The Nutcracker San Jose - Presented by San Jose Dance Theatre

The Nutcracker San Jose Dance Theatre

The original San Jose Nutcracker presented by San José Dance Theatre is celebrating 56 years of magic! The longest-running live production of The Nutcracker in San Jose has been a Bay Area family tradition since 1964.

San Jose Dance Theatre is excited to present this year’s productions back in the theater at the Center for Performing Arts San Jose.

Now featuring our professional ballet company, special guest artists, and the San Jose Dance Theatre Academy, the 56th Nutcracker will be bigger and better than ever.

We are excited to perform once again with the Cambrian Symphony, with musical direction by Scott Krijnen. Don’t miss out on seeing this performance.

Once Upon A Nutcracker - My Very First Nutcracker in San Jose, CA

See the show modified for young children!

San Jose Dance Theatre, for the first time, will perform a special abbreviated production of The Nutcracker, called Once Upon A Nutcracker (perfect if this is your very first Nutcracker experience). Designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children, enjoy excerpts of the production at the Center for Performing Arts in downtown San Jose.

Once Upon a Nutcracker, excerpts of the production, one show only!

Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10:30 – 11:30 am

Tickets for this production are only $11 for children and $20 for adults.

Audiences across San Jose will be swept up in the magic of the season as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with the 56th annual classic Christmas favorite, The Nutcracker, performing at The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. SJDT will entertain communities across the San Francisco Bay Area with this magical Christmas story.

The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts December 10 – 19, 2021

Check out our Google Story on Why the original San Jose Nutcracker is the best Nutcracker in San Jose, CA

Nutcracker Reviews

The costumes were beautiful. The sets were spectacular especially that growing tree! The dancing was lovely...at times I had tears in my eyes just at the wonderment...it brought joy to all who were lucky enough to experience it! A definite must see for the holiday experience. Can' wait until next year ! 🙂

It was a wonderful show for Christmas time. The dancers were world-class and presented great performances. Overall well plot, delightful and funny too.

It was an excellent adaptation of the Nutcracker ballet. Beautiful orchestra performance making everyone note fluid. Definitely recommend it to anyone that enjoys music and ballet.