# My Very First Nutcracker by New Ballet

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 20 (+3 more dates) · 11:00 AM
- Where: California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose, CA 95113
- Ages: Ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children
- Price: Tickets online or (408) 286-2600 (prices not printed); ages 1 and up need a ticket
- Organizer: New Ballet (with Symphony San Jose)
- Official page: https://newballet.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

My Very First Nutcracker is New Ballet's shortened, one-act version of The San Jose Nutcracker for toddlers, preschoolers and young children, running about 55 minutes at reduced prices. It covers the festive holiday party where Uncle Nikola reveals his gifts and the historic San Jose Electric Light Tower rises above the streets, but leaves out the second act (Clara's journey to the Valley of Heart's Delight). Before the show, the lobby has holiday decorations, organ music, costumed characters and photo spots, plus a play zone with DUPLO and soft-brick pits from LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area. All four 11 a.m. performances tend to sell out early.

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