My Very First Nutcracker – New Ballet
About This Event
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 — danced to live orchestra accompaniment by Symphony San Jose, conducted by Thomas Shoebotham. My Very First Nutcracker has a run time of approximately 55 minutes. NOTES: 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 with live orchestra, click here. Children ages one year and older require a ticket for entry. Performances: Sun., December 14, 2025 @ 11am Sun., December 21, 2025 @ 11am Mon., December 22, 2025 @ 11am California Theatre Events Calendar Visitor FAQs 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 — danced to live orchestra accompaniment by Symphony San Jose, conducted by Thomas Shoebotham. My Very First Nutcracker has a run time of approximately 55 minutes. NOTES: 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 with live orchestra, click here. Children ages one year and older require a ticket for entry. Performances: Sun., December 14, 2025 @ 11am Sun., December 21, 2025 @ 11am Mon., December 22, 2025 @ 11am