the Ragazzi Boys Chorus, and dancers from Los Lupeños Juvenil.
Tickets: $20 to $115 (plus fees)
$35 to $115 for The San Jose Nutcracker (Full-Length). $41.50 to $121.50 with City fees and ticket order fees.
$20 to $90 for My Very First Nutcracker (One-Act). $26.50 to $96.50 with City fees and ticket order fees.
Box Office: 408.286.2600
Box Office Hours: 10am to 5pm, Mondays through Fridays
Email: jmeyers@symphonysanjose.org
Online Sales: www.symphonysanjose.org
Performances: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 through Monday, Dec. 23.
Sat, Dec 14 at 2pm and 7pm
Sun, Dec 15 at 11am (My Very First Nutcracker) One-Act
Sun, Dec 15 at 2pm
Fri, Dec 20 at 7pm
Sat, Dec 21 at 2pm and 7pm
Sun, Dec 22 at 11am (My Very First Nutcracker) One-Act
Sun, Dec 22 at 7pm
Mon, Dec 23 at 2pm
The performances of this favorite holiday ballet span two full weekends (December 14-23, 2024). Pre-concert festivities begin one hour before curtain and include an organ concert in the lobby, holiday decorations throughout the theater, and photographs taken with costumed characters.
More Information: 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 2024 production of The San Jose Nutcracker features a ground-breaking collaboration between New Ballet and Symphony San Jose. Symphony San Jose General Artistic Director Robert Massey says, “This year’s production of The San Jose Nutcracker represents the union of two leading arts organizations in San Jose and is something to truly celebrate. We can’t wait to share the festive holiday season with New Ballet at the California Theatre this December.”
Also presented will be two performances of My Very First Nutcracker,a one-act performance ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. The production features the festive holiday party at which Uncle Nikola reveals his fascinating gifts. Kids will marvel at the historic San Jose Electric Light Tower rising magically above the streets of San Jose, and cheer on adorable mice and toy soldiers who compete to win a magic crown. Run time of approximately 55 minutes, also accompanied by Symphony San Jose.
Photos by Chris Hardy courtesy of New Ballet.
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