Concert

My Very First Nutcracker

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11 a.m.

California Theatre,
San Jose, CA

Concert Length Approx. 55 minutes
No intermission

Performances with Live Orchestra

Artists

  • New Ballet
    Dalia Rawson, choreographer
    Symphony San Jose
    Thomas Shoebotham, conductor

Program

  • Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    The Nutcracker (Act I)

About This Performance

My Very First Nutcracker is a special one-act presentation of The San Jose Nutcracker, ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.

This joyful holiday 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. Introduce your family to the magic of classical ballet!

NOTE: My Very First Nutcracker does not include the second act of The San Jose Nutcracker where Clara meets the Sugarplum Fairy and journeys to the Valley of Heart’s Delight.
For the complete two-act classical ballet visit the main Nutcracker page here.

Children aged one year and older require a ticket for entry.

Pre-Concert Festivities

Pre-concert festivities occur one hour prior the concert.

The fun begins 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.

About the San Jose’s Favorite Nutcracker

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.

Explore our seating map here.