Overview
- San Francisco Ballet’s Helgi Tomasson staging, set in 1915 San Francisco, is in its 21st revival and runs at the War Memorial Opera House through Dec. 28.
- A sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 11 a.m., and a Family Viewing Area with kid-friendly amenities is available throughout the run.
- San Jose Dance Theatre marks its 60th anniversary at the Center for Performing Arts Dec. 13–21 with the Cambrian Symphony, while New Ballet presents its ninth annual San Jose Nutcracker at the California Theatre Dec. 13–23 with Symphony San Jose.
- New Ballet lists tickets at $31.50–$126.50, with additional kid-oriented options including the shorter My Very First Nutcracker on Dec. 14, 15 and 22.
- Current reviews highlight Tchaikovsky’s score and stage spectacle, including San Francisco’s dramatically growing Christmas tree and divertissements that both delight and draw discussion for dated stylizations.