2008 Opening Number

Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley

This year’s Opening Number of the San Jose Holiday Parade will be the timeless holiday classic from the Ballet San Jose—THE NUTCRACKER
The Nutcracker is a story about the young Clara, who receives a toy Nutcracker as a gift. After a midnight defeat of the Mouse King, Clara and the Prince are transcended into the Kingdom of Sweets, where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and presented with a performance of delicacies.
Ballet San Jose presents “one of the most entertaining versions of Nutcracker anywhere in the country", which has made it a yearly festive tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bay Area.
Ballet San Jose's Nutcracker returns for an extended run with full orchestra, stunning lobby decorations, and carolers and characters from the show meeting and greeting guests before every performance. This true, “Nutcracker Experience”, has become as a gift for everyone during the holiday season.
The Nutcracker is scheduled to perform in San José at the Center for the Performing Arts from December 11 –December 28, 2008.